Edison YMCA

Overview

• The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (YMCA of MEWSA) operates as a community wellness and family fitness organization with full-service branches focused on aquatic centers, rather than traditional saunas. No saunas or spa facilities are mentioned in the content; instead, emphasis is on indoor pools, swim programs, and fitness services across multiple locations.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Family-friendly, inclusive, and community-oriented, promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Facilities foster a safe, nurturing environment with a strong focus on child safety, welcoming over 25,000 members (nearly half children), and offering low-impact activities like swimming in a supportive, non-competitive setting.

Features & Amenities

• Indoor pools at all main branches (Metuchen, Edison, Piscataway, South Amboy) for lessons, open swim, lap swimming, water exercise, and swim teams.
• Fitness and wellness areas implied through memberships and programs supporting healthier lifestyles.
• Child care facilities at 13+ locations, including early learning centers with preschool, before/after-school enrichment.
• Seasonal outdoor pool at Oakcrest Community Pool (Edison).
• Locker rooms with showers (required pre-swim rinse).
• Administrative offices and community event spaces.
• Safety features: Swim bands (color-coded by skill level), lifeguard supervision, capacity limits, and mandatory swim tests for children under 15.

Services

• Swim programs: Group/private/semi-private lessons (6-stage progressive skill levels), open swim, junior lap swim, family swim, water exercise (low-impact aerobics), competitive swim teams (Manta Rays), summer swim at outdoor pools.
• Child care: Early education (infants to pre-K), preschool, before/after-school care, summer camps at 9 locations.
• Memberships: Variety of options for individuals, families, and companies; nationwide YMCA access; financial assistance available for 800+ families annually.
• Group fitness: Water aerobics, Zumba in water (per pool schedules).
• Community events: Breakfast with Santa, holiday cookie decorating, blood drives, Tot Trot & Family Fall Festival, golf classics.
• Other: Donations/monthly giving club, job opportunities, newsletters for updates.

Pricing

• Detailed pricing not available in the provided content.
• Memberships promoted with links to sign up; financial assistance offered for programs/memberships based on need.
• Program-specific: Full refunds before session start (as account credit or original method); limited refunds post-start with documentation (e.g., medical); no refunds for missed classes beyond 1 makeup attempt.
• Private swim lessons available via request forms (pricing not specified).

Location & Hours

• Main Branches:
  • Metuchen YMCA: 65 High Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | Mon-Fri: 5:30AM–9PM, Sat-Sun: 7AM–4PM | 732.548.2044
  • Edison YMCA at Community Campus: 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 | Mon-Fri: 6AM–9PM, Sat-Sun: 7AM–4PM | 732.494.3232
  • South Amboy YMCA: 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd., South Amboy, NJ 08879 | Mon-Fri: 6AM–9PM, Sat: 7AM–4PM, Sun: 8AM–3PM | 732.553.9622
  • Piscataway YMCA: 520 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854 | Mon-Fri: 5:30AM–10PM, Sat-Sun: 7AM–4PM | 732.562.2302
• Child Care Locations: 13 sites (e.g., Edgar, Centenary, Avenel) mostly Mon-Fri: 7AM–6PM.
• Seasonal: Oakcrest Pool, 970 Inman Ave., Edison | Summer only.
• Admin Offices: 483 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen | Mon-Fri: 7AM–6PM | 732.516.9200
• Pool schedules vary by location (e.g., open swim mornings/evenings, lessons, team practice).

Notes

• What makes this special: Unmatched child safety commitment – intensive staff/volunteer screening (background checks, references), mandatory abuse prevention training, strict policies (no 1-on-1 adult-child interactions outside programs), mandatory reporting. Core values: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility.
• Community impact: Supports 25,000+ members, financial aid, events/newsletters. No saunas/spas noted; strength in aquatics and child programs. Hiring actively; emphasizes observable, interruptible interactions. Policies include waivers for liability, photo consent.