Fun, Fitness, and Healthy Habits with CATCH PE Journeys - October 2025 Newsletter

The New Jersey YMCA State Alliance coordinated a CATCH PE Journeys training session in September at the Hamilton Area YMCA Sawmill Branch, specifically for staff involved in Out of School Time (OST) programs. The training equipped participants with innovative strategies and practical techniques to engage children in enjoyable, developmentally appropriate activities that promote moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA).

Through interactive exercises, staff explored a range of non-elimination games and easily implementable lessons provided by CATCH PE Journeys, all designed to enhance children's physical activity, academic achievement, and long-term healthy behaviors. This initiative underscores the Alliance’s dedication to providing YMCAs throughout New Jersey with valuable resources and professional development opportunities that elevate program standards and foster healthy, active lifestyles among young people.