Essex YMCA Brings Back Free Memberships For 7th Graders: Cedar Grove, Verona Kids Eligible

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The YMCA of Montclair is trying to make “7” a lucky number.

The YMCA of Montclair's Park Street Branch recently announced that it will be bringing back its 7th Grade Initiative, a free school year offering which includes memberships to 7th graders in Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, Clifton, Glen Ridge, Montclair and Verona.

“We work hard to expand our offerings for youth and teens, because if we can capture a healthy lifestyle while they’re young, it could stick for life,” said Jo Ann Short, CEO of the YMCA of Montclair.

Those who are interested in the 7th Grade Initiative need to attend an open house at the Park Street Branch that includes both the student and a parent /guardian. Interested participants should RSVP with their intended orientation date two days prior to the date selected to kgriffiths@montclairymca.org or (973) 415-6102. Limited spaces are available in the 7th grade initiative program on a first-come first-served basis.

The dates and times for the orientation sessions are listed below:

• September 23 at 6 p.m.
• September 24 at 1:30 p.m.
• September 28 at 6 p.m.
• September 30 at 5 p.m.
• October 1 at 4 p.m.

Photo: YMCA of Montclair

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