Blog - Youth Development

Tips to help families foster a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth.

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges and its six branches are recognizing youth members for their distinguished participation in the Y and demonstration of the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

EAST ORANGE, NJ - John Martin, Director of School Age Child Care and Camp at East Orange YMCA, helped to elevate the voices of youth across the country during the YMCA National Advocacy Days, Feb. 11-14 in Washington, D.C.

Nya Noziere, Youth & Family Engagement Director and Summer Y Camps Director at Sussex County YMCA, shares her staff journey.

The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges has launched a new Virtual Tutoring Program to provide one-on-one support in specific subject areas to students in grades K-8. This program follows the successful roll out of two similar Y programs - Virtual Distance Learning and Virtual Kindergarten Readiness.

As families shift their summer plans amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges offers virtual program options to keep kids active and engaged all summer long. 

The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges now offers a new Virtual Kindergarten Readiness Program to help preschool-age children develop the skills they’ll need as kindergarteners.

The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges has launched a new Distance Learning Support program to ease the burden on parents who are now juggling work duties with school instruction at home. The program offers virtual one-on-one support to youth in grades K-8 as they complete e-learning assignments. 

Practicing mindfulness can help relieve stress and anxiety in children, while promoting happiness.

Do you know what your child is doing online - more specifically, their online conversations and what they post on social media? 

Self-esteem is important in building a child’s confidence, body image, and identity. Here are some ways to build your child’s self-esteem on a daily basis.