Meadowlands YMCA Starfish Special Needs Swim
Meadowlands YMCA
East Rutherford, New Jersey - Bergen County
Source checked
May 30, 2026
Northern New Jersey
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Map and directions
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390 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Meadowlands YMCA Starfish is a special-needs swim class for ages 6 to 14 with hands-on instructors and parent or guardian participation.
Meadowlands YMCA is an East Rutherford YMCA offering youth swim lessons, swim evaluations, memberships, community programs, camp links, family resources, and Starfish special-needs swim instruction.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
- 201-955-5300
- Ages
- Ages 6 to 14 with moderate to severe neurological, physical, or social challenges
- Season
- Year-round youth swim lessons; confirm Starfish session availability
- Cost
- Families should confirm current class fees, membership requirements, evaluation steps, available sessions, and whether financial aid applies.
Location contacts
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The source lists the East Rutherford address and main YMCA phone.
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Programs and offerings
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Starfish special-needs swim class
Special-needs swim class for ages 6 to 14 with hands-on instructors, parent or guardian participation, registration pathways, and swim evaluation guidance.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to 14 with moderate to severe neurological, physical, or social challenges
- Season
- Year-round youth swim lessons; confirm Starfish session availability
- Schedule
- The source says swim lesson registration can be online, in person, or by phone, and children age 4 and older need a swim evaluation before registration unless already enrolled.
- Cost
- Families should confirm current class fees, membership requirements, evaluation steps, available sessions, and whether financial aid applies.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 30, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Meadowlands YMCA youth swim lessons page includes a Starfish special-needs class for ages 6 to 14. It says the class is designed for children with moderate to severe neurological, physical, and social challenges, uses a 1:6 ratio, has hands-on instructors teaching swimming and exercise with a parent or guardian in the water, and lists registration, swim evaluation, address, and phone details.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 2 public contacts found
Program details we found
Starfish special-needs swim class
The official Meadowlands YMCA youth swim lessons page includes a Starfish special-needs class for ages 6 to 14. It says the class is designed for children with moderate to severe neurological, physical, and social challenges, uses a 1:6 ratio, has hands-on instructors teaching swimming and exercise with a parent or guardian in the water, and lists registration, swim evaluation, address, and phone details.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Meadowlands YMCA describes Starfish as a supervised special-needs swim class with hands-on instructors, swimming and exercise, 1:6 ratio, and parent or guardian support.
Access notes to confirm: Families should ask about swim evaluation timing, caregiver role in the water, locker room access, group size, instructor training, sensory needs, safety expectations, and membership requirements.
What we checked
What we found: The official Meadowlands YMCA youth swim lessons page includes a Starfish special-needs class for ages 6 to 14. It says the class is designed for children with moderate to severe neurological, physical, and social challenges, uses a 1:6 ratio, has hands-on instructors teaching swimming and exercise with a parent or guardian in the water, and lists registration, swim evaluation, address, and phone details.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteMeadowlands YMCA Youth Swim Lessons
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- Provider websiteStaff - Meadowlands YMCA
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For swim: is instruction one-on-one or group-based, and what water safety, changing-room, transfer, sensory, and caregiver-participation details should we confirm?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Meadowlands YMCA Starfish Special Needs Swim reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Meadowlands YMCA?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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