Summit Area YMCA Youth Programs

Summit Area YMCA Youth Programs offers Youth Swim Lessons for ages 6 months to 18 years. The offerings include Parent & Child Swim: Stage A and Stage B, Preschool Swim Lessons: Stages 1, 2, and 3, and School Age Swim Lessons: Stages 1 through 6. The listed activities include water discovery, water exploration, water acclimation, water movement skills, water stamina, stroke introduction, stroke development, and stroke mechanics.

Programs

• Youth Swim Lessons — 6 months-18 years
• 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 · Water discovery for our littlest swimmers. Parents and caregivers guide first splashes and comfort in the water.
• Parent & Child Swim: Stage B — 6 months-3 years · Tue 9:25-9:55 AM; Sat 9:25-9:55 AM · Water exploration that builds on Stage A, encouraging confidence and movement with a parent by their side.
• Preschool Swim Lessons: Stage 1 — 3-5 years · Tue 3:30-4:00 PM; Sat 10:00-10:30 AM; Sun 4:10-4:40 PM · Water acclimation for our youngest independent swimmers, building comfort and confidence in the pool.
• Preschool Swim Lessons: Stage 2 — 3-5 years · Tue 4:05-4:35 PM; Wed 3:30-4:00 PM; Sat 10:35-11:05 AM; Sun 4:50-5:20 PM · Water movement skills that help preschoolers glide, kick, and grow more comfortable moving through the water.
• Preschool Swim Lessons: Stage 3 — 3-5 years · Sat 11:10-11:40 AM; Sun 5:30-6:00 PM · Water stamina that builds endurance and independence, preparing preschoolers for their first strokes.
• School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 1 — 6-12 years · Wed 4:00-4:40 PM; Sat 3:00-3:40 PM · Water acclimation to help school age kids feel safe and confident getting started in the pool.
• School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 2 — 6-12 years · Fri 4:15-4:55 PM; Sat 3:45-4:25 PM · Water movement skills that build on the basics, helping kids move through the water with more control.
• School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 3 — 6-12 years · Tue 4:40-5:30 PM; Wed 4:45-5:25 PM; Fri 5:00-5:40 PM; Sat 4:30-5:10 PM · Water stamina training that builds endurance and gets kids ready to start learning real strokes.
• School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 4 — 6-12 years · 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 · Stroke introduction that starts building freestyle and backstroke technique with confidence.
• School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 5 — 6-12 years · Fri 3:30-4:10 PM; Fri 6:30-7:10 PM; Sat 6:05-6:45 PM · Stroke development that refines technique and builds endurance across all major strokes.
• School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 6 — 6-12 years · Fri 6:30-7:10 PM; Sat 6:05-6:45 PM · Stroke mechanics that polish technique, speed, and confidence for our most advanced young swimmers.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Current session: 2026 Fall Programs, Session II (Nov 2–Dec 20, 2026)
• General schedule: Session II: Monday, November 2-Sunday, December 20; fall classes for every age; search by age, day, and time.
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 5:00 AM-9:30 PM; Saturday 6:30 AM-7:00 PM; Sunday 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

About the provider

The Summit Area YMCA was founded in 1886 and serves more than 15,000 individuals each year. It is a cause-driven, volunteer-led, nonprofit organization and the first Diversity, Inclusion and Global Innovation Network YMCA in New Jersey. Its mission is to nurture the potential of every individual, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. The organization serves the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling, and Summit.

Welcoming, inclusive practices and environments; equal opportunity regardless of gender, age, disability, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.

Last updated October 20, 2026.