Blog - Youth Programs

NEW MILFORD, NJ - New Milford YMCA Program Center, a location of the Greater Bergen County YMCA, is excited to welcome Jason Mitchell as the Y’s new Sports and Recreation Director.

MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The South Mountain YMCA, a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, is excited to announce its annual Ducks Shoot-a-Thon basketball fundraiser will be held on Sunday, March 16 at the Y, 13 Jefferson Ave., Maplewood.

Zachary Gurmankin started his journey at the Y as a camp counselor at Pioneer Trails Day Camp, one of many camps run by the West Essex YMCA. 

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The South Mountain YMCA is bringing more to the game of basketball with the local introduction of a national program called “Her Time to Play,” which teaches girls the skills they need to succeed on the court, as well as off the court.

The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is launching a new Esports program for students in middle and high school in collaboration with the National YMCA Esports program, providing a virtual sports experience for youth and teens that is safe and promotes leadership and personal growth.

One of America’s most popular sports, basketball, was first played at the YMCA more than 125 years ago. 

At the YMCA, we encourage youth sports as a way to highlight the physical and mental benefits of sports for kids. 

The performing arts - whether it’s singing and dancing on stage or working behind the scenes - has numerous benefits on a child’s social, emotional and academic development.

Here are some easy ways to involve Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in everyday activities and interactions.

Playing sports has numerous benefits to a child’s physical well-being, but did you also know that sports can impact their mind?

If your son or daughter has shown interest in sports, how do you know if they’re ready to play?