The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is the largest association of YMCAs in the state of New Jersey, serving over 164,000 members and program participants annually. Through our five branches, located in East Orange, Hardyston, Livingston, Maplewood and Stillwater, we provide quality programs for youth, teens, adults, families and seniors in the following areas: aquatics, health & wellness, childcare, before & after school enrichment, summer camp, sports, leadership, youth and teen development, conference groups and environmental education.
Our mission: To enrich the lives of the children, families and communities we serve, through programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all people, in an environment nurturing positive values.

The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges at a glance…

We offer a full array of fitness & aquatic programs to people of all ages and abilities. We provide childcare, as well as preschool and kindergarten programs
to 430 families.

Each year over 1,600 children participate in our 15 summer day camps, in
addition to another 790 campers who attend one of over two dozen camping programs at Fairview Lake YMCA.

Our Fairview Lake branch is home to one of the largest and oldest sleepaway camps in the Tri-State area, having been in service since 1915.

We offer a comprehensive School Age Child Care program which provides daily
before and after school care to 1,369 children.

East Orange YMCA

Conveniently located in the heart of East Orange, the East Orange YMCA serves families, children, adults and seniors from East Orange and Orange. The East Orange YMCA is open to the community six days a week and houses childcare classrooms, a pool, a teen center, a gymnasium and a computer training center. The branch's main program focus is childcare including: day care, after school
care and summer day camps. Our preschool program has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which has gained recognition as the standard for best practices in the field of childcare,
and our camps have been accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA).

The East Orange YMCA collaborates with the East Orange School District to provide early childhood education to preschoolers through the Abbott Preschool
Initiative. The branch is also an approved NJ State Department of Education
Family Friendly Center. Through this initiative, the East Orange
YMCA implements after school programming for middle school students and
their families. This is in addition to our after school programs at the East
Orange YMCA and their NJ After3 after school programs at Whitney Houston
School of Performing Arts.


Fairview Lake YMCA Camps & Conference Center

Set against the pristine backdrop of Fairview Lake, the Fairview Lake YMCA Camps and Conference Center is nestled at the base of the Kittatinny Mountains in Stillwater, New Jersey. Our beautiful 600 acre site remains a virtually unspoiled natural wonderland that adjoins the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.  

Fairview Lake YMCA is home to dozens of fun and exciting summer camps offered to children in grades 2 - 11, all of which are accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA). It also has the largest residential environmental education center in New Jersey, offering overnight and day trips to schools wishing to complement their classroom based studies with hands-on experience. Also, groups
can schedule retreats, meetings, or simply, fun-filled recreational weekends at our
onsite conference center and enjoy the natural splendor of Fairview Lake YMCA.

South Mountain YMCA

The South Mountain YMCA, located along the South Orange-Maplewood town line, spans an entire town block and includes a childcare center, program center and gymnasium. Programs are diverse and numerous in the following areas: childcare, before and after school care, youth and adult sports and wellness, youth enrichment and teen and youth leadership. Summer months offer a unique opportunity for children at the South Mountain YMCA to enroll in one of our many day camps accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA). Day camps are available for children 3 years old through 10th grade that provide a wide variety of fun activities for children to participate in.

The South Mountain YMCA's Childcare Centers strive to address every child's developmental needs in a safe, fun and nurturing environment. Our state certified
teachers and experienced assistants plan creative and motivating activities that
instill a love of learning in each child.


Sussex County YMCA

Our 32,500 square-foot facility in Hardyston Township, delivers a multitude of wellness and recreational programs to members of all ages throughout Sussex County. Some of the impressive features at the Sussex County YMCA include:

• A six-lane, 25-yard indoor pool
• A large state of the art wellness center, with the latest equipment
• Three locker rooms for males, females and special needs/families
• Sauna, steam room and whirlpool
• Fields and a fitness trail for outdoor recreation
• Youth and Teen Fitness and Activity Room
• Two multi-purpose rooms for activities, meetings and children enrichment programs
• A dedicated Child Watch Center
• Wellness Coaching Program specifically designed for novice exercisers
• An aerobic room, step aerobics, Pilates, yoga, gymnastics and multiple youth activities

The Sussex County YMCA also offers a comprehensive school age child care
program, including after school programs at Franklin, Frankford and Montague
Elementary Schools and before and after school child care programs at Blairstown
and Hardyston Elementary Schools. During the summer months, children in
preschool through 8th grade can enjoy the summer experience of a lifetime
with Sussex County YMCA's Blue Mountain Day Camp located at Fairview Lake
YMCA in Stillwater. Blue Mountain Day Camp provides activities that are exciting
and fun, but more importantly it is an experience that builds self-esteem, lasting
friendships and treasured memories.


Wayne YMCA

As the newest branch in the Metro YMCAs of the Oranges family, the Wayne
YMCA is a full service 100,000 square foot facility serving Wayne and the surrounding area since 1976.  Offerings include the Abram B. Cohen Nursery School, a full size gymnasium, indoor pool, state of the art fitness center, outdoor tennis courts, softball field, indoor and outdoor running tracks, as well as a 400 seat theater.

At the Wayne Y, we have something for everyone, from infants to senior adults.  Our staff works hard to ensure that our community is able to enjoy high quality programs and services for the entire family.  Our Parenting Center offers Mommy and Me classes and free babysitting.  Nursery School offers full and half day programs.  We also offer a variety of sports leagues, instructional swim, enrichment classes, personal training, senior fitness classes and dance classes.


West Essex YMCA

Located in the heart of Livingston, the West Essex YMCA has been a hub of its community since its founding in 1954. The West Essex YMCA has all the programs and equipment to meet your personal wellness needs. In addition, we also offer comprehensive childcare and before and after school programs for children from 6 weeks - 6th grade, as well as many
sports, fitness and enrichment classes for youth and teens. During the summer, we offer two excellent summer day camps, both of which are licensed by the state of New Jersey and accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA).  The West Essex YMCA offers the following programs and amenities:

   • Complete Wellness Center with state-of-the-art equipment
   • Over 30 group exercise classes per week, many of which are included in membership
   • Indoor swimming pool
   • Men's and women's lockers and showers
   • Sauna & steam room in each adult locker room
   • The only complete Strive Smart Strength System in the area
   • Aquatics instruction for all ages, recreational swimming and lifeguard certification
   • Basketball & racquetball/handball courts
   • Gymnasium

In keeping with the YMCA's tradition of helping children in the communities we serve, the West Essex YMCA has become an innovator in childcare and other family programs and activities. We offer a variety of before/after school enrichment programs for children attending school in Caldwell, Livingston, Roseland, West Caldwell and West Orange. The Peanut Shell Child Care Center offers both full day childcare programs for children 6 weeks to 5 years old. In fact, Peanut Shell is the only childcare facility in Livingston which is accredited by the National Association.