YMCA for Business, Education, Health & Adventure

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A wide variety of health and fitness programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all is offered at The Community YMCA in Red Bank. A Business Membership can be tailored to meet the needs of local organizations.  With a focus on a combination of exercise and wellness activities, their Business Membership is designed to encourage and educate employees on the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle.  For more information, call 732-741-2504.

Women of Worth Nomination for Somerset Hills Staff Member

The Special Needs Adult Program (SNAP) for young adults wanting friendship and socialization, implemented by Amy Margaret-McDonald, Exercise Testing Coordinator at the Somerset Hills YMCA, lands her a nomination from the L’Oréal International Group, who believes that “Women of Worth Can Change the World.” Each year they recognize such women whose volunteer work is making a difference in a community.

Melissa Riggio, a volunteer at Somerset Hills YMCA, was a bright, articulate young woman who never allowed the fact that she was born with Down Syndrome prevent her from accomplishing her dreams.  One day, Melissa confided to Amy that she felt socially deprived and often lonely. After brainstorming with Melissa and her family, Amy established SNAP, a social group designed to bring young adults with special needs together. Their first get together was a Valentine’s Day dance and subsequent outings included a trip to the circus, the movies, a barbeque and a Flag Day 5K run.  Sadly, Melissa passed away in March after a courageous battle with leukemia.  According to Amy, SNAP is also becoming something of a support group for participants’ parents, who get to meet through the group.

SNAP is open to any young adult with special needs, aged 15 and older.  For more information, call 908-630-3560 or visit somersethillsymca.org.

The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges welcomes all people to an environment nurturing positive values with programs that build spirit, mind and body.  It is the largest Y in New Jersey, with five branch facilities located in East Orange, Hardyston, Livingston, Maplewood and Stillwater.

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps & Conference Center, offers traditional sleepaway and specialty camps, a conference center and a hands-on environmental education center nestled at the base of the Kittatinny Mountains in Stillwater, NJ, on an unspoiled natural wonderland. Adventure programs for grades 4-8 offer opportunities to hone canoeing skills, hike a local section of the Appalachian Trail, discover rock climbing abilities on a 26-foot Wall of Faith, set up tents, cook outdoors and experience low-impact, environmentally friendly camping.

East Orange YMCA offers childcare, a pool, teen center, gymnasium, adult fitness programs and a computer training center. The branch’s main program focus is childcare, including day care, after school care and summer day camps. All of their preschool programs are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children(NAEYC), recognized as the standard for best practices in the field of childcare.

South Mountain YMCA spans an entire town block and includes a childcare center, program center and gymnasium. Programs include childcare, before and after school care, youth and adult sports and fitness, teens and youth leadership. During the summer exciting day camps are available for children age 3 through 10th grade.

Sussex County YMCA, a 32,500-square-foot facility in Hardyston Township, offers a six-lane, 25-yard indoor pool, a large state-of-the-art wellness center, sauna, steam room and whirlpool, a fitness trail for outdoor recreation, and a Wellness Coaching Program specifically designed for novice exercisers.

West Essex YMCA, located in the heart of Livingston, offers programs for personal wellness, comprehensive and innovative childcare and summer day camps for children 6 weeks old through sixth grade. Their Peanut Shell and Weekday Child Care Centers, fully accredited by the NAEYC, offer both full- and half-day childcare programs.