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166 Main Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
732-290-9040
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613 Hope Road Building 4
2nd Floor
Eatontown, NJ 07724
732-544-4544
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The Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center
945 State Highway 36
Leonardo, NJ 07737
732-497-3811
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Monday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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| YMCA Day of Giving YMCA Day of Giving @ Freehold Family YMCA, Freehold Child Care, Old Bridge Family YMCA, Red Bank Family YMCA, Ocean County YMCA Mar 3 all-day  YMCAs across the country will come together for 24 hours in a Day of Giving to help communitiesaccess the resources and support they need. Please join us on our Day of Giving, Tuesday, March 3, to help our Y expand access to vital programs and services for deserving children and families in our community. Visit [...] Safe Circle Group 4:15 pm Safe Circle Group @ Union Beach Library Mar 3 @ 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm  YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling & Social Services PRESENTS: Safe Circle Group – A therapy intended for kids ages 8-13 years whose family members struggle with addiction. Children who live with the effects of addiction in their families often carry heavy emotions in silence. This group offers a safe space to share, learn, and [...] | Application Assistance in Holmdel 4:00 pm Application Assistance in Holmdel @ St. Benedicts Mar 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm  Application Assistance (Holmdel) 1st Wednesday of the month, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Visit Bayshore Family Success Center at St. Benedicts, 165 Bethany Rd in Holmdel for help filling out ANY applications. We will also be providing information about our center including what we offer, handing out fliers and our monthly calendar of events, and [...] | Application Assistance in Atlantic Highlands 9:00 am Application Assistance in Atlantic Highlands @ United Methodist Church in Atlantic Highlands Mar 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm  Application Assistance (Atlantic Highlands) 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come see the Bayshore Family Success Center at United Methodist Church in Atlantic Highlands at 96 Third Ave for help completing any applications. We will also be providing information about what we offer, handing out fliers and our monthly [...] Executive Functioning & Social Skills Group 4:00 pm Executive Functioning & Social Skills Group @ Union Beach Library Mar 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm  YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling & Social Services PRESENTS: THE MIGHTY MINDS (Ages 7-10 Years) Executive Functioning & Social Skills Group STARTING March 5, 2026 • Thursdays, 4–5 P.M. Union Beach Library 810 Union Avenue, Union Beach, NJ For more information or to register, contact Rushele Ryder: rryder@ymcanj.org 848-367-6167 Big feelings, busy brains, and [...] Social Skills & Self-Esteem Group 5:15 pm Social Skills & Self-Esteem Group @ Union Beach Library Mar 5 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm  YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling & Social Services PRESENTS: THE GROWTH CIRCLE (Ages 10-14 Years) Social Skills & Self-Esteem Group STARTING March 5, 2026 • Thursdays 5:15-6:15 P.M. Union Beach Library 810 Union Avenue, Union Beach, NJ For more information or to register, contact Rushele Ryder: rryder@ymcanj.org 848-367-6167 Growing up isn’t easy and no [...] | Monmouth County Social Services Assistance 9:00 am Monmouth County Social Services Assistance @ Bayshore Family Success Center Mar 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm  Every 1st Friday, the Bayshore Family Success Center will have Monmouth County Social Services on site to assist and process applications for TANF, SNAP, General Assistance, and Health Insurance. Contact us via phone or email with any questions. Pop-Up Baby Pantry, Leonardo 10:00 am Pop-Up Baby Pantry, Leonardo @ Bayshore Family Success Center Mar 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm  The need for diapers doesn’t have to be overwhelming! On average babies need 6 diapers a day and newborns need more than double that. Not having diapers can lead to less frequent changes causing severe diaper rash, urinary tract and staph infections, and other health conditions. Supporting Families The Bayshore Family Success Center is excited [...] | New Trainer Special at the YMCA! New Trainer Special at the YMCA! @ Freehold Family YMCA & Old Bridge Family YMCA Mar 7 all-day  MEET THE TRAINER at the Freehold Family YMCA and Old Bridge Family YMCA! Our certified personal trainers are here to help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident—no matter your age or fitness level. With one-on-one guidance, motivation, and accountability, you’ll learn proper technique, build strength safely, and stay inspired every step of the way! [...] Camp Zehnder Open House 11:00 am Camp Zehnder Open House @ Camp Zehnder Mar 7 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm  KIDS ARE IN FOR ADVENTURE AT YMCA CAMP ZEHNDER! Visit our February open houses to learn about our exciting summer ahead, with a Special Offer: All guests will be entered to win a FREE WEEK OF CAMP with the purchase of one or more weeks of YMCA Camp Zehnder 2026 summer camp. *excludes specialty camps [...] | ||
| Technology Class 10:00 am Technology Class @ Atlantic Highlands Library Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am  Beginner Technology Assistance Class Need help setting up an email account? Want to make a spreadsheet, but have no idea how? Want to connect with loved ones on social media? Then this is the right class for you. Join Bayshore Family Success Center in Atlantic Highlands Library to learn the basics. Bring your own computer, [...] Ninja Warrior | Free Trial Class 4:15 pm Ninja Warrior | Free Trial Class @ Freehold Family YMCA Mar 10 @ 4:15 pm – 6:45 pm  Try Our Ninja Warrior Class – FREE! Think you have what it takes to conquer the course? Join us at the Freehold Family YMCA for a FREE trial Ninja Warrior class Tuesday. March 10 and experience the fun, challenge, and excitement for yourself! Love the class? The adventure doesn’t stop there! We also offer Ninja [...] | 1950s Ice Cream Social | Freehold Family YMCA 11:30 am 1950s Ice Cream Social | Freehold Family YMCA @ Freehold Family YMCA Mar 11 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm  ICE CREAM SOCIAL | 1950s THEME! Step back in time with our 1950s-themed ice cream social—a fun, feel-good event! Enjoy classic ice cream treats, retro vibes, and old-fashioned fun just like the good ol’ days. From sweet sundaes to sock-hop spirit, this nostalgic celebration is the perfect way to cool off, connect, and create lasting [...] Jewelry Making 3:30 pm Jewelry Making @ Atlantic Highlands Library Mar 11 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm  Jewelry Making for Kids Kids 8 and over can join Debbie in making some beaded bracelets that can be given to loved ones or kept for yourself! A gift made from the heart. Atlantic Highlands Library, 100 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Registration is required. Call us at 732-497-3811 or email familysuccess@ymcanj.org Testing Anxiety Group 5:00 pm Testing Anxiety Group @ YMCA Counseling & Social Services Mar 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm  YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling & Social Services PRESENTS: Test Day Toolbox Testing Anxiety Group (For Students in Grades 3-5) March 11, 2026 – April 22, 2026 (Wednesdays) 5-6 P.M. YMCA Counseling & Social Services 166 Main Street, Matawan, NJ For more information or to register, contact Jessica DeVita, LSW: jdevita@ymcanj.org 732-908-8777 Does your [...] | Grandparent Support Group: Learn and Share Your Story 1:00 pm Grandparent Support Group: Learn and Share Your Story @ Zoom Online Meeting Mar 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm  Support for the Special Role You Play in Your Grandchild’s Life Helping with the kids? From providing occasional babysitting to raising them as your own, more and more grandparents are actively involved in the day-to-day life of their grandchildren. Join us at our grandparents’ group to learn and share valuable information. Held virtually via Zoom. [...] | Family Game Night at the Freehold Family YMCA 6:00 pm Family Game Night at the Freehold Family YMCA @ Freehold Family YMCA Mar 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm  FAMILY GAME NIGHT AT THE FREEHOLD FAMILY YMCA! Family Game Night at the Y is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and have fun together! Bring the whole family for an evening filled with games, laughter, and friendly competition. MARCH 13 | 6-7:30 P.M. FAMILIES WITH KIDS AGES 3+ For more information, contact twilson@ymcanj.org. REGISTER [...] Parents Night Out | Camp Zehnder 6:00 pm Parents Night Out | Camp Zehnder @ Camp Zehnder Mar 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm  Drop the kids off for a night of fun, so you can shop till you drop and get it all done! We will have games, crafts, and science experiments, and LOTS of fun! REGISTER NOW! January | Parents Night Out February | Parents Night Out March | Parents Night Out April | Parents Night Out [...] | New Trainer Special at the YMCA! New Trainer Special at the YMCA! @ Freehold Family YMCA & Old Bridge Family YMCA Mar 14 all-day MEET THE TRAINER at the Freehold Family YMCA and Old Bridge Family YMCA! Our certified personal trainers are here to help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident—no matter your age or fitness level. With one-on-one guidance, motivation, and accountability, you’ll learn proper technique, build strength safely, and stay inspired every step of the way! [...] | ||
| St. Paddy’s Day Craft Party 3:30 pm St. Paddy’s Day Craft Party @ Middletown Library Mar 17 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm  St. Paddy’s Day Craft Party Tuesday, March 17, 3:30pm-4:30pm Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Join the Bayshore Family Success Center in a craft party at the Middletown Library located at 55 New Monmouth Rd, Middletown where we will have a variety of crafts for you to do. If you would like to register, please email familysuccess@ymcanj.org | Pop-Up Baby Pantry, Keansburg 1:30 pm Pop-Up Baby Pantry, Keansburg @ St. Ann's Keansburg Mar 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm The need for diapers doesn’t have to be overwhelming! On average babies need 6 diapers a day and newborns need more than double that. Not having diapers can lead to less frequent changes causing severe diaper rash, urinary tract and staph infections, and other health conditions. Supporting Families The Bayshore Family Success Center is excited [...] Testing Anxiety Group 5:00 pm Testing Anxiety Group @ YMCA Counseling & Social Services Mar 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling & Social Services PRESENTS: Test Day Toolbox Testing Anxiety Group (For Students in Grades 3-5) March 11, 2026 – April 22, 2026 (Wednesdays) 5-6 P.M. YMCA Counseling & Social Services 166 Main Street, Matawan, NJ For more information or to register, contact Jessica DeVita, LSW: jdevita@ymcanj.org 732-908-8777 Does your [...] | Application Assistance in Atlantic Highlands 9:00 am Application Assistance in Atlantic Highlands @ United Methodist Church in Atlantic Highlands Mar 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Application Assistance (Atlantic Highlands) 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 9am-12pm Come see the Bayshore Family Success Center at United Methodist Church in Atlantic Highlands located at 96 Third Ave for help filling out ANY applications. We will also be providing information about our center and what we offer, handing out fliers and our [...] | Monmouth County Social Services Assistance 9:00 am Monmouth County Social Services Assistance @ Bayshore Family Success Center Mar 20 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Every 1st and 3rd Friday, we will have Social Services on site to assist and process applications for TANF, SNAP, GA, and health insurance. Contact us via phone or email with any questions. Teen Nights at Camp Zehnder 6:00 pm Teen Nights at Camp Zehnder @ Camp Zehnder Mar 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm  TEEN NIGHTS AT CAMP ZEHNDER Get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars! Teen Nights at Camp Zehnder are the perfect way for teens to hang out with friends, make new connections, and enjoy all the fun the Y has to offer. From swimming and playing outdoor games to music, snacks, and campfire vibes, [...] | New Trainer Special at the YMCA! New Trainer Special at the YMCA! @ Freehold Family YMCA & Old Bridge Family YMCA Mar 21 all-day MEET THE TRAINER at the Freehold Family YMCA and Old Bridge Family YMCA! Our certified personal trainers are here to help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident—no matter your age or fitness level. With one-on-one guidance, motivation, and accountability, you’ll learn proper technique, build strength safely, and stay inspired every step of the way! [...] Teen Nights at the Red Bank Family YMCA! 7:00 pm Teen Nights at the Red Bank Family YMCA! @ Red Bank Family YMCA Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm  TEEN NIGHTS AT RED BANK FAMILY YMCA JOIN US for YMCA Teen Night, a fun, safe, and social space for teens to relax, connect, and learn what the Red Bank YMCA has to offer! Enjoy open gym time, games, and pool activities. It’s a great way to spend Saturday nights with friends while staying engaged [...] YMCA Camp Zehnder Flashlight Night Hike 7:30 pm YMCA Camp Zehnder Flashlight Night Hike @ YMCA Camp Zehnder Mar 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm  YMCA Camp Zehnder Flashlight Night Hike SATURDAY • MAR. 21 & APR. 11 » 7:30-9 P.M. JOIN US for after-dark hike around Camp Zehnder! We will investigate the seasonal changes around camp and try to tune in with nature. Weather permitting, we will look for constellations and discuss the myths that long ago people used [...] | ||
| Application Assistance Keansburg 11:00 am Application Assistance Keansburg @ St. Marks, Keansburg Mar 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Application Assistance St. Marks 247 Carr Ave, Keansburg Fourth Monday of the month, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Come see the Bayshore Family Success Center in Keansburg for help with any applications. We will also be providing information about our center/what we offer, handing out fliers/calendars, and providing any resources you may need. A notary [...] | Testing Anxiety Group 5:00 pm Testing Anxiety Group @ YMCA Counseling & Social Services Mar 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling & Social Services PRESENTS: Test Day Toolbox Testing Anxiety Group (For Students in Grades 3-5) March 11, 2026 – April 22, 2026 (Wednesdays) 5-6 P.M. YMCA Counseling & Social Services 166 Main Street, Matawan, NJ For more information or to register, contact Jessica DeVita, LSW: jdevita@ymcanj.org 732-908-8777 Does your [...] Freehold Family YMCA Camp Open House 6:00 pm Freehold Family YMCA Camp Open House @ Freehold Family YMCA Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm  YMCA CAMP OPEN HOUSE | The Place for Summer Adventures! Embark on a summer adventure at YMCA Camp! Visit our open house at Freehold Family YMCA and My Y Preschool Camp to discover the excitement, camaraderie, and unforgettable experiences that await your family this season. Check Out Exciting Specialty Camps! Learn about our variety of [...] | Family Fun Night 4:30 pm Family Fun Night @ Union Beach Borough Hall Mar 26 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm  Family Fun Night in Union Beach Last Thursday of the month, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Join the Bayshore Family Success Center at Union Beach Borough Hall located at 650 Poole Ave in Union Beach for a Family Fun Night! There will be pizza and refreshments for all registered participants. We will be having an [...] | New Trainer Special at the YMCA! New Trainer Special at the YMCA! @ Freehold Family YMCA & Old Bridge Family YMCA Mar 28 all-day MEET THE TRAINER at the Freehold Family YMCA and Old Bridge Family YMCA! Our certified personal trainers are here to help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident—no matter your age or fitness level. With one-on-one guidance, motivation, and accountability, you’ll learn proper technique, build strength safely, and stay inspired every step of the way! [...] | |||
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