Your Y in the news
Read how our Y is making headlines.
Check back often to stay on top of the latest news.
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August 24
South Amboy Arts Council, YMCA partner for workshops
South Amboy’s Arts Council and the South Amboy YMCA will present a new series of evening workshops and classes called Y Art? Because it Matters!
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July 31
YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy Plans YMCA Day of Service and Remembrance
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy, Greater Middlesex County’s leading not-for-profit community service organization, will recognize the 2017 September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance by bringing YMCA staff and volunteers together with other civic groups to perform a service project in each of the three communities served by a YMCA membership facility - the towns of Metuchen, Edison, South Amboy.
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July 31
After School, Kids Discover Their Potential at the Y
A new school year is filled with potential—a chance to start new routines and habits, build new friendships and discover new possibilities and interests.
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June 15
Father’s Day is a Reminder of the Important Role Dads Play in Children’s Lives
On Sunday, June 18, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy joins the nation in celebrating Father’s Day and recognizing the influence fathers and adult male role models have in children’s lives.
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May 23
YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy Hosted 96th Annual Dinner Meeting
The YMCA Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy held its 96th Annual Dinner Meeting on May 3 at the Pines Manor in Edison. YMCA volunteers, donors, staff and key community leaders gathered to look back at YMCA activities in the past year and learn about the vision of the YMCA for the coming year.
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May 04
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2017 YMCA MALINOWSKI YOUTH AWARD WINNERS!
The Malinowski award is presented to outstanding youth employees of the YMCA of MEWSA. Check out our winners for 2017!!
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April 27
YMCA Gives Discount Memberships for Hidden Heroes Caregivers
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy has announced that they will be offering a 25% membership discount at the Edison YMCA for caregivers of veterans and those who have served in the military.
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April 24
YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy Wants Kids to “Charge into Summer” During Annual Healthy Kids Day®
On Saturday, April 29, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy is holding a free community events at their YMCAs in local communities to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families.
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April 03
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
If you enjoy having fun during your work day, are creative, have boundless energy, and want to make a difference in your community, then you belong working at the Y.
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March 13
YMCA Honors Patricia Wiley and Former Governor James Florio
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will be holding its Annual Dinner on May 3, 2017 at 6:00 PM at the Pines Manor in Edison which will feature a recap of the year’s activities and present the Charles S. Edgar Memorial Award and Peter J. Barnes, Jr. Community Champion Award to deserving members of the community who support and further the YMCA’s goals.
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February 24
CHILDREN AT YMCA ENJOY SCRATCH ENRICHMENT CLASS
EDISON - It’s called Scratch. And children at the Edison Branch of the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy love using it to create their own interactive stories, games, animations and simulations. Children 8 to 16 attend classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the YMCA.
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February 21
YMCA of MEWSA Receives Swimming Grant from Autism Speaks for Pilot Program
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) has announced that they have recently received a grant from Autism Speaks to provide swimming and water safety lessons to financially disadvantaged children with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome.
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January 16
YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy Launches 2017 Annual Campaign to Support Community Needs
The funds raised by the YMCA will ensure that everyone in the communities served by the YMCA of MEWSA have access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
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December 27
Metuchen Y Dives into Autism Swims Program
Local schools partner with the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy to provide swimming lessons for children with autism.
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December 01
Mad Science Comes To South Amboy
The South Amboy YMCA has added a new Enrichment class to their roster: Mad Science!
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December 01
SEER Member Survey
The YMCA of MEWSA is participating in a nationwide membership satisfaction survey through our survey partner, SEER Analytics.
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December 01
Autism Swims Program
The Metuchen Y is pleased to announce a new swimming program called “Autism Swims”.
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December 01
Toys for Tots Drive
The YMCA is sponsoring a Toys for Tots toy drive which is run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
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December 01
STEM Grant Received for Pre-Schoolers at South Amboy YMCA
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) has received notification of a grant award in the amount of $7,500 from the PNC Foundation to implement a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program at the Ready…Set…Learn Early Education Center at the South Amboy YMCA.
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October 12
Fall Spectacular