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Hispanic Heritage Celebration 2024

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with a Day Full of Fun, Culture, and Community!

On Sunday, October 13, join us at the Berkeley Heights YMCA from 4:00 to 6:00 PM for Hispanic music, dances, arts, crafts, family friendly activities, and more! It’s a perfect way to create lasting connections with our community. Whether you’re looking to learn some new dance moves, explore cultural traditions, or just enjoy a day of fun with the family, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store:

Face Painting & Photo Booth

Enjoy face painting with designs that celebrate Hispanic culture. Once you’ve got your look, stop by our photo booth to snap some fun, colorful memories with friends and family.

Piñata Fun

What’s a celebration without a piñata? Watch the kids line up, take a swing, and cheer as they try to break open the piñata filled with candy and surprises.

Cultural Tables

Take a deeper dive into Hispanic culture by visiting our various stations. Each table will showcase different aspects of Hispanic heritage—from crafts and historical exhibits to food samples and educational resources.

Kids and families can join in a variety of games and hands-on arts and crafts activities. From creating traditional crafts to playing fun, interactive games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while exploring cultural roots in a creative and engaging way.

Additionally, we will be accepting diaper donations for El Centro Hispanoamericano. If you have extra diapers, please consider donating!

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¡Celebra la Herencia Hispana con un Día Lleno de Diversión, Cultura y Comunidad!

El domingo 13 de octubre, acompaños en el YMCA de Berkeley Heights a las 4:00 PM a 6:00 PM para disfrutar música hispana, bailes, artes, manualidades, actividades para toda la familia y más. ¡Es una manera perfecta para crear conexiones con nuestra comunidad! Ya sea que busques aprender nuevos pasos de baile, explorar tradiciones culturales o simplemente disfrutar de un día divertido con la familia, hay algo para todos. Aquí tienes un adelanto de lo que te espera:

Pintura de Caras y Cabina Fotográfica

Disfruta de la pintura de caras con diseños que celebran la cultura hispana. Cuando tengas tu estilo, pasa por nuestra cabina fotográfica para capturar recuerdos divertidos con amigos y familia.

Diversión con Piñata

¿Qué es una celebración sin una piñata? Observa cómo los niños toman un golpe a la piñata y anímenlos mientras intentan romper la piñata llena de dulces y sorpresas.

Mesas Culturales

Aprender la cultura hispana visitando nuestras diversas estaciones. Cada mesa mostrará diferentes aspectos de la herencia hispana, desde artesanías y exhibiciones históricas hasta muestras de comida y recursos educativos.

Los niños y las familias pueden participar en una variedad de juegos y actividades prácticas de artes y manualidades. Desde crear artesanías tradicionales hasta jugar juegos interactivos divertidos, hay algo para que todos disfruten mientras exploran sus raíces culturales de una manera creativa y atractiva.

También, estaremos aceptando donaciones de pañales para El Centro Hispanoamericano. Si tienes pañales extras, ¡por favor considera donar!

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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.