Young Men & Womens Christian Assn Of Newark & Vicinity

Youth development: the ymca operates afterschool and camp programs in hudson and essex counties. In 2024, the ymca served 1268 kids in the afterschool and summer day camp programs in hudson and essex counties. The newark ymca is a qualified provider serving children and families with disabilities through the new jersey department of children and families. Our camp linwood macdonald provides superb environmental education and recreational programs in a residential camp. This past year, the ymca provided residential camp services to 2600 campers.

Healthy living: we have not opened traditional membership since covid19, but we still were able to serve 564 kids with youth sports and recreational services. Over 120 kids were taught swimming and water safety.