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Fridays In Motion

Fridays in Motion is Back at the Summit YMCA!

We’re thrilled to announce that Fridays in Motion is returning to the Summit YMCA indoor pool! This heartwarming program offers youth and teens with communication, social, behavioral, and learning differences the chance to enjoy a fun, safe, and supportive evening in the water.

Whether you’re joining us as a participant or a volunteer, these events are a fantastic way to build community, promote inclusion, and create joyful memories.

What Is Fridays in Motion?

Fridays in Motion is a monthly program tailored for youth with diverse abilities. At the Summit Area YMCA, we provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where participants can thrive, build connections, and enjoy engaging activities. These events are all about creating a space where everyone feels seen, supported, and celebrated.

📅 Upcoming Events

Location: Summit YMCA Buntin Pool
Time: 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

  • Friday, April 25
  • Friday, May 16

We can’t wait to welcome you to an evening full of laughter, connection, and fun in the pool!

📝 Register Today

We’d love to have your child join us for one (or both!) of these special events.

Register!

🤝 Volunteer With Us

Are you 13 or older and looking for a fun, meaningful way to give back? Join us as a 1-on-1 swim buddy! No prior swim instruction experience is needed—just empathy, patience, and a desire to make a difference.

Why Volunteer?

  • Build meaningful connections
  • Make a lasting impact in just one hour
  • Be part of an inclusive, joyful community

New Volunteers:
Please complete the following to get started:

  1. Volunteer Application – Program (Insert application link here)
  2. Submit references
  3. Complete two brief online trainings

Returning Volunteers:
If your training is current, simply email Patty to sign up again!

Let’s work together to make these evenings unforgettable! Whether you’re jumping into the pool or supporting from the sidelines, your involvement makes all the difference.

Patty Facchinei

Patty Facchinei

Volunteer Coordinator

Patty.Facchinei@thesay.org

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In 1886, we were founded as the Young Men’s Christian Association, but today, we are The Y; an association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. We stand for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility — For a better us. We are committed to creating equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, age, disability, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values — responsibility, honesty, caring and respect — are integral to everyday operations.

Each year, as one of the area’s leading 501(c)3 charitable organizations, the Summit Area YMCA serves more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit. Our history is rooted in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners, we are able to offer financial assistance for our programs and services to those in need.

Please note that the section of Maple Street closest to the Summit YMCA will be closed from approximately 7 AM to 11 AM on Sunday, May 5, for our Mother’s Day 5K. Please use Cedar Street to access the public lot that is next to our building.