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Princeton Family YMCA (CRF ID #4)

ALTERNATE NAME
YMCA of Princeton

FORMER NAME
The Family YMCA's
YMCA of Princeton

ADDRESS
Paul Robeson Place
Princeton, NJ 08540

PHONE
609-497-9622 - Princeton

FAX
609-497-9031 - Princeton

EMAIL
membership@princetonymca.org

URL
http://www.princetonymca.org

ADMINISTRATOR
Richard F. Smith, Chief Executive Officer

CONTACT PERSON
Helen Dao, Director of Operations

HOURS
PRINCETON FACILITY HOURS
MON-FRI: 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
SAT: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SUN: 11:00AM - 8:00 PM

DESCRIPTION
A community-centered membership organization dedicated to enriching the spirit, mind and body, and improving the quality of life. We create and deliver values-based programs which draw their inspiration from our Judeo/Christian heritage. We serve people of all ages, races and creeds with an emphasis on families and youth. YMCA programs include preschool and after school child care, youth sports, adult health and fitness, swimming, weight loss and more. The YMCA of Princeton includes outreach locations in Montgomery and West Windsor. Consult current bulletin at library reference desk for class and activity schedules.

SERVICES
Recreation/leisure activities - Youth and teens, adults and children
Recreational facilities
Education - Courses, credit - CPR, Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Red Cross First Aid
Child Care - Preschool and After school: Afterschool: Children grades K-5
Nursery school - Children ages 2 mo-5 yr
Recreation/Sports - Soccer, lacrosse, karate, basketball, baseball, flag football, dance, fencing, golf, swim team, swimming lessions, street and in-line hockey - Youth
Recreation/Sports - Basketball leagues, kickboxing, aerobics, step, personal training, swimming lessons, water aerobics, weight loss, senior fitness - Adults
Teens: Trips, dances, Adventure Teen Camp
Recreation - Ski trips, other various trips, summer camp - Youth and teens
Camping - Holiday and summer day - Children ages 4-15
Family programs - ski trips and community events
Sports and swimming birthday parties

PROGRAMS
Classes: Aerobics, step, karate, weight loss, ballet, swimming, CPR, CIT (counselors in training)

Facilities: Dean Mathey Health Center (includes sauna, steam room, spa, towel service), pool, cybex training room, racquet/squash courts, free weight room, gymnasium, massage, meeting rooms, classrooms, cardiovascular center

Clubs: 50 Something, (see separate entry)

Aquatics Instruction: Program for ages 6 mo-adult which includes group and private lessons for all swimming levels; swim team; Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate; First Aid and CPR; water therapy and water fitness. Consult current YMCA bulletin at reference desk for schedule or call Aquatics Department, 609-497-9622, ext. 223.

The Child Development Center of the YMCA: Full day child care for ages 2 mo-5 yr. Regular hours are MON-FRI: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Consult current YMCA bulletin at reference desk for schedule and fees or call Alma Wolch, Child Development Center Director, 609-497-9622, ext. 216, or Andrea Austin, ext. 237

MASH After School Program: After-school program for children grades K-5 of working parents. Provides a safe, well-organized environment after school from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, as well as holidays and half days. Three locations: Littlebrook School, Johnson Park Schools, and John Witherspoon Middle School. Offers activity periods, homework time and free play. New after-school enrichment classes include Sports Fun, French, Spanish, Science Rocks, Smart Art, theatre Workshop and Mad Magic. Consult current YMCA bulletin at reference desk for schedule and fees or call Natasha Schiller, 609-497-9622, ext. 225.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES
French, Spanish

PUBLICATIONS
Program Guide - published 4 times per year

SPECIAL EVENTS
Halloween Open House Party for the community (Oct. 27, 2006)
Healthy Kids Day (April 9, 2006)
Swim with Santa (Dec. 1, 2006)
Harvest Fest (Oct. 2006)

SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial assistance is available for all YMCA programs, including general youth memberships, the teen program, child care and summer day camp; based on financial need. Call the Membership Office for an application, 609-497-9622.

FOUNDED
1908

SUBJECT
RECREATION
EDUCATION - ADULT
CHILD CARE
NURSERY SCHOOLS
SPORTS AND GAMES
CAMPING
CHILDREN AND YOUTH

DATE MODIFIED
02-07-06