YMCA Of Montclair

08/31/2026

The 7th Grade Initiative returns to the Y this fall! Designed to support young teens through this important stage of growth, the program helps participants build healthy habits, develop confidence, and navigate the transition into adolescence—all while enjoying a free Y membership for the school year.

Prospective participants and parents/guardians are invited to join us for an upcoming information session to learn more about the program. Learn how the Y can help your 7th grader thrive this year! Register at the link in our bio.

08/28/2026

We hear there is a big game tomorrow! The Montclair Mounties plays its season opener at home against the Ridgewood Maroons on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Woodman Field. The YMCA of Montclair and the Ridgewood YMCA are honorary cosponsors of Big State Sports' livestream and happy to support youth sports in our communities.

If you can't make the game, watch it live here:

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08/26/2026

The YMCA of Montclair celebrated the first graduating class of its Veterans Wellness Initiative during a special ceremony held July 27 at the Park Street YMCA. The free program engaged seven U.S. military veterans, along with participating family members, in activities designed to strengthen physical health, mental well-being, and social connection. Read more at https://www.montclairymca.org/news-and-announcements/ymca-of-montclair-graduates-first-veterans-wellness-initiative-cohort/

[PHOTO left to right]: Tyrone Williams, Jr., Monte James, Clarence Jackson Jr., and Richard M. Kopec attend the Veterans Wellness Initiative graduation ceremony on July 27 at the Park Street YMCA.

08/23/2026

We had a great time at Friday’s Party On the Patio — the perfect last hurrah of summer! ☀️ There’s still time to register for Fall Session classes, from youth pickleball to STEM, there’s something for everyone. Explore all that’s happening this fall at montclairymca.org/fall-session/

08/18/2026

Make the most of the final days of summer break with a party on the Park Street patio! ☀️🎉 Join us this Friday, August 21, and enjoy fun activities for the whole family, meet our Y staff, and learn about our fall programs and classes.

08/17/2026

Dispatches From Camp: New Adventures Camp may be done for the summer, but we couldn’t let the season end without celebrating the dedicated camp counselors who made it so special! Thank you, New Adventures staff, for an amazing summer. We’re so grateful for all you do for our campers. 💙

08/17/2026

The Y's Park Street and Geyer Family branches will shut down for annual repairs and improvements, beginning on Sunday, August 23. Members can reach us at Park Street by phone between 9:00am-2:00pm from August 24-28.

Visit montclairymca.org/shutdown-week/ for more information about the scheduled work and what to expect during Shutdown Week.

08/15/2026

These cool cats are at Montclair Jazz Festival today in Lackawanna Station! Stop by to score some swag and learn about our fall programs.

08/13/2026

We had a wonderful visit today from the Harrington Group, Inc., the team documenting the Y’s swim lesson program as part of a collaboration with the NJ YMCA State Alliance on a water safety video campaign. Park Street Aquatics Director Brett Ilie, President & CEO Buddy Evans, and Geyer Aquatics Coordinator Claire LaMonica shared great insights and interviews about the Y’s swim curriculum and our commitment to water safety. We’re proud to be part of this important conversation and collaboration! 💙

08/12/2026

This month, we celebrated the incredible Y staff across our Park Street and Geyer Family branches and summer camps. Thank you for all you do for the YMCA of Montclair!