Healthy Living
Improving the nation's health and well-being.
Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It’s about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind, and body. The Y is a place where you can work toward that balance by challenging yourself to learn a new skill or hobby, fostering connections with friends through our lifelong learning programs, or bringing your loved ones closer together through our many family-centered activities. At the Y, it’s not about the activity you choose as much as it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside.
- Healthy Kids Day
- Family Time
- Health, Well-being & Fitness
- Sports & Recreation
- Group Interests
New Jersey Y's Healthy Living Programs
Diabetes Prevention
New Jersey YMCA State Alliance - Diabetes Prevention Program
Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA - Y Diabetes Prevention Program
Garfield YMCA - Chronic Disease Programs
The Gateway Family YMCA - Chronic Disease
Greater Somerset County YMCA - Health & Wellness: YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Community Integrated Health
YMCA of Montclair - Community Health and Wellness
Parkinson's Programs
New Jersey YMCA State Alliance - Parkinson's & Neurodivergent Programs
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA - Parkinson's Foundation Class
The Greater Morristown YMCA - Rock Steady Boxing
Greater Somerset County YMCA - Health & Wellness: Total Parkinson's
Madison Area YMCA - Health & Wellness
Ridgewood YMCA - Prevention & Support
Summit Area YMCA - Parkinson & Arthritis Classes
West Morris Area YMCA - Parkinson's Programs
West Morris Area YMCA - Support Groups
YMCA of Greater Westfield - Fight PD
YMCA of Montclair - Community Health and Wellness
Blood Pressure Screening
New Jersey YMCA State Alliance - Blood Pressure Management Program
The Gateway Family YMCA - Chronic Disease
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Community Integrated Health
Walk With Ease & Arthritis
The Greater Morristown YMCA - Walk With Ease Program
Summit Area YMCA - Parkinson & Arthritis Classes
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Community Integrated Health
Westfield Area YMCA - Adult Aquatics
Enhanced Fitness
The Gateway Family YMCA - Chronic Disease
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Community Integrated Health
Madison Area YMCA - Health & Wellness
YMCA of Montclair - Community Health and Wellness
Livestrong (Cancer)
Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA - LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA - LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA - Chronic Disease
Greater Somerset County YMCA - Health & Wellness: LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Community Integrated Health
Madison Area YMCA - Health & Wellness
Summit Area YMCA - Livestrong Cancer Recovery
YMCA of Greater Westfield - LIVESTRONG at the Y
YMCA of MEWSA - LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
YMCA of the Jersey Shore - LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Empowers Cancer Survivors
Diverse Abilities: Adaptive/Inclusive
New Jersey YMCA State Alliance - Parkinson's & Neurodivergent Programs
Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA - Special Needs MVP Programming
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA - Community Partnerships
Garfield YMCA - Healthy Living
The Gateway Family YMCA - Swim Lessons (Adaptive)
Greater Somerset County YMCA - Adaptive & All Abilities Programs
Hamilton Area YMCA - Diverse Abilities
Hamilton Area YMCA - Diverse Abilities Camp
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Adaptive Programs
Madison Area YMCA - Special Needs
Ocean County YMCA - Autism and Adaptive Programs
Ridgewood YMCA - Autism and Adaptive
Ridgewood YMCA - Adaptive Aquatics
Summit Area YMCA - Adaptive Programs
Westfield Area YMCA - Adapt-Ability
West Morris Area YMCA - Adaptive Swimming
West Morris Area YMCA - DDD Adult Small Group Fitness
Wyckoff Family YMCA - Youth Special Needs
Wyckoff Family YMCA - Adult Special Needs
Women's Wellness Weekend
YMCA Camp Mason - Women's Wellness Spring Weekend
Multiple Sclerosis One Step
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA - MS Water Exercise
The Gateway Family YMCA - Chronic Disease
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Community Integrated Health
Madison Area YMCA - Health & Wellness
Memory/Dementia/Alzheimer
Garfield YMCA - Chronic Disease Programs
The Gateway Family YMCA - Chronic Disease
Gloucester County YMCA - Chronic Disease Programs
Greater Somerset County YMCA - Health & Wellness: Memory Cafe
Greater Somerset County YMCA - Health & Wellness Programs
Madison Area YMCA - Health & Wellness
Ridgewood YMCA - Prevention + Support
Lifeguard Certification Classes
Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA - Certifications & Training
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA - Become a Lifeguard
The Gateway Family YMCA - Certifications
Greater Philadelphia YMCA - Lifeguard Certification Courses at the Y
Greater Somerset County YMCA - Aquatics: Lifeguard & CPR Training Courses
Hamilton Area YMCA - Certification Courses
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Certification Courses
Ocean County YMCA - Lifeguard 2-YR Certification Class
Raritan Bay Area YMCA - American Red Cross Courses
Ridgewood YMCA - Lifeguard Training
River Crossing YMCA - Red Cross Certifications & Training
Summit Area YMCA - Lifeguard Certification
Westfield Area YMCA - Training & Safety Courses
West Morris Area YMCA - American Red Cross Courses
Wyckoff Family YMCA - Lifeguards
YMCA of Montclair - Lifeguard Training & Certifications
YMCA of the Jersey Shore - American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
YMCA of the Oranges - Lifeguard Certification & Training
Safety Around Water/Swim Lessons
Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA - Aquatics
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA - Swim Lessons
Garfield YMCA - Youth Development - Aquatics
The Gateway Family YMCA - Swim Lessons
Gloucester County YMCA - Aquatics
The Greater Morristown YMCA - Aquatics Programs
Greater Philadelphia YMCA - Swimming at the Y
Greater Somerset County YMCA - Aquatics: Swim Lessons
Hamilton Area YMCA - Aquatics/Swim Lessons
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Swimming
Madison Area YMCA - Swim Lessons
Meadowlands YMCA - Swim Lessons
Ocean County YMCA - Youth Swim Lessons
Raritan Bay Area YMCA - Swim Lessons
Raritan Valley YMCA - Swim Lessons
Ridgewood YMCA - Youth Swim Lessons
River Crossing YMCA - Safety Around Water Program
River Crossing YMCA - Swim Programs
Summit Area YMCA - Youth Swim Lessons
Westfield Area YMCA - Youth Swim Lessons
Westfield Area YMCA - Adult Aquatics
West Morris Area YMCA - Swim Lessons
Wyckoff Family YMCA - Aquatic Program Classes
YMCA of MEWSA - Swimming
YMCA of Montclair - Group Swim Lessons
YMCA of the Jersey Shore - Youth Swim Lessons
YMCA of the Oranges - Swim Lessons
Birthday Parties
Capital Area YMCA - Facility Rental (for Birthday, Showers, etc.)
Garfield YMCA - Birthday Parties
The Gateway Family YMCA - Birthday Parties
Gloucester County YMCA - Birthday Parties
Greater Somerset County YMCA - Birthday Parties & Event Space Rentals
Hamilton Area YMCA - Birthday Parties
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Birthday Parties
Madison Area YMCA - Birthday Parties
Meadowlands YMCA - Birthday Parties
Ocean County YMCA - Pool Birthday Parties at the Y
Raritan Bay Area YMCA - Birthday Parties
Ridgewood YMCA - Birthday Parties
Summit Area YMCA - Party and Facility Rentals
West Morris Area YMCA - Birthday Parties
Wyckoff Family YMCA - Birthday Parties at the Wyckoff YMCA
YMCA of Greater Westfield - Aquatics
YMCA of Montclair - Birthday Parties
YMCA of Newark and Vicinity - Gym Rental
YMCA of the Jersey Shore - Kids Birthday Parties at the Y
YMCA of the Oranges - Birthday Parties
YMCA of the Pines - Birthday Parties
Veteran Programs
The Gateway Family YMCA - Veterans Wellness
Greater Somerset County YMCA - Active Military Memberships
Greater Somerset County YMCA - Veterans Wellness
Hamilton Area YMCA - Veteran Membership
Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges - Veterans Wellness Program
Raritan Bay Area YMCA - Military Membership
Summit Area YMCA - Membership Types
Wyckoff Family YMCA - Veterans Initiative
YMCA of Montclair - Special Memberships
YMCA of the Jersey Shore - Veterans Wellness
Youth/Teen Sports
Capital Area YMCA - Community Dance Academy
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA - Sports
Garfield YMCA - Youth Development - Sports
The Greater Morristown YMCA - Youth Programs
Greater Somerset County YMCA - Youth Fitness Training & Personal Training for Kids
Hamilton Area YMCA - Fencing
Hamilton Area YMCA - Gymnastics & Cheer
Hamilton Area YMCA - Pre-Teen/Teen
Hamilton Area YMCA - Recreational Sports
Hamilton Area YMCA - Sports & Play
Hamilton Area YMCA - Tae Kwon Do
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Teen Programs
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Youth & Teen Special Events
Madison Area YMCA - Program Search
Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges - Youth Sports
Ocean County YMCA - Teen Fitness and Enrichment
Raritan Bay Area YMCA - Middle School After School Program
Raritan Valley YMCA - Youth Sports
Ridgewood YMCA - Youth Development
Summit Area YMCA - Youth Enrichment
West Morris Area YMCA - Youth Classes
Wyckoff Family YMCA - Youth Program Classes
YMCA of MEWSA - Recreation
YMCA of Montclair - Geyer Youth Programs
YMCA of the Jersey Shore - Program Search
Adult Sports & Activities
Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA - Pickleball at The Y
Fanwood Scotch Plains YMCA - Adult Sports
The Gateway Family YMCA - Adult Sports
Hamilton Area YMCA - Fencing
Hamilton Area YMCA - Recreational Sports
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Adult Sports
Raritan Bay Area YMCA - Health & Wellness
Wyckoff Family YMCA - Adult Program Classes
YMCA of Greater Westfield - Adult Sports
YMCA of Montclair - Sports and Recreation
Parents Night Out
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA - Kids Night Out
The Gateway Family YMCA - Parents' Night Out
The Greater Morristown YMCA - Kids Night Out
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Kids Night Out
Meadowlands YMCA - Parents' Night Out
Ridgewood YMCA - Parents Night Out
West Morris Area YMCA - Kids' Events
YMCA of Montclair - Parents Night Out
Active Older Adults/Seniors
Greater Somerset County YMCA - FITNESS: Active Older Adults
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA - Active Older Adults
Madison Area YMCA - Active Older Adults
Meadowlands YMCA - Active Older Adult
Ocean County YMCA - Active Older Adults Activities
Raritan Valley YMCA - Active Older Adults
Summit Area YMCA - Aging Well
Westfield Area YMCA - Seniors
West Morris Area YMCA - Senior Wellness Challenge
Wyckoff Family YMCA - Active Older Adult
YMCA of Greater Westfield - Active Older Adult Programs & Activities
YMCA of Montclair - Community Health and Wellness
YMCA of the Oranges - Senior Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (PDF)