YMCA Garfield NJ

08/29/2026

☀️ And just like that, another summer is in the books! 💙

We had an amazing 8 weeks filled with fun, laughter, friendships, and so many great memories with our campers! We especially loved continuing our last-day tradition at Tomahawk Lake—the perfect way to end an unforgettable summer! 🏕️🌊

Thank you to all of our campers, families, and staff for making Summer Camp 2026 one to remember! 💙☀️

08/29/2026

Make a splash with us! 💦 Join Renee for our NEW Water Aerobics classes starting September 3rd! 🏊‍♀️💪 Fun, fitness, and feel-good energy await! 💜

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

Join us September 1–11 for our 9/11 Memorial Challenge 🇺🇸❤️

Together, we’ll honor the courage, sacrifice, and memory of our first responders and all those we lost on September 11, 2001.

We remember. We honor. We stand together. 🇺🇸

08/25/2026

✨ 100 YEARS OF IMPACT. 100 YEARS OF COMMUNITY. ✨

The Garfield YMCA is celebrating a century of strengthening our community, and we want you to be part of this historic milestone! 💛

Join us for our 100th Anniversary Gala on October 1, 2026, as we celebrate the people, families, and community that have helped make the Garfield YMCA what it is today.

We’re currently welcoming sponsors at multiple levels, with opportunities to receive event recognition, digital journal advertising, tickets, product placement, social media features, and more.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a local business looking to make an impact, your sponsorship helps us celebrate our

past while investing in the next 100 years of the Garfield YMCA.
📅 October 1, 2026
📍 Season’s Catering | Township of Washington, NJ

Limited sponsorship opportunities are available, reserve your sponsorship today!

📩 Contact Cheryl Borrin
[email protected]
📞 973-772-7450

08/23/2026

🏊‍♀️ Let’s Swim! Registration for our next swim lesson session begins Monday, August 24! 💦

From beginners to advanced swimmers, our classes help children and adults build confidence, learn essential water safety skills, and have fun! 💙

📅 Lessons begin September 7
💧 One make-up lesson available per session
💙 Scholarships available

Come learn, grow, and stay safe in the water with the Garfield YMCA! 🏊‍♂️

08/20/2026

✨ 100th Anniversary Honoree Spotlight ✨

Today, we are proud to recognize Renee & Michele, whose quick thinking, courage, and CPR training helped save two lives.

Through training received at the YMCA, they were both prepared to act when it mattered most, putting lifesaving skills into action and making an incredible difference.

This recognition is a powerful reminder that the impact of the YMCA extends far beyond our walls. The skills, confidence, and knowledge gained here can help change lives anywhere, at any time.

Please join us in celebrating Renee & Michele for demonstrating the courage to step forward when it mattered most. 💛

✨ YMCA of Garfield 100th Anniversary Gala

October 1, 2026 - Tickets & Sponsorships now available!

08/19/2026

Our Garfield YMCA community recently lost a beloved member, Mario, and we invite you to join us as we honor his memory. 💙

In celebration of Mario’s life, we will be holding A Memorial Swim—a time for our members, friends, and community to come together and remember him through something he loved.

🏊 Sunday, August 23
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 490 Midland Ave., Garfield, NJ 07026

Let’s swim together in memory of Mario and celebrate the life of a valued member of our YMCA family.

Breakfast to follow.