With so many demands on today’s families and the increased focus on early brain development, families need all the support they can get to nurture the potential of youth. That’s why child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Freehold Child Care Discover a world of education and enrichment! The Freehold YMCA provides safe and secure child care for infants, toddlers, pre-school & pre-K (Ages 3 months to 5 years).
- Freehold School Age Child Care School Age Child Care extends your child's learning day in a fun and meaningful way! With a focus on character development and healthy living, children experience academic, physical and social activities under the supervision of positive, caring role models.
- Y Academy | K-6 Education Partner
- Y-Kids Before & After School Care School Age Child Care extends your child's learning day in a fun and meaningful way! With a focus on character development and healthy living, children experience academic, physical and social activities under the supervision of positive, caring role models.
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A leader in childhood obesity prevention, the Y is committed to keeping kids active. Through a partnership with The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, the Healthy U health & physical activity initiative is incorporated in all YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Preschool and School Age programs for youth.
Healthy U is designed to combat childhood obesity by instituting behavioral changes in children using a multi-pronged approach that includes nutrition education, increased physical activity and a family focus. Learn more about the Healthy U program and CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health).
Child Care Event Calendar
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| Be YourSELF Creative Arts & Expression Showcase 5:00 pm Be YourSELF Creative Arts & Expression Showcase @ Bell Works May 10 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm  Middle and high school students and their families are invited to join the Y and our mental health partners, Mental Health Association of Monmouth County and Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, at Bell Works Holmdel, May 10, 5:00-8:00 p.m. for an evening of creative expression and appreciation! At this FREE event, all performers[...] | ||||||
| Spring Golf Tournament Supporting Summer Camp Scholarships 11:00 am Spring Golf Tournament Supporting Summer Camp Scholarships @ Eagle Oaks Country Club May 13 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm  > Purchase Tickets & Sponsorships Join the Y for a day of golf in support of summer camp scholarships for deserving children and families. Your support as a golf and sponsor of our 2024 YMCA Spring Golf Tournament will help the Y provide financial assistance and program subsidies so that all kids have an opportunity[...] | Life After Loss, A Free Grief Support & Mental Wellness Event 6:00 pm Life After Loss, A Free Grief Support & Mental Wellness Event @ The Vogel May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm  Register Now to Join Us for our Free Community Event! We’re gathering with community members at The Vogel in Red Bank on Tuesday, May 14, 6-9 p.m. Join Mary’s Garden Media and the Y for an evening of healing and hope. Talk with local mental health partners providing valuable grief support and mental wellness resources.[...] | |||||
| Old Bridge Family YMCA 15th Birthday Bash! 6:30 pm Old Bridge Family YMCA 15th Birthday Bash! @ Palms Plaza Catering May 30 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm  OLD BRIDGE FAMILY YMCA 15TH BIRTHDAY BASH! JOIN the OLD BRIDGE FAMILY YMCA to celebrate 15 YEARS of strengthening the community. Thursday • May 30 | 6:30-9 P.M. Palms Plaza Catering 343 NJ-34 • Matawan • NJ • 07747 2024 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS CHANGEMAKER » $2,000 Prominent logo placement on signs and in event literature, verbal[...] |
