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(Madison, NJ) – November 3, 2021– The Madison Area YMCA invites you to participate in our Late Fall Session beginning on Monday, November 22, including an exciting lineup of new classes and programs for all ages. Registration for Members opens on Thursday, November 4 at 9 a.m. Open (non-member) registration for classes with remaining availability begins online on Friday, November 5 at 9 a.m.
Several new programs and special events for all ages include Krav Maga and Martial Arts, Fire Safety for Seniors, Teen Leaders Club and Y Ninja Gym Open Play. As we approach the winter holiday season, two Saturday Drop and Shop dates are scheduled for pre-school and school-age children on November 20 and 27. Is your teen thinking about a future career related to sports? Check out our new Sports Media and Management class. There is truly something for everyone!
“We are excited to offer two no-fee special programs for those age 55+. ‘Fire Safety for Seniors,’ on Wednesday, November 10 at 10 a.m., will be hosted by Madison Fire Department Captain Ed Nunn,” said Madison Area YMCA Teen and Family Program Director Finola Colon. “Our ‘Teach Me How to Tech’ is an innovative program that brings together our Teen Leaders Club members with older adults to assist in the understanding of operating computers/devices. To ensure appropriate capacity, participants need to pre-register for the no-fee offerings.”
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Are you or your children looking for something tailored to specific interests and skill-levels? Check out our pod offerings including coach and instructor-led Fitness, Gymnastics, School of Performing Arts (SOPA) and Sports pods. Together, let’s create a weekly gathering for you and your pod to enjoy Y programming in a fun and safe environment.
“We are so happy to continue to meet the needs of our community, including classes designed specifically for children with special needs,” said Madison Area YMCA Program Coordinator Jessica Gray. “This late fall session, we are offering Improv for Social Skills, DanceAbilities and Aquatics for Special Needs classes. Participants will tap into their imagination and creativity while building new skills in a fun and supportive environment.” For inquiries regarding special needs programming, please contact [email protected].
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We are excited to share that the Y’s new full-sized sports center, offering full and half-court basketball and volleyball, and four pickleball courts, will be available for member use late this fall. Once completed, programs will return to the new gymnasium where participants will be the first to try out our new floor!
With clinics, workshops, intensives and programs for preschoolers through teenagers across Aquatics, Fitness, Gymnastics, School of Performing Arts, new special needs programming, Sports and Y Ninja Gym, there is something for everyone! YMCA programs help keep children's minds and bodies active and build confidence and a positive attitude. Children can explore new interests. Having choices and taking responsibility engages children and allows them to learn and enjoy something new or something they are already enjoying. Browse our offerings online with your children; you may be surprised at the classes they are interested in!
Don’t wait to register as classes may fill up quickly. The Y offers a wide range of classes, inspiration and knowledge to help kids reach their goals. Visit www.madisonareaymca.org/2021 for more information.
Although late fall programs are available for all, to receive the attractive member rate an active Madison Area YMCA membership is required. Join the Y today! The Y strives to be available for all through financial assistance available for membership, child care and programs. Please contact [email protected] to join, to reactivate your membership and for financial assistance information. We can’t wait to see you soon!
Wellness has never been more essential to our community than it is now. As a leader in healthy living, the Madison Area YMCA diligently monitors developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and communicates with and provides resources to our community. Following recommendations from the Madison Department of Health and the CDC, and following the Governor’s Executive Orders, we provide a safe and healthy experience for all participants, and strongly recommend that both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals wear face masks indoors at the Y. Children ages of 2-11, and those individuals that are not fully vaccinated MUST wear a mask when entering and throughout this facility. All Y staff are required to wear masks while indoors and teaching programming regardless of vaccination status. For more information about our current Mask Guidelines, please visit www.madisonareaymca.org/maskpolicy.
As a mission-driven charitable organization and community wellness center, the Madison Area YMCA is dedicated to nurturing the potential of our youth, providing a safe space for teens, improving the community’s health and well-being, and giving back by providing support to our neighbors.