Spring Into Wellness at The Gateway Family YMCA

As the weather begins to warm, The Gateway Family YMCA is preparing for a strong Spring session of YMCA programs focused on safety, motivation and overall wellness. The Gateway Family YMCA offers Spring programs including Indoor, Outdoor and Virtual Group Exercise, Swimming Lessons, Youth Programs, Child Care, Virtual Learning Spaces, Virtual WISE Services and Summer Day Camp. Registration for Y Spring Programs and Summer Day Camp 2021 is available online at www.tgfymca.org.

“Our commitment to our community and safety is forefront in all decisions. Research shows that the social isolation endured this past year will have lasting effects on our community, and we are dedicated to doing everything we can to ensure that we are here for all,” stated Krystal R. Canady, CEO, The Gateway Family YMCA. “We are proud of our ability to serve our community through housing and social services and Y member wellness services 24-hours a day through our expansive staff and program opportunities offered in-person and virtually. The world is very different than it was a year ago, and so is our Y.”

The Gateway Family YMCA’s Spring program opportunities include a mix of In-Person Indoor, Outdoor and Virtual Programs such as Yoga, Cycling, Group Exercise, Swimming Lessons, Swim Team Stroke Clinic, Youth Programs, Virtual WISE Services and family experiences including Basketball and Family Swimming. Traditional YMCA wellness services, fitness centers, free weights and nutrition programs remain available to Y members with no reservations required following local safety guidelines. In addition, The Gateway Family YMCA continues to offer virtual chronic disease management programs to the community (no membership required), including Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring and Diabetes Empowerment Education programs. Registration is available for all at www.tgfymca.org including community-based programs.

The Gateway Family YMCA is also registering online for Summer Day Camp, held July 5th – August 27th for children entering Pre-K Age 3 through 6th Grade. Summer Day Camp teaches essential leadership and social skills and helps kids build character and develop confidence and independence. At The Gateway Family YMCA Summer Day Camp, kids can develop new skills, build self-confidence, make new friendships and gain a sense of belonging – all while having tons of fun in an outdoor, active environment. From games and sports to arts and crafts to outdoor adventures to science and technology, a Y Summer Day Camp experience offers kids the chance to learn new things and enjoy new adventures.

“At The Gateway Family YMCA, safety is our number one priority. We are following all state, local and CDC guidelines to ensure our Y branches, facilities and programs continue to meet the needs of our local communities,” stated Melynda A. Mileski, EVP, Chief Operating Officer. “Throughout this past year, we have created a number of surveys to ensure that our Y was meeting the immediate and upcoming needs of those we serve. We have been creatively adding programs and experiences based on their direct feedback.”

The Gateway Family YMCA is a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. With a focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across the local community, the Y brings together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, to ensure that all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive. The Y doesn’t just strengthen bodies – it strengthens people, families and communities.

For more information on The Gateway Family YMCA or Y Spring Programs, visit www.tgfymca.org For information on Summer Day Camp at The Gateway Family YMCA, visit www.tgfymca.org/day-camp or contact The Gateway Family YMCA Five Points Branch 908-688-9622 or Rahway Branch 732-388-0057.