More to do. More to love. More at the Y.
A new season brings fresh ways for every age to learn, move, create, and connect at the Y. It isn’t only about the activities you take part in; it’s about the people you share them with. It isn’t just access to programs; it’s access to purpose. Discover your crew, your rhythm, and your reason to keep going this fall at the Summit Area YMCA.
Parent & Child Swim: Stage A
Water discovery for our littlest swimmers. Parents and caregivers guide first splashes and comfort in the water.
Summit YMCA
Ages 6 months – 3 years
Preschool Swim Lessons: Stage 1
Water acclimation for our youngest independent swimmers, building comfort and confidence in the pool.
Summit YMCA
Ages 3–5
Swim to Success: Lifeguard Readiness & Endurance Training
Build the endurance, stroke strength, and water confidence needed to prepare for lifeguard certification, in a supportive, goal-focused setting.
Summit YMCA
Ages 12–18
Aqua Arthritis Deep & Shallow Water
Gentle water-based movements that ease joint stiffness, reduce pain, and support mobility.
Summit YMCA
Aqua Bungee Fitness
A fun, resistance-based workout using water bungees to improve strength, coordination, and balance.
Summit YMCA
Aqua Circuit Deep & Shallow Water
A mix of deep- and shallow-water stations for a total-body workout with cardio, strength, and endurance.
Summit YMCA
After Care
A comprehensive program with homework help, sports and enrichment, and arts and STEM activities.
Berkeley Heights & Summit YMCA
Grades K–5
In-School
Kindergarten, full-day or afternoon sessions
Onsite after care available at Berkeley Heights & New Providence schools, see full school list on enrollment page
Before Care
Dependable, licensed care with homework help, sports and enrichment, and arts and STEM activities before the school day begins.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Grades K–5
In-School (New Providence Schools)
Grades K–5
See full school list on enrollment page
Holiday Care
Provides care during school vacation days for students enrolled in our Aftercare programs, subject to capacity.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Grades K–5
Summit YMCA
Grades K–5
The Learning Circle YMCA
Serving children 6 weeks to 5 years, our programs nurture curiosity, creativity, and growth in a safe, supportive environment using The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers.
Summit YMCA
Infant Care · Ages 6 weeks–18 months
Toddler Care · Ages 18 months–2½ years
Preschool · Ages 2½–4 years
Pre-Kindergarten · Ages 4+
Kindergarten · Ages 5+
Summer Camp · Ages 4+
2026–27 school year registration is currently open
Learning Lane at the Berkeley Heights YMCA
Serving children 6 weeks to 5 years, our programs nurture curiosity, creativity, and growth in a safe, supportive environment using The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Preschool · Ages 2½–4
Pre-K · Ages 4+
Pre-K Wrap
Summer Camp · Ages 2½+
2026–27 school year registration is currently open
Parents Night Out
Drop the kids off for two hours of supervised fun while you recharge, run errands, or enjoy a quiet evening. Members $15 · Non-Members $35.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Summit YMCA
A World of Music
Introducing you to musical traditions, cultures, and instruments from around the world through live performances, instrument demonstrations, and direct engagement with professional musicians. Presented by Music for All Seasons, sponsored through a grant from The Summit Foundation.
Summit YMCA
Adult 50+
Canasta Open Play
Drop in for a friendly game of canasta in a relaxed, social setting.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Coffee & Conversation: Healthy Heart, Clear Mind
Join Randy Mackenzie, a certified Transcendental Meditation teacher from the Summit TM Center, for an introductory talk on how TM can help reduce stress, sharpen mental clarity, and support heart health and overall well-being.
Summit YMCA
Adult 55+
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Adult 55+
Create & Connect
A welcoming social group for adults to gather, relax, and work on favorite creative projects once a month. Knitting, crochet, drawing, journaling, and more are all welcome. Bring your own supplies; no instruction provided, just community and conversation.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Crochet Club
Bring your yarn and hook and join fellow crafters for an easygoing crochet session.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Day Trips & Excursions
Get out and explore with guided day trips and excursions to gardens, theaters, and cultural destinations around the area.
Mary Poppins Matinee · Paper Mill Playhouse
Get Up & Dance
A judgment-free, drop-in dance fitness hour featuring the greatest dance hits of the 1970s and early 80s. No routines, no pressure, just great music and a chance to move.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Knitting
All-skill-levels session for knitters of every level. Bring your own needles and yarn, work on your current project, pick up new techniques, and enjoy the company of fellow crafters.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Knitting For A Purpose
Knitting for a Purpose is a volunteer program that brings people together to knit handmade items for local nonprofits serving those in need. Join us Thursdays to connect, create, and make a difference. No YMCA membership or fee required. Prefer a hook to needles? Crochet For A Cause by Togetherhood® welcomes crocheters into the same effort on Wednesdays.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Chinese Mahjong
A traditional Chinese tile-based game typically played by 4 players. It combines skill, strategy, memory, and a degree of luck. Chinese Mahjong is traditional and flexible, with players creating winning hands from sequences and matching sets using standard rules.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Mahjong Social
An evening of open Mahjong play. Bring your skills and enjoy the game with fellow players.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Wet Felting Workshop
Hands-on workshops where you'll transform colorful wool into framable art, one-of-a-kind jewelry, and holiday ornaments using the traditional art of wet felting. No experience needed; not suitable for those allergic to wool.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Mainly adults; ages 13+ welcome
Wet Felting Mini Workshop
Shorter, family-friendly felting sessions where kids, teens, and adults turn soft wool into a keepsake, from a felted fiber art project to a felt-covered bar of soap. All materials included; not suitable for those allergic to wool.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Ages 12+; under 12 with parent support
Family Foot Darts
Try your skills by kicking soccer balls, hitting off our T-ball stand, or taking a swing with foam golf balls to score points just like a real dartboard, the closer you get to the center, the higher you score!
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Music for Aardvarks with Kat
A joyful, high-energy early childhood music class for babies and toddlers with a parent or guardian, blending live music, movement, and imaginative play.
Summit YMCA
Wet Felting Mini Workshop
Shorter, family-friendly felting sessions where kids, teens, and adults turn soft wool into a keepsake, from a felted fiber art project to a felt-covered bar of soap. All materials included; not suitable for those allergic to wool.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Ages 12+; under 12 with parent support
6th Grade Challenge
A quarterly social event where 6th graders play games, participate in challenges, and get to know one another in a fun and welcoming environment.
7th Grade Initiative
Free for all local 7th graders, this program opens the doors of the Y offering fitness center access, open gym, community service, and monthly social events.
Summit YMCA & Berkeley Heights YMCA
Grade 7
8th Grade Leaders Club
Lead, serve, and grow. Students build community service experience, teamwork, and healthy habits in a safe and supportive environment.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Grade 8
Summit YMCA
Grade 8
Achievers
A free college and career prep program offering mentorship, SAT prep, career workshops, internship opportunities, and more.
Summit YMCA
Grades 9–12
eSports
Compete, connect, and game on in a supervised environment with fellow players.
Summit YMCA
Grades 6–12
Girls Night In
A fun and supportive evening just for girls, filled with activities, connection, and positive experiences in a safe space.
Summit YMCA
Grades 6–12
Men of Tomorrow
A mentorship program empowering young men to build character, leadership skills, and confidence for the future.
Summit YMCA
Grades 6–12
Mic'd Up
Teens can attend up to 3 sessions to discuss topics they care about, connect with others, and create their own podcast-style conversations in a fun, creative space.
Summit YMCA
Grades 6–12
Money Talks
Build your financial confidence and learn the basics of budgeting, saving, credit, investing, and managing money to make smart decisions for your future.
Summit YMCA
Grades 6–8
Teen Center
More than a hangout. A safe, supervised space for students to relax, do homework, socialize, and take part in programs that build leadership and self-expression.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Grades 6–12
Summit YMCA
Grades 6–12
Teen Chef
Each week, participants learn to create seasonal appetizers, hearty entrees, and delicious desserts in this hands-on cooking program.
Summit YMCA
Grades 6–12
Food Distribution
Volunteers are needed to organize groceries (8:30 AM) at Summit YMCA and/or deliver them (10:00 AM) locally to those in need. Sign up for your date below, and be sure to fill out the volunteer application too.
Summit YMCA
Senior Manicure Day
Volunteers will give hand massages and light manicures to Summit Vito Gallo Senior Center residents and can also bake treats for them. Sign up for your date below, and be sure to fill out the volunteer application too.
12 Chestnut, Summit
Adaptive Fitness: Dance & Yoga
This high-energy program blends Zumba-inspired movement, Latin dance rhythms, and gentle yoga to create a fun and supportive fitness experience.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Ages 12–21
Adaptive Yoga
Inclusive yoga designed for individuals with special needs to build strength, flexibility, and relaxation in a supportive setting.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Ages 12–21
Indoor Rowing Small Group Training
A joint-friendly, full-body workout that delivers powerful cardio and strength benefits.
Summit YMCA
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
A free, research-based program for adult cancer survivors, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA helps rebuild strength, increase physical activity, and connect participants in a supportive community.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Summit YMCA
Parkinson's Class
A science-based program helping individuals with Parkinson's (PD) or MS improve quality of life through targeted, function-restoring exercise. Inquire below for screening info.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
PWR!Moves
Atlantic Health
Puppy Yoga
Take a moment to "paws" for self-care and serenity. This event is hosted in partnership and support of Home for Good Dogs Rescue.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Fast Hands Pickleball: Attack & Counterattack
A high-energy clinic focused on quicker hands, stronger paddle control, and smarter attacking and counterattacking at the kitchen line.
Summit YMCA
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Pickleball 101: Learn to Play
New to pickleball? Learn serving, returning, dinking, scoring, and the rules of the game in a fun, welcoming clinic. No experience necessary!
Summit YMCA
Beginner
Play With the Coach: Guided Play
Structured game play with hands-on instruction and real-time feedback on positioning, shot selection, and strategy from an experienced coach.
Summit YMCA
Level-Based Guided Play
Third Shot Academy
Master the third shot drop and drive, sharpen placement and control, and learn smarter strategies for advancing to the kitchen.
Summit YMCA
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
T-Ball
First swings, first friends, first love of the game.
Summit YMCA
Ages 3–5
Advanced Basketball
Skill-focused training for youth ready to take their game to the next level.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Ages 10–13
Summit YMCA
Ages 6–7
Ages 8–9
Ages 10–12
Fundamentals of Basketball
Build confidence through drills, scrimmages, and teamwork in a supportive setting.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Ages 6–8
Summit YMCA
Ages 6–7
Ages 8–9
Ages 10–12
High School Basketball Academy
High-energy clinics where kids build skills, confidence, and a love for competition.
Summit YMCA
Ages 14–17
Peewee Basketball
Introduce your little one to the game in a fun, energetic class that builds basic skills and movement.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Ages 3–5
Ages 4–6
Summit YMCA
Ages 3–5
Travel Basketball Tryouts
Try out for the SAY travel basketball teams, coached by Toni Harrell and Kareem Douglas. Tryout dates: Oct 15 & 17.
Summit YMCA
12U Girls · Grades 4–6
12U Boys · Grades 4–6
YBL Open Gym
Free, unstructured open gym time for Youth Basketball League players to practice and play.
Summit YMCA
Grades K–2
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Grades 2–3
No registration required
Youth Basketball League
Weekend league games for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Games at Summit YMCA (K–1st) and Berkeley Heights YMCA (2nd–3rd).
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Grades 2–3 Girls
Grades 2–3 Boys
Grades 2–3 Advanced Boys
Summit YMCA
Grade K Girls
Grade K Boys
Intro to Sports
Each week highlights a different sport, football, t-ball, soccer, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, and hockey giving participants the chance to explore new interests, build fundamental skills, and discover the joy of active play.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Ages 3–5
Youth Soccer
Get in the game. Our youth soccer program builds fundamentals, friendships, and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
Summit YMCA
Ages 6–10
Intro to Tennis
A beginner-friendly intro to tennis using age-appropriate equipment, low-compression balls, and shorter racquets. Welcomes all ability levels and builds skills from the first lesson.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Ages 5–6
Ages 7–9
Summit YMCA
Middle School Volleyball
For players both new to the game and ready to elevate with advanced technique, competitive play, and strategy.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Grades 6–8 · Clinic
Volleyball Co-Ed
Dig, set, spike, repeat. A fun co-ed volleyball program building fundamentals and teamwork.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
Grades 2–5
