With a focus on developing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, membership in the Y brings about meaningful change.
From teaching thousands of our youth to swim, to making a difference in our local community’s health, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is proud to serve our members and community.
Has the Y had a positive impact in your life? We want to hear your Y story and share it with the community! Submit your story below.
Helping Kids Learn, Grow & Thrive at The Y
Freehold Family YMCA child care and summer camp participant Micheal Sweeney shares what it means to his children and family be a part of the YMCA.
YMCA Camps TV
YMCA campers share their fun and fabulous summer season, and Mom shares what makes all the difference for her family and her happy camper at the Y!
Thanks for Making YMCA Summer Camp Possible
Thank you to our donors who helped make summer camp at the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County a possibility!
Helping Kids Cope Through COVID-19 with the Y’s Counseling & Social Services
The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County provides group counseling at our emergency child care locations.
Bright Futures Await Our Y Achievers Graduates!
When a high school teacher tells you, “Our teens are broken”, you respond with programs that aim to empower every at-risk child to reach boldly toward their dreams. The Y’s Arts & Outreach team serves [...]
Cultivating Super Powers | A Very Special Prom
The Y helps all achieve to the best of their ability, and our special populations are no exception. The Y’s Bayshore Family Success Center opened our doors to a very special prom night in partnership [...]
Stronger Every Day | Mari’s Story
Seven years ago Mari made an early entrance into this world! Once we got her plumped up and healthy I started taking her to swim lessons at The Y in Red Bank where we live. [...]
There’s a Hero in All of Us | Eric’s Story
The Y is here for ALL. But we felt that children in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities were missing out on enriching summer camp experiences. So we put our thinking “capes” on and [...]
The Power of a Caring Hand | Teddy’s Story
“When everyone else turned me away, I found the YMCA. They have made me a better person inside and out.” Teddy, a single father, and his 6 year-old daughter Shannon were alone and struggling badly, [...]