MAY YMCA PROGRAMS
Virtual Group Exercise & Chronic Disease Management
SWIMMING LESSONS
MAY BRANCH UPDATES
- EXPANDED BRANCH HOURS & WELLNESS ACCESS:
- Rahway Branch
- 7:00am-12pm Monday-Friday
- 8:00am-12:00pm Sunday
- Additional Hours coming soon
- Includes Wellness, Cardio, Strength Training, Weight Room, Swimming, Basketball and/or Pickleball Reservations
- Wellness Center Branch Additional Hours Begin May 3 including:
- 7:00am Opening Monday-Friday
- Includes Wellness, Cardio, Strength Training, Circuit & Weight Room
- Elizabeth Branch Additional Hours Begin May 3 including:
- 2:00-8:00pm Monday-Friday
- Includes Wellness, Cardio, Strength Training & Free Weights
- Five Points Branch has Additional Program Hours, please see the Group Exercise Schedule
- Rahway Branch
PLEASE NOTE: Branch Hours located on our Web Site, Mobile App, Facebook & Google will not be updated until Monday, May 3rd to avoid confusion. Current Hours are always located at www.tgfymca.org/locations
- EXPANDED SWIMMING FOR MAY
- Additional Adult or Family Lap Swimming Hours at the Rahway Branch and the Five Points Branch
- Additional Family Swimming Hours
- Additional Swimming Lessons
- LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION & RECERTIFICATION TRAINING
- Available at the Rahway Branch – REGISTER NOW
- FIVE POINTS BRANCH POOL
- Exciting News! The Five Points Branch Pool is open for Adult and Family Lap Swimming and Water Exercise Hydrohealth and Deep Water Exercise. Our intention is to provide private swimming lessons, water exercise, adult or family lap swimming and family swimming reservations very soon. Please look out for more information!
- LOCKER ROOMS
- Locker Rooms at the Rahway Branch will be available for Aquatic participants only. Lockers will not be available for storage at this time.
- PICKLEBALL RESERVATIONS
- Pickleball, a sport created for all ages and skill levels, is one of the fastest-growing in the country. Many members love playing the paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. Your Pickleball reservation at the Rahway Branch includes up to 4 individuals in the gymnasium to play Pickleball at the Y. All participants must be active full members of The Gateway Family YMCA. Please bring your own equipment, water bottle, towel and membership card. REGISTER HERE
- VIRTUAL TOGETHERHOOD
- Togetherhood® is the Y’s member-led volunteer service program and the Y’s Signature Program for Social Responsibility. Y Members in Togetherhood work as volunteers, with the support and guidance of a Y Staff Advisor. At this time, Togetherhood will be operating and meeting virtually. To be involved in our Virtual Togetherhood program SIGN UP HERE
- PERSONAL TRAINING
- At the Y, our Personal Trainers are here to assist you in reaching your wellness goals. Whether you are just beginning your wellness journey or you are ready to reach new heights in your workout, using a YMCA Personal Trainer is a great way to get results and stay on track! Our dedicated staff work with you to provide the direction, accountability and motivation you need to succeed. Your Personal Trainer will design your unique workouts and share new forms of training under a watchful eye, while challenging you to be your best. Invest in your health with a personal trainer today!
- Registration is open for Personal Training now at the Elizabeth Branch, Wellness Center Branch and the Rahway Branch – Register for a 4 week session, only $180 for active Full Members, minimum age of 12.
- Personal Training at the Elizabeth Branch is coming soon! Please check back in early May for dates and times.
- ADDITIONAL IN-PERSON BRANCH GROUP EXERCISE PROGRAMS
- Expanded evening Group Exercise Programs at the Five Points Branch
- Added evening Group Exercise Programs and expanded Water Exercise at the Rahway Branch
- Expanded Indoor Group Exercise Programs at the Wellness Center Branch
- Expanded Outdoor Group Exercise Programs at the Wellness Center Branch
- Added Cycling at the Rahway Branch!
- Added Five Points Branch Water Exercise Hydrohealth and Deep Water Exercise
- Added Elizabeth Branch Group Exercise coming soon!
- NEW Programs include Body Works, Total Body Workout, Hydrohealth as well as additional days & times for your favorite programs!
- ADDITIONAL VIRTUAL GROUP EXERCISE PROGRAMS
- Including Virtual Body Works
- EXPANDED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
- The Five Points Branch in Union has expanded their YMCA Child Care classrooms! If you are in need of Child Care, please CONTACT US
- The Youth Development Branch in Elizabeth has expanded their YMCA Child Care classrooms! If you are in need of Child Care, please CONTACT US
- Summer Day Camp Registration is filling FAST! REGISTER NOW to reserve your child’s spot in the program
- Virtual Learning Spaces at the Five Points Branch is still accepting youth for remote learning support. If you are in need of School Age Child Care, please CONTACT US
- VIRTUAL WISE CENTER EVENTS – OLDER ADULT MONTH
- The Virtual WISE Center Program is open and available for registration, and has added HealthEASE Seminars and Fun Boomer Trivia in May for Older Adults Month. These Events are Free and Open to the Community at www.tgfymca.org/events
- SPRING INTO SUMMER – There’s Still Time to Join In!
- Member Fitness Challenge is open for ALL active members. CLICK HERE to register.
- MAY EVENTS INCLUDE
- Older Americans Month Seminars & Boomer Trivia
- National Senior Health & Fitness Day – Join us for Virtual Enhance Fitness on 5/27 – Open to the Community
- Water Safety Month
- View Events and Register to Attend at www.tgfymca.org/events
We’re Hiring! Make a difference in your community as part of The Gateway Family YMCA staff team. APPLY HERE
- Part Time Positions Available:
- Certified Lifeguards
- Swim Instructors
- Group Exercise Instructors (evenings & weekends)
- Summer Day Camp Counselors
- Welcome Center (evenings & weekends)
- Child Care Teachers & Assistant Teachers
Your Virtual YMCA Flyer – May
Group Exercise YMCA Flyer – May