YMCA June Program Session

This June, The Gateway YMCA is Here For YOU and YOUR FAMILY!

EXPANDED BRANCH HOURS & WELLNESS ACCESS:

• We continue to provide wellness and fitness services in person 7 days a week!   Branch Hours at the Elizabeth Branch,  Rahway Branch and Wellness Center Branch include a combination of Wellness, Cardio, Strength Training, Free Weights, Weight Room, Swimming, Basketball, Private Fitness Center and/or Pickleball Reservations, as well as Personal Training appointments.  The Five Points Branch is open for Programs and Swimming including Group Exercise, Chronic Disease Management Programs, Swimming Reservations, Swim Lessons, Child Care, Remote Learning Spaces, Summer Day Camp and more!
• Effective June 1, reservations will no longer be required for Basketball or Pickleball at the Rahway Branch during scheduled hours.  Capacity will be monitored and usage will be on a first come, first serve basis.  Please review the mobile app or online schedules for Basketball and Pickleball times.

Y BRANCH FACILITY UPDATES:

• Locker Rooms and Showers are open at the Rahway Branch.  Family Changing Rooms also remain available
• Locker Rooms and Showers are open at the Five Points Branch.  Family Changing Rooms also remain available

EXPANDED RESERVATIONS FOR JUNE: Free for Active Full Members & Family Memberships, see description for ages and details

• Additional Adult or Family Lap Swimming Hours at the Rahway Branch and the Five Points Branch
• Additional Family Swimming Hours
• Available Private Fitness Studio Reservations for Individuals and Families who wish to remain isolated

IN-PERSON Y PROGRAM UPDATES:

Expanded Indoor Group Exercise and Chronic Disease Programs:

• Elizabeth Branch In-Person Group Exercise programs begin the week of June 7,  including Cycling, Zumba, Enhance Fitness for Arthritis, and Circuit Training
• Five Points Branch In-Person Group Exercise programs have been EXPANDED, including favorite programs like Action Against Arthritis, Yoga, Zumba Toning, Tai Chi and Zumba
• Rahway Branch In-Person Group Exercise programs include Cycling, SilverSneakers, Total Body Workout and Chair Yoga
• Wellness Center Branch In-Person Group Exercise programs have been expanded including Indoor options for Butts & Guts, Yoga, Firm & Fit, Zumba, Back to Abs and Body Works
• Registration requirements have been removed wherever possible.  Please note programs denoted on the schedule as *Registration not required.  These programs will be first come, first serve.  Capacity is limited.

Expanded Outdoor Group Exercise Programs:

• Outdoor Group Exercise at the Wellness Center Branch includes Outdoor Cycling offered 4 days a week and Outdoor Standing Chair Fitness

Expanded Swimming Lessons:

• Private Swim Lessons are available at the Five Points Branch and Rahway Branch
• Group Swim Lessons are available at the Five Points Branch and Rahway Branch

Summer Swim Team:

• Summer Swim Team returns to the Rahway Branch  June 7 – August 3 – Registration begins 5/24
• Swim Team Try Outs will be held 6/2 3-5pm and 6/5 2-3pm (Walk in Tryouts)
• If your child was on Summer Swim Team or Swim Team Clinic within the last year, no need to try out

Expanded Water Exercise Options 5 Days a Week:

• Water Exercise programs are offered 5 days a week including HydroHealth and Deep Water Exercise at the Five Points Branch and Water Aerobics and Deep Water Exercise at the Rahway Branch

Lifeguard Certification Training

• Available at the Rahway Branch – REGISTER NOW

Expanded YMCA Child Care Services:

• 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
• Virtual Learning Spaces at the Five Points Branch is still accepting youth for remote learning support through the end of the school year. If you are in need of School Age Child Care, please CONTACT US
• Summer Day Camp Registration is ongoing for the Five Points Branch and Rahway Branch Sessions are filling fast! REGISTER HERE

Virtual Program Updates:

• We’ve expanded our Virtual program options in June including member favorites, community chronic disease self-management programs, youth programs, family programs and events.
• Virtual Group Exercise Programs include Butts & Guts, Yoga, Chair Yoga, Enhance Fitness, Firm & Fit, Standing Chair Fitness, Chair Yoga/Meditation, Zumba, Back to Abs and Body Works REGISTER HERE for Virtual Group Exercise for access to all!
• Virtual Youth & Family programs include Savvy Cycling Family and Get Fit Kids, as well as special events
• Virtual Chronic Disease Self-Management programs are open to the community and include BPSM Healthy Eating Presentation, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, Diabetes Empowerment Education Program and Healthy Living Behavior Change  REGISTER HERE
• Make a difference in our community!  SIGN UP for Virtual Togetherhood (Must be an active YMCA Member, minimum age of 18)

Virtual Y On Demand:

• Recorded YMCA Programs and more, available 24 Hours a Day HERE

Virtual WISE Adult Services:

• The Virtual WISE Center Program is open and available for registration

Upcoming Events:

• June One-Week Summer Swim Lesson Session 6/28-7/2 at the Rahway Branch
• Summer Day Camp Begins 7/5 at the Five Points Branch and Rahway Branch
• Save the Date!  Virtual YMCA Healthy Kids Day 7/23
• 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
  • Before/After School Counselors