Enjoy Swimming All Year Round!

The Rahway Branch YMCA offers Parent/Child, Preschool and Youth & Adult Swim Lessons, Aquatic Fitness Classes, and Lap & Recreational Swims.

Before beginning or increasing physical activity, please complete the YMCA Family Physical Activity Self Assessment at the Rahway Branch Welcome Center or click here: Participant Questionnaire

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Swim Lessons*

The Rahway Branch YMCA Swim Lesson Program consists of a parent/child & preschool series, a youth series of progressive lessons, and adult lessons. From our parent/child classes at six months of age to our advanced youth level of Shark, our primary objectives are the achievements of aquatic skills and personal safety. The YMCA Swim Lesson Program is designed to focus on five components including personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water sports and games, and age appropriate rescue. Each skill level builds upon the preceding level and skills must be completed before progression on to the next. Swimmers should be tested to ensure proper placement.

Parent/Child Lessons

• Shrimp, Kipper, Inia (6-18 months / 30 minute class)

• Perch (18 months – 3 years / 30 minute class)

Preschool Lessons

• Pike (3-5 years / 30 minute class) Beginner I
• Pike II (3-5 years / 30 minute class)
• Eel (3-5 years / 30 minute class) Beginner II
• Ray (3-5 years / 30 minute class) Advanced Beginner I
• Starfish (3-5 years / 30 minute class) Advanced Beginner II

 Youth Lessons

• Polliwog (6 – 11 years / 45 minute class) Introductory Level
• Polliwog II (6 – 11 years / 30 minute class)
• Guppy (6 – 11 years / 45 minute class) Beginning Skill Level
• Guppy II (6 – 11 years / 45 minute class)
• Minnow (6 – 11 years / 45 minute class) Intermediate Skill Level
• Minnow II (6 – 11 years / 45 minute class)
• Fish (6 -11 years / 45 minute class) Swimmer Level
• Flying Fish (6 – 11 years / 45 minute class) Advanced Swimmer Level

The “Rapids” Intramural Youth Swim Program

• Stroke Mechanics
• Introduction to Competitive Swimming

Adult Lessons

• Adult Beginner Basics
• Adult Beginner Advanced
• Adult Masters

*See our brochure for all class details, fees and schedules.

*See our Swim Lessons Program Handbook for more information.

Private Swim Lessons

Enjoy a customized swim class with a qualified instructor. Days and times will be arranged for the convenience of instructors and students. All lessons must be completed within a 5-week time period. Lessons are 30 minutes or 60 minutes. Every 5 sessions paid, you receive one free.

Aquatics Classes**

AQUA in the A.M.

• For the Beginner
• Non-impact, stretching, calisthenics, basic water exercise
• Monday and Wednesdays

Hydro Health

• Low impact strength and cardio
• Incorporates stretching, aqua-jogging, water exercise
• Swimming not required

Hydro-Active

• Faster paced cardio workout
• Incorporates resistance training, stretching aqua-jogging
• Swimming not required

Deep Water Fitness

• High intensity water workout
• Class designed for those comfortable in the deep end

**See our brochure for all class details, fees and schedules.