Hamilton Area YMCA

• Fall I - August 13
• Fall II - October 15

• Fall I - August 20
• Fall II - October 22

Participants and their families enjoy a fun afternoon of bowling at Colonial Bowling located at 2420 Brunswick Avenue (Route 1), Lawrenceville, NJ. Bowling ramps and bumpers are available upon request. Participants must be able to work with a 5 to 1 ratio.

Drop-ins and non-members welcome. Contact Janice Nastasi at jnastasi@hamiltonymca.org for details.

Learn different dance moves to some of today’s favorite music. While you’re at it, you will also learn some of the popular line dances so you can keep up on the dance floor all night! Participants must be able to work with a 7:1 ratio, and be able to follow instructions. Parents may be asked to assist if the participant cannot work independently within the ratio.

Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton, ping pong, and racquetball.  It is one of the fastest growing sports in America. It’s a Low impact game that’s easy to learn, great exercise and A LOT of fun!

Participants learn exercise techniques, body positioning, nutrition information, and more while working with some of the most current equipment available. Participants MUST be able to work with a 7 to 1 ratio, follow instructions independently, and understand the importance of safety for themselves as well as other members working out.

Get your fitness goin’ on as a certified YMCA Trainer introduces participants to Cardio, Body Weight, Resistance, and Flexibility activities. Learn the importance of stretching and flexibility and transition into different physical activities to promote health and fitness. Participants must be able to work within a 7:1 ratio and be able to follow instructions and understand the importance of safety as part of the program will take place in the fitness center working on different machines.

Zumba classes are rockin’, high-energy fitness parties packed with specially choreographed, friendly routines and a variety of music including 80’s 90’s and current favorites. The positive effects it has on kids include increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination. Participants must work on a 7 to 1 ratio.

Participants will be able to build, design, and test their own experiments and inventions! Thank you to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Medical Staff for sponsoring!

STEM Night is open to all individuals with disabilities age 10 and up who are able to work with a volunteer and follow instructions. Participants should be able to work within a 5:1 ratio. Parents must stay in the room for those participants that are unable to work within the ratio and any participant under the age of 13. We will have volunteers on hand to assist, but we can always use the extra hands to help out.

STEM Night Dates:

• September 22, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• October 20, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• November 17, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• December 15, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• January 12, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• February 16, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Membership to the Hamilton Area YMCA is NOT required. All participants MUST have a registration form completed. Please see the "downloads" section in the upper righthand corner of the page for the registration form.

Please complete the form (print neatly) and give the bottom half to the desk upon registering. Registration can be done at the JKR Branch Member Service Desk or by mail to:
Hamilton Area YMCA
Attn: SKOR/SOAR STEM Night
1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
Hamilton, NJ 08619

Checks payable to Hamilton Area YMCA.

Increases comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.

Encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently.

Develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages.

Swimmers will learn the basics of swimming, how to be safe around water and how to enhance their abilities.

Pickleball runs for 8 weeks beginning in July.

This program is designed for athletes who want to learn basics of playing pickleball, as well as those who are a little more experienced. Pickleball is also a good way to get some great exercise while having some fun. If you aren’t sure what pickleball is, think tennis meets life-size ping pong! Athletes must be able to follow instructions and work within a 5:1 ratio. Athletes should wear athletic type clothing and proper athletic type shoes. Those not dressed properly will not be permitted to participate. Athletes should bring their own water in a plastic water bottle labeled with their name.

Participants will practice different skills and drills throughout the season with some help from our friends at the Hamilton Girls Soccer Club. They will also have the opportunity to play non-competitive controlled scrimmage games.

Soccer season runs for 8 weeks beginning in September.

Participants will practice with our Special Olympics Athletes in different events including:

• 50 Meter Dash
• Standing/Running Long Jump
• Tennis Ball Throw
• Softball Throw
• Mini Javelin Throw

Track and Field season runs for 8 weeks beginning in March.