The program continues to grow with new families each Saturday. One hour of structured optional events including races and group games is preceded by 20 minutes of unstructured play time. The families have use of the gymnastics equipment. Families also have several opportunities during the year to have recreational swims in the pool. Rainbows A program designed to provide effective peer support groups for children and adolescents who are grieving a death, divorce, or other painful transition in their family.
Rainbows is offered free of charge to all children and adolescents.
This group is open to all single parents who are interested in networking with other parents. The group meets at the same time as the Rainbows program. Each Saturday morning the y trains Special Olympics swimmers. Currently over 15 individuals from all across Somerset County come to the Y to practice for the swim team. Over 9,000 Special Olympic athletes compete year-round in New Jersey Special Olympics.