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Game on at Summit YMCA | Join the Summer Adult Basketball League! 5-31-2023
Summit Area YMCA 2023 Annual Celebration Recap 5-26-2023
Achieving Balance as a Stay-at-Home Mom: CALM Method Workshop 5-25-2023
Memorial Day Weekend 2023 Hours & Group Ex Schedules 5-24-2023
Dive into Summer Fun with the Summit Area YMCA! 5-24-2023
Sweat N Save! Personal Training Savings 5-18-2023
Celebrate Fatherhood! Ride to Celebrate Dads 5-18-2023
Dance to Celebrate Motherhood at Summit Area YMCA 5-12-2023
2023 Mental Health & Wellness Fair 5-3-2023
Major Announcement: Big Changes Coming to the Summit YMCA 4-25-2023
Revolutionize Your Workout with the Power Plate 4-19-2023
Transform Your Sundays with Yoga Sundays! 4-19-2023
Shake Up Your Workout With A BollyX POP UP Class! 4-17-2023
Protecting Our Children: Summit Area YMCA's Five Days of Action Campaign 4-13-2023
Empowering Youth Through Sports: Join Us for an Engaging Panel Discussion 4-12-2023
Celebrating Our Volunteers: National Volunteer Week at the SAY! 4-10-2023
Gardening Fun for the Whole Family: Join Our Square Foot Workshop! 4-7-2023
Introducing Adaptive SwimPro: A New Inclusive Swim Program at the Summit Area YMCA 4-5-2023
NEW Yoga Inversions Workshop 4-4-2023
Get ready to experience the latest and greatest Les Mills classes at Summit Area YMCA! 4-4-2023
5 Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy 4-3-2023
SAY Swim Team Tryouts 3-31-2023
Join Us At The Summit Area YMCA 2023 Annual Celebration on May 17th! 3-28-2023
Join Us For A Night Of Fun At The The Learning Circle Parent Social! 3-22-2023
MAKE A SPLASH! REGISTER FOR OUR NEW SEA LION SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIM TEAM! 3-22-2023
Why You Need to Stretch & Why Foam Rollers Are Awesome 3-15-2023
Roll Into Recovery: Foam Roller POP UP 3-15-2023
Aquatics Quarterly Potluck! 3-14-2023
Kickboxing Meets Dance Fitness At The SAY 3-14-2023
Kick It Up A Notch: 2023 Youth Kickball League 3-9-2023
Revitalize Your Spirit: Yoga & Sound Healing 3-9-2023
St. Patty's Day Gold Rush 3-1-2023
Enhance Your Yoga with Essential Oils At Our Yoga Workshop 2-27-2023
Ride To Celebrate Women's History Month 2-27-2023
New Sessions are now available for LIVESTRONG 2-27-2023
Squat Until You Drop Spring Challenge 2-27-2023
Experience The Music of The Great American Songbook with Vivid Stage 2-24-2023
Zumba Your Way To Fitness 2-23-2023
2023 Extra Special Prom 2-22-2023
Volunteer Opportunity: An Extra Special Prom 2-22-2023
Spring into Fitness 2-15-2023
Act It Out: An Improv Workshop for 7th Graders 2-13-2023
Weightlifting Small Group Training 2-10-2023
Annual 3 vs 3 March Madness Basketball Tournament 2-10-2023
Swim Harder, Go Farther! YMCA SwimPro Clinics 2-10-2023
Bill Russell: Legend Screening & Discussion 2-3-2023
Discover the Y’s Connection to Black History Month 2-1-2023
Dance with Your Love this Valentine's Day! 2-1-2023
Share the Y with Someone Special 1-31-2023
2023 Lunar New Year 1-20-2023
A YEAR OF INSPIRING IMPACT OUR 2022 ROUNDUP 1-20-2023
Free Your Mind 1-11-2023
Get Moving in the New Year with Small Group Training Classes! 1-6-2023
Meditation Workshop: A Resolution for Self Care 1-6-2023
MLK Day of Service Collection Drives at The Summit Area YMCA 1-4-2023
1-on-1 Pilates Personal Training at The Summit Area YMCA 1-2-2023
The Y: where kids grow, learn and thrive. 1-2-2023
Early Bird Gets The Camp | Registration Opens January 9 12-29-2022
SAY Food Drive 12-29-2022
5 Benefits of Personal Training at the SAY 12-9-2022
Fitness Festivus! 12-8-2022
Santa's Workshop 12-8-2022
Your New Year's Resolution Starts Here 12-5-2022
Strength Through Yoga: Yoga Practice & Philosophy Workshop 12-1-2022
A Diwali To Remember 11-8-2022
Diaper & Period Program 10-28-2022
Celebrate, Serve & Donate at the Sewa-Diwali Food Drive 10-26-2022
8 Reasons You Should Bike at the Y 10-12-2022
9/28 | Family Fun For All 9-15-2022
Gear Up For Safety: The Summit Area YMCA Bike Rodeo 8-8-2022
SAY Staff Summer Bucket List Challenge 7-28-2022
Get Your End of Summer Season Pool Passes 7-27-2022
Achievers Visit Out of State Universities 7-26-2022
SUMMIT AREA YMCA Branch Crossover Challenge 7-19-2022
Open Swim for Children with Special Needs 7-13-2022
FREE Fridays Summer 2022 7-11-2022
The SAY Celebrates Summer with Annual Healthy Kids Day® 6-14-2022
Holi Color Festival at the Summit Village Green on June 25 6-6-2022
We Have More Work to Do | A Letter to Our Community 5-22-2022
Extra Special Prom Goers Walk the Red-Carpet at the Berkeley Heights YMCA 5-19-2022
Let's Get Ready to (Zumba) Party! 4-5-2022
Aid for Ukraine | Collection Drive for Essential Medical Supplies 3-3-2022
The Berkeley Heights YMCA Turns 2! Celebrate with Us February 6-7 2-1-2022
Go The Distance: February Cycling Challenge 1-31-2022
Summit Area YMCA Closed for Saturday, January 29 1-28-2022
Summit Area YMCA and Community Gives Back to Local Families via Holiday Angel Giving Tree Program 1-17-2022
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. | Collection Drives at the Y 1-14-2022
The Summit YMCA Basketball Team Gets a Taste of the Big Leagues at NY Knicks Game 1-10-2022
2022 Summer Camp Registration Opens January 10 | Early Bird Pricing Through February 28 1-7-2022
Feel the Power with Power Cycling 1-3-2022
10 Key Ingredients for Healthy Habits & Happiness 12-27-2021
2022 Winter Program Guide 12-27-2021
Special Holiday Group Ex Schedule 12-27-2021
Tips for a Successful New Year's Resolution 12-21-2021
Healthy Holiday Recipes: Winter Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing 12-15-2021
9 Ways to Stay Active During the Holidays 12-13-2021
6 Benefits of Attending Dance Classes 12-6-2021
7 Tips to Get You Back in the Gym 11-29-2021
Reasons to Give Back to the Y and the Community 11-29-2021
2021 SAY Swim Team Lap-A-Thon 11-24-2021
Healthy Holiday Recipes: Mushroom Wellington with Creamy Carrot Sauce 11-22-2021
Black Friday at the Summit Area YMCA 11-17-2021
Ready to Sweat? Hot Yoga is Back! 11-9-2021
What the Y Means to Me: From Members of the SAY 10-29-2021
Swim It, Ride It, Run It: Mini Tri at the Summit Y 11/14 10-26-2021
Rally to Raise Awareness: Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Out Day 10-25-2021
How to Bid on Auction Items for the 2021 LOL Charity Auction 9-14-2021
7th Grade Initiative Members Get Reduced Membership Rates at the Pool this Summer! 7-29-2021
6 Great Reasons to Go to the Pool this Summer 2-10-2021
2-Ingredient Pizza Recipe | Healthy Recipes 2-9-2021
8 Simple and Healthy Dishes to Cook at Home for Lunar New Year 2-8-2021
Remembering a Berkeley Heights YMCA Icon: Frank Cavallo 2-5-2021
8 Tips to a Successful New Years Resolution 1-27-2021
6 Amazing Benefits of Attending Summer Camp 12-30-2020
Racism, Injustice & Where to Go From Here: A Youth & Teen Panel Hosted by the Summit Area YMCA 10-6-2020
12 Safety Tips for Cyclists & Drivers on the Road 9-23-2020
Personal Training is Perfect for Teen Athletes Looking to Play Better 7-16-2020
Jenny's Ginger & Scallion Fish Dumplings | Healthy Recipes 7-10-2020
Geri W's Roasted Rack of Lamb with Vegetables | Healthy Recipes 7-3-2020
Linda Flora's Chocolate Chip Banana Bread | Healthy Recipes 7-3-2020
Nick W's Chicken with Leeks and Broccoli | Healthy Recipes 7-3-2020
Balance Exercises for All Ages 6-19-2020
Art for Kids Series | Owl Family Fun 6-18-2020
Art for Kids Series | Spring Birds 6-11-2020
Linda McGovern’s Deep Dish Cookie Pie | Healthy Recipes 6-5-2020
Donna M’s Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins | Healthy Recipes 6-5-2020
Jay Abate's Post-Workout Smoothie | Healthy Recipes 6-4-2020
Art for Kids Series | Pretzel Animals 6-4-2020
Alyssa Reyes’ Simple Spring Rolls | Healthy Recipes 6-3-2020
Anthony Ferrante’s Healthy Banana Bread | Healthy Recipes 6-3-2020
Anthony Ferrante’s Frozen Yogurt Granola Cups | Healthy Recipes 6-3-2020
Courtney Hirschey’s Chopped Kale Salad | Healthy Recipes 6-3-2020
Patrick Lee’s Mint Chocolate Shake | Healthy Recipes 6-3-2020
Sharon Trujillo’s Spinach Egg Burrito | Healthy Recipes 6-3-2020
Anthony Ferrante’s Baked Kale Chips | Healthy Recipes 6-3-2020
Art for Kids Series | Recycled Robots 5-20-2020
Art for Kids Series | Peace Sign Plate 5-20-2020
Virtual Fitness Class Challenge 5-15-2020
Summer Scholastic Read-A-Palooza Virtual Book Fair 5-15-2020
Cycle Your Way To Sanity 5-14-2020
Enjoy Walking and Keep Driving Longer 5-14-2020
Art for Kids Series | Swimmy at Play 5-12-2020
5 Family Fitness Activities 5-11-2020
New LIVE Fitness Classes 5-1-2020
Supporting Our College Students - Free Resources for Students 3-19-2020
5 Reasons to Become a Summer Camp Counselor 1-22-2020
Summit YMCA Parking Lot Closure on January 20 1-17-2020
The New Berkeley Heights YMCA is Almost Ready! 1-7-2020
Spend Your Summer at the Brand New Berkeley Heights Community Pool at the YMCA 12-31-2019
Important Updates Regarding Group Exercise Class Reservations & Policies 12-11-2019
8 Reasons To Get To The Gym Before 8 In The Morning 11-27-2019
Winter is Coming: Stay Informed with Emergency Notifications on The SAY Mobile App 11-8-2019
Summit Area YMCA Laugh Out Loud Charity Auction Items Announced! Just 3 Weeks Away, Get Tickets Before They're Gone! 10-25-2019
Welcoming Week 2019 Celebrated at the Summit Area YMCA, Engaging Members with New Cultural Experiences 9-27-2019
9 Ways You Can Support the Cancer Survivors in Your Life 8-16-2019
5 Myths About Nonprofits and 5 Reasons Why You Should Work for One 8-5-2019
4 Ways the Y Helps Teens Escape FOMO this Summer 8-1-2019
5 Ways Ping Pong Keeps You Healthy 7-29-2019
Time to Get Moving! $99 Special for Personal Training! 7-15-2019
Local Organizations Team Up with the Y to Serve Fresh Produce to Camp Families 6-20-2019
4 Ways Preschool is More than Just Babysitting 6-13-2019
Happy 175th Birthday to the YMCA! Here's 3 Ways You Can Celebrate with Us! 6-6-2019
9 Things Every Holi Festival Goer Needs To Know 5-29-2019
Celebrate World Yoga Day with the Y - 5 Reasons Why You Need to Start Doing Yoga 5-24-2019
Cinco de Mayo Celebration with Summit Seniors 5-16-2019
Celebrate National Superhero Day with this 5 Minute Superhero Kids Workout! 4-27-2019
Berkeley Heights YMCA | May Member of the Month | Bonnie Anderson 4-23-2019
Learn How to Stretch the Right Way with Stretch, Roll & Restore Small Group Training Series 3-28-2019
Six Ways to Give Your Heart Some Love This February! 2-14-2019
Start Out on the Right Foot - 7 Fitness Tips to Help You Achieve Your Goals! 12-27-2018
Something Wild is Happening at the Berkeley Heights YMCA 11-21-2018
7th Annual Laugh Out Loud Charity Auction & Comedy Show to Support Summit Area YMCA Programs 10-4-2018
Move Over Tennis… Here Comes Pickle Ball! 8-8-2018
Dissolving Borders | Reflections on Peru 7-25-2018
Dissolving Borders | Day 7 in Thailand | Final Group Presentations & Last Day for Unforgettable Experiences 7-13-2018
Dissolving Borders | Day 6 in Thailand | Elections & Global Partnerships 7-12-2018
Dissolving Borders | Day 5 in Thailand | Thai Students & Senior Living 7-11-2018
Dissolving Borders | Day 4 in Thailand | Peru Coalition, Ten Sing & One Million Voices 7-10-2018
Dissolving Borders | Day 3 in Thailand | First Official Day & George Williams' Glasses 7-10-2018
Dissolving Borders | Day 2 in Thailand | DIG Conference and Opening Ceremony 7-9-2018
Dissolving Borders | Day 1 in Thailand | Cultural Tour & Y-USA DIG Reception 7-8-2018
What is HIIT and Why All the Buzz? 6-22-2018
Fireworks with the Summit Area YMCA July 4 Celebration 6-20-2018
5 Ways to Stay Healthy This Summer 6-14-2018
Dissolving Borders | Day 5 in Peru | Exploring Lima & the Surco YMCA 6-8-2018
Dissolving Borders | Day 4 in Peru | Camp at the Beach 6-7-2018
Proud to Celebrate PRIDE with the Y 6-7-2018
Dissolving Borders | Day 3 in Peru | Learning All About Aftercare 6-6-2018
Dissolving Borders | Day 2 in Peru | Meetings, Meetings, Meetings! 6-5-2018
Dissolving Borders | Day 1 in Peru | A Day of Friendship 6-4-2018
Dissolving Borders | An American-Peruvian Alliance of YMCAs 6-1-2018
How the Holi Color Festival Came to Summit 5-21-2018
Stars Shined Bright at St. Bartholomew Church and YMCA Special Needs Prom 5-9-2018
Have Fun While You Plank? 3-5-2018
Celebrating the Lunar New Year | Blog Post by Francesca Garrard 2-15-2018
Staying Strong | A Letter to the Community 1-2-2018
A Humble Beginning to the New Year 1-2-2018
Y Moments | Working on Sundays Ain't So Bad 12-22-2017
Local Partnerships Bringing Communities Together | Diwali & Diversity 12-19-2017
Weigh in Wednesdays with Jay Jacobs | Eating Healthy & Cauliflower Goodness 10-6-2017
5 Fun Tips to Keep Kids Hydrated 7-5-2017