Summit Area YMCA Programs

Summit Area YMCA Programs offers Parent & Child Swim: Stage A and Stage B for ages 6 months to 3 years, Preschool Swim Lessons: Stages 1, 2, and 3 for ages 3 to 5, School Age Swim Lessons: Stages 1 through 6 for ages 6 to 12, and Swim to Success: Lifeguard Readiness & Endurance Training for ages 12 to 18. Session II runs from Nov. 2, 2026, to Dec. 20, 2026, and the recurring aquatics programs are listed for that session.

Programs

• Parent & Child Swim: Stage A — 6 months–3 years · Fri 9:30–10:00 AM; Sat 8:50–9:20 AM; Sun 3:00–3:30 PM
• Parent & Child Swim: Stage B — 6 months–3 years · Tue 9:25–9:55 AM; Sat 9:25–9:55 AM
• Preschool Swim Lessons: Stage 1 — 3–5 · Tue 3:30–4:00 PM; Sat 10:00–10:30 AM; Sun 4:10–4:40 PM
• Preschool Swim Lessons: Stage 2 — 3–5 · Tue 4:05–4:35 PM; Wed 3:30–4:00 PM; Sat 10:35–11:05 AM; Sun 4:50–5:20 PM
• Preschool Swim Lessons: Stage 3 — 3–5 · Sat 11:10–11:40 AM; Sun 5:30–6:00 PM
• School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 1 — 6–12 · Wed 4:00–4:40 PM; Sat 3:00–3:40 PM
• School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 2 — 6–12 · Fri 4:15–4:55 PM; Sat 3:45–4:25 PM
• School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 3 — 6–12 · Tue 4:40–5:30 PM; Wed 4:45–5:25 PM; Fri 5:00–5:40 PM; Sat 4:30–5:10 PM
• School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 4 — 6–12 · Tue 5:35–6:05 PM; Wed 5:35–6:05 PM; Thu 4:00–4:40 PM; Fri 5:45–6:25 PM; Sat 5:20–6:00 PM
• School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 5 — 6–12 · Fri 3:30–4:10 PM; Fri 6:30–7:10 PM; Sat 6:05–6:45 PM
• School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 6 — 6–12 · Fri 6:30–7:10 PM; Sat 6:05–6:45 PM
• Swim to Success: Lifeguard Readiness & Endurance Training — 12–18 · Thu 4:00–4:40 PM

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Current session: Session II (Nov 2–Dec 20, 2026)
• General schedule: Recurring aquatics programs are listed for Summit YMCA during Session II, Nov 2, 2026–Dec 20, 2026. Adaptive programs at Berkeley Heights YMCA are offered starting Sept 1 (Tue 4:00–4:45 PM) and starting Sept 3 (Thu 4:30–5:15 PM).

About the provider

The Summit Area YMCA was founded in 1886. It is committed to nurturing the potential of every individual, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. It is the first Diversity, Inclusion and Global Innovation Network YMCA in New Jersey. It serves more than 15,000 individuals each year with free and fee-based programs and services in Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling, and Summit. It offers Special Needs Activities, Safety Around Water, Teen Programs like Achievers, and special events like the annual Extra Special Prom.

Adaptive programs are specifically designed for children and adults with diverse abilities in a supportive and engaging environment.

Last updated October 20, 2026.