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CLOTHING DRIVE FOR HAITI
FEBRUARY 1-28th
Donations of gently used summer clothes & footwear for men, women & children to be shipped to and distributed by the YMCA d’Haiti. Drop off at Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak Street in the Lobby or call for pick-up of large quantities.
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DAY CAMP FAMILY FREE FOR ALL
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH; 6:00PM
Family Free For All for future campers ages 3-12 and parents.
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VALENTINE'S DANCE SOCIAL | FEATURING DANCE MASTER LESTAT
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH; 5:00-7:30PM
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SCHOOL VACATION CAMP
FEBRUARY 15-19th
YMCA vacation camp is a recreational & educational activities for children grades K thru 8 during school vacation days from 9am to 5pm.
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TEEN VACATION CAMPS
FEBRUARY 15-17th
February 15th - Mini Golf/Bowling (#875)
February 16th - Liberty Science Center/IMAX Movie (#876)
February 17th - Space Odyssey USA/Movie (#877)
* Trips subject to change depending on enrollment
YMCA Members $93/child/day
All Others $105/child/day
For additional information contact Chris Wolfstirn at x 339
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2010 YMCA INTERNATIONAL CAMP PROGRAM (ICP)
APPLICATIONS DUE BY FEBRUARY 28th
The goal of the International Camp Program (ICP) is, to impact a young person’s life while making a difference in the world. It provides an opportunity for personal growth, and builds leadership skills. Participants gain self-confidence, and independence. The Ridgewood YMCA has been involved internationally since 1966 when campers from YMCA Camp Bernie went to Puerto Rico.
ICP Senegal
June 29 - July 17, 2010
Cost: $4,200 (Based on current airline prices)
Download Program Details (PDF)
Download Program Application (DOC)
Download Program Reference Form (DOC)
Download Program Financial Assistance Form (DOC)
ICP Mexico
July 16 - July 25, 2010
Cost: $1,950 (Based on current airline prices)
Download Program Details (PDF)
Download Program Application (DOC)
Download Program Reference Form (DOC)
Download Program Financial Assistance Form (DOC)
ICP Dominican Republic
June 25 – July 10
Cost: $2,850 (Based on current airline prices)
Download Program Details (PDF)
Download Program Application (DOC)
Download Program Reference Form (DOC)
Download Program Financial Assistance Form (DOC)
Staff Contact:
For more ICP information contact Victoria Bennett at 201-444-5600 ext. 353 or e-mail vbennett@ridgewoodym.org |
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YMCA VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION RECEPTION
FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH AT 6:30PM
Join us in recognizing and celebrating YMCA volunteers and in honoring this year’s serivce award recipients. For application and nomination forms, contact Jen Batelli, 201-444-5600, ext. 320
Service Award Applications
William E. Remington Award for Good Citizenship
Applications accepted from YMCA members 21 years or younger.
Click here to download application
Chet Van Doren Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to the Ridgewood YMCA
Nominations accepted for persons of all ages.
Click here to download application
Laurence G. Meads Memorial Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service Youth
Nominations acccepted for persons of all ages from the communities served by the Ridgewood YMCA.
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DANNY'S RED BALL WEEKEND
MARCH 6-7
Danny’s Red Ball Weekend at YMCA Camp Bernie is a special camping weekend for adoles-cents and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.
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SPRING VACATION DAY CAMPS
MARCH & APRIL
YMCA vacation camp is a recreational & educational activities for children grades K thru 8 during school vacation days from 9am to 5pm. Camp activities include:
March 29th - Edible Adventures (#886)
March 30th - Out in Our Community (#887)
March 31st - Picnic in the Park (#888)
April 1st - PG Movie (#889)
April 6th - Out in Our Community (#890)
April 7th - Picnic in the Park (#891)
April 8th - PG Movie (#892)
April 12th - Edible Adventures (#893)
April 13th - Out in Our Community (#894)
April 14th - Picnic in the Park (#895)
April 15th - PG Movie (#896)
April 16th - Puppet Show (#897)
* Bring lunch bathing suit & towel daily
2009 Pamacka or Y's Kidz Campers: $55/child/day
YMCA Members $75/child/day
All Others $85/child/day
Extended Hours: 5-6:00pm $5/child/hour
For additional information contact Chris Wolfstirn at x 339
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SPRING FLING DANCE SOCIAL | FEATURING DANCE MASTER LESTAT
SATURDAY, MAY 1ST; 5:00-7:30PM
• 1/2 hour FREE ballroom dance lesson
• Ballroom dancing and refreshments
• Singles and couples welcome
• Registration includes pre or post-dance dinner discount coupons
• Open to all members and non-members
• $15/per person or $25/per couple
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Bergen County Children
We want to reach out to Bergen County Children and get them involved in the many activities that we offer. Click here to check out some of the activities. |
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YMCA Birthday Parties
To celebrate your Bergen County Birthdays at some fun and memorable Bergan County Birthday Facilities, consider using the facilities here at our YMCA! You could use the pool, the gym, or even do special art projects. Read more about Swimming Parties, Gym Parties and Art Parties. |
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Child Watch : A Drop-in Child Care Service for Members!
You know your children are safe and happy in Child Watch while at the YMCA. This program is available for members while they are participating in classes, swimming, working out or attending meetings at our Oak Street location. We welcome children aged 2 months to 6 years old. Click here for more information |
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LIVING STRONG, LIVING WELL
Living Strong, Living Well is a free 12-week strength and fitness program designed especially for cancer patients and survivors who have recently become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. Developed by Stanford University, this innovative program helps participants build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, improve functional ability, reduce severity of therapy side effects, prevent unwanted weight changes and improve energy levels and self esteem. Click here for more information |
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PRISM
Prism is a free and confidential support group for parents whose children are enrolled in the YMCA Rainbows program. The purpose is for these parents to understand and process their own grief, become more attuned to their children’s grief, and recreate family again. Click here for more information. |
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RAINBOWS
Rainbows is a free and confidential peer support program (not therapy or counseling) that provides a bridge to emotional healing for children facing divorce, separation, death, abandonment or other painful family transition. The goal is the healthy resolution of the grieving process in an atmosphere of safety, confidentiality and caring. Click here for more information. |
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