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Home for the summer? Join with our summer membership promo!
HOME FOR THE SUMMER MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION
Membership valid May 15-September 15, 2026
Visiting home for the summer and looking to keep your fitness up? The Ridgewood Y has you covered! For just $140 and no joiner’s fee, students, teachers, and anyone in town temporarily for the summer break can join the Ridgewood Y with a summer membership!
Just bring a valid school, teacher, or out-of-state ID to our Welcome Center, and we’ll get you set up!
- Membership is active from May 15-September 15, 2026.
- Not available for purchase online. You must register at the Welcome Center.
- Ages 12+
For questions, please contact Megan Nayden [email protected]
May 22-25 | Memorial Day Family Camp at YMCA Camp Bernie
Memorial Day Family Camp
FRIDAY-MONDAY | MAY 22-25
YMCA CAMP BERNIE
Kick off summer with a weekend in the great outdoors at Memorial Day Family Camp at Camp Bernie. Budding trees, blooming wildflowers, and scenic trails, offer the perfect setting to reconnect with nature and with each other. With fun themes, engaging activities, and peaceful surroundings, this weekend is designed for families to relax, recharge, and enjoy the best of traditional camp life together.
Memorial Day Family Camp is more than a weekend away—it’s a chance to unplug from the everyday routine and spend quality time outdoors with those who matter most. From exciting adventures to quiet moments, there’s something for everyone.
Each Memorial Day Family Camp features a special theme, with games, events, and activities that bring extra excitement and creativity to the weekend. Whether you’re joining a friendly team challenge or dressing up for a themed event, there’s always something unexpected and fun around the corner.
SUN MAY 17 | RIDGEWOOD Y PARKINSON’S WALK
SAT APR 18 | Join us for Healthy Kids Day
HEALTHY KIDS DAY!
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
11:00AM-1:00PM
FREE
Healthy Kids Day is the YMCA’s national initiative and largest single-day event dedicated to youth development and the health and well-being of kids and families. For over 30 years, the Ridgewood Y has hosted this fun, free, community-wide celebration to kick off the warmer months—encouraging kids to stay active, engaged, and healthy both physically and mentally throughout the summer and beyond! Join us for a kid-friendly festival with:
- face painting
- soccer and turf games with Coach Nando
- music time with Songs for Seeds
- story time with the Hawthorne Library
- touch-a-truck with Ridgewood Police + Fire
- critter meet ‘n’ greet with Camp Bernie
- seed planting
- sensory tables
- crafts
- Youth programming, summer camp + swim lesson information
Attendance is free; signing up is recommended.
Event will not be held if there is inclement weather.
For more information, contact Megan Nayden at [email protected]
Spring 2 Session registration is open! Classes begin April 27
Spring 2 Session Begins April 27
Registration opens March 30
Our Spring 2 program session begins the week of April 27, registration opens Monday, March 30!
NEW PROGRAMS DEBUT IN SPRING 2—take a look below to find out more!
Youth Sports
Youth Enrichment
Leave the party planning to us! Indoor Kids Birthday Parties!
Kids Birthday Parties at the Ridgewood YMCA
Looking for the best kids birthday parties in Ridgewood, NJ? The Ridgewood YMCA is a popular indoor birthday party venue in Bergen County, offering fun, stress-free, all-inclusive celebrations for children of all ages.
Our birthday party packages are designed to make planning simple for parents while delivering an unforgettable experience for kids. From sports and swimming to slime and tie dye, we offer exciting themed birthday parties right here in Northern New Jersey.
Why Families in Ridgewood + Bergen County Choose the YMCA for Birthday Parties:
When you book a kids birthday party at the Ridgewood YMCA, we handle everything so you don’t have to.
Each party includes:
A fun, instructor-led themed activity
A private party room
Pizza and drinks
YMCA party staff to guide the celebration
Setup and cleanup
Optional add-ons including decorations and party favors
Whether you’re hosting 10 guests or a larger group, our indoor birthday party options in Ridgewood, NJ makes celebrations easy and enjoyable for the whole family.
Let us do the work — you enjoy celebrating your child.
Fun Birthday Party Themes
SPORTS SHOWDOWN
Perfect for active kids, our sports birthday parties turn our gymnasium into a high-energy play zone. Children can enjoy:
Soccer
Basketball
Pickleball
Dodgeball
Hockey
Age-appropriate games and challenges
This is a popular birthday party idea for kids who love movement, teamwork, and friendly competition.
POOL-A-PALOOZA
Make a splash with a pool birthday party in Ridgewood, NJ! Our heated indoor pool provides the perfect setting for a fun and safe swimming celebration.
Guests enjoy:
Supervised swim time
Pool games
Lifeguard monitoring
High-energy fun in a secure environment
If you’re searching for a swimming birthday party venue near Ridgewood, this is a favorite year-round option for families across Bergen County.
slime time
Our Slime Time Birthday Party is a hands-on, STEM-inspired experience kids love. Guests mix, stretch, and customize their own slime creations using different colors and textures.
Each child:
Makes their own slime
Learns basic science concepts
Takes home their slime as a party favor
A slime party lets kids dive into all the gooey, hands-on fun they love — without parents having to worry about the mess in their home.
tie dye-tastic
Looking for a creative birthday party? Our Tie Dye-TASTIC Party lets kids design their own colorful shirt to take home.
Each guest:
Receives a shirt to customize
Folds and scrunches their shirt to prepare it
Uses bright dye to create cool patterns
Creates a wearable keepsake
It’s artistic, fun, and doubles as the perfect party favor.
DIY Party
Have a fun party idea but don’t know where to host it? Host it at the Y! This option is great for:
- Magicians
- Science + STEM Parties
- Entertainers
- Face Painters
- Hair Braiders
- Animal handlers
- Crafters, and more!
The DIY Party give you 2 hours (120 minutes) of access to party room.
Note: Host , food, drinks will not be provided. Details must be disclosed before reservation confirmed.
Making parties easy!
Planning a child’s birthday party doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At the Ridgewood YMCA, we can take care of:
Food and drinks
Decorations
Themed tableware
Party favors
Activity instruction
Setup and cleanup
Parents across Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Midland Park, Ho-Ho-Kus, Wyckoff, and surrounding Bergen County communities choose us because we make the day easy.
You show up.
We handle the rest.
You enjoy celebrating.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT YMCA BIRTHDAYS
How many children can attend a birthday party at the Ridgewood YMCA?
We offer party packages designed for small, medium, and larger groups. Contact us for specific capacity details based on your theme and room selection.
What is included in a kids birthday party package?
Each party includes a themed activity, private room time, pizza, drinks, YMCA staff support, and cleanup. Optional decorations and party favors are available.
Are pool birthday parties supervised?
Yes! All pool parties include certified lifeguards and YMCA staff to ensure a safe and fun experience.
Can I bring my own decorations or cake?
Families are welcome to bring a birthday cake. Additional décor options are available through our party packages to make planning even easier.
How far in advance should I book a birthday party in Ridgewood, NJ?
We recommend booking early, as weekend party dates fill quickly — 2 weeks is required for most parties and 4 weeks for swim parties.
ready to celebrate? BOOK YOUR KIDS PARTY TODAY!
If you’re looking for a kids birthday party venue in Bergen County that combines fun, convenience, and community, the Ridgewood YMCA is ready to help you celebrate.
Contact us today to check availability and reserve your preferred date. Read the Reservation Packet for full package details and policies.
For questions, availability, and booking, please contact Tyra Douglas at [email protected]
Let us do the work — you enjoy the day.
Early Childhood Classes for Infants + Toddlers
Early childhood classes for infants + Toddlers
Registration is Open
Classes start early March
This Spring the Ridgewood YMCA has many engaging early childhood classes for infants, toddlers, and children under 5 designed to support healthy development, school readiness, and joyful social experiences. Our early childhood enrichment programs in Ridgewood, NJ provide a warm, nurturing environment where young children can explore new skills while building confidence and independence alongside caring instructors and peers.
Families can choose from a wide variety of age-appropriate classes, including toddler tumbling and movement classes that strengthen gross motor skills, coordination, and balance. Interactive songs and music classes introduce rhythm, language development, and early listening skills, while storytime and sensory play classes spark imagination and cognitive growth through hands-on exploration. For children ready to move and groove, we offer preschool soccer and beginner ballet classes, which help build teamwork, body awareness, and self-expression in a supportive setting.
Our popular swim lessons for infants and toddlers provide essential water safety skills while increasing comfort and confidence in the water. Early swim instruction not only promotes physical development and coordination but also supports lifelong safety and wellness habits.
Early enrichment classes play a critical role in childhood development. Through structured play, guided activities, and peer interaction, children strengthen fine and gross motor skills, develop language and communication abilities, and learn valuable social skills like sharing, listening, and following directions. Just as importantly, these programs create meaningful opportunities for parent-child bonding and help young children feel secure as they begin navigating new environments.
Whether you’re searching for infant classes in Ridgewood, NJ, toddler enrichment programs, or preschool activities that support socialization and early learning, the Ridgewood YMCA’s spring programs provide a strong foundation for growth — all in a welcoming community where families feel connected and supported.
New! Tumble + Play Classes | Ages 10-26 Months
These caregiver-and-child programs are designed for babies and young toddlers to build early movement skills through safe, playful exploration. |
TINY TUMBLERS | AGES 10-18 MONTHS |
Tiny Tumblers is designed for babies who are crawling, cruising, or just beginning to walk. Each week includes one tumbling-based class that introduces early skills like rolling, climbing, and supported balance, and one sensory-focused class that encourages gentle movement, exploration, and body awareness. |
MIGHTY MOVERS TUMBLING | AGES 19-26 MONTHS |
Mighty Movers is for active toddlers who are walking confidently and eager to explore. One class each week focuses on tumbling and balance skills such as climbing, jumping, assisted rolls, and low beam work. The second class emphasizes obstacle courses, sensory experiences, and imaginative movement. |
Lil' kickers soccer | Ages 3-5
Experienced coaches will help your child learn core skills to becoming a soccer player. Through playing fun games, drills, and exercises, they will learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot like a pro. Whether they have played before or this is their first time taking the field, your player will have fun and learn a lot!
Intro to Ballet | Ages 3-4
This class allows beginners to start to develop their basic skills by learning the fundamentals of dance and body motion. Creativity is explored by having fun with movement, music, games, and props.
Early introduction to the creative arts is beneficial for self-expression and emotional development, but children will also improve motor skills, including balance, coordination, proprioception, and flexibility, setting the stage for a lifetime of healthy physical activity.
Ballet slippers are encouraged but not required.
Spanish | Ages 4-5
Set your little explorer off on the right path with our Spanish Language Program. These classes are designed to teach kids Spanish as well as introduce them to cultural elements from Spanish-speaking countries. Learning another language is not only a practical life skill, but it also encourages openness to new experiences and fosters an appreciation and acceptance of other cultures.
Our Spanish Language Program utilizes TPR (Total Physical Response) and TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) methodologies to help students make easy connections to new words, phrases, and sentences in a second language by using movement, music, stories, and more.
Swim Lessons | Ages 6+ MOnths
Our swim instruction starts at 6 months old with an intro to the water and progresses to learning how to lap swim for exercise and competition.
BABY + ME (ages 6mo-3yo)
Focuses on water acclimation, submersion, and safety skills.
LEVEL 1+ (ages 3+)
Swimmers will be placed in leveled classes appropriate to their skill level.
Our facility has two heated indoor pools as well as changing stalls, day lockers, a family locker room, gender-neutral bathrooms, and showers.
NJ Ready 2 Play | Ages 1-3
NJ Ready 2 Play is thrilled to bring early childhood programming to the Ridgewood YMCA! This season, families can join StoryPlay & Sensory Exploration for ages 1–3, a joyful class that blends songs, storytelling, imaginative play, and rich sensory exploration to nurture early literacy foundations and social development through songs, simple stories, and playful sensory experiences. Babbles & Books, a baby language and sensory class, supports early communication and bonding through rhymes, simple stories, early language modeling, and gentle sensory play. All classes are research-informed, developmentally appropriate, and built on our core belief that children learn best through play.
About the instructor:
Designed by a local Ridgewood mom, Allyse Bader is excited to bring her Montclair-based classes to her own community. Allyse graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University, and has had a long career in early childhood education. She has consulted in hundreds of school districts nationwide on best literacy practices, coaches teachers, and leads workshops on reading and writing.
Songs for Seeds | Ages Newborn to 5
Named “Best Kids’ Music Class” by New York Magazine and “Most Magical Music Class” by Red Tricycle, Songs for Seeds is a weekly interactive class that encourages children, newborn to 5 years old, to sing, dance, and play along with their grown-up AND very own rockstar teacher.
In each Songs for Seeds class your child will hear music from a different region of the world, be exposed to a variety of rhythm patterns, and be given the opportunity and space to experiment with singing and playing real instruments. These classes reinforce knowledge of colors and shapes, focus on single-digit numbers, and practice counting. Additionally, they highlight animal recognition through animated impressions of their sounds and movements.
Most importantly, in Songs for Seeds, you play and have fun. Get ready for your favorite time of the week!
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Donation for Cancer Survivor Support Program
Generous Donation launches cancer survivor Support Program
January 2026 – Ridgewood, NJ
The Ridgewood YMCA, a vital community resource serving Northern New Jersey and Port Murray area, is proud to announce a generous gift from Paul and Becky Simpson, who have stepped forward as the founding sponsor of the Ridgewood YMCA’s Cancer Survivor Support Program, launching in spring 2026.
Ridgewood YMCA’s Cancer Survivor Support Program is designed to provide a compassionate and welcoming space for individuals and families navigating cancer, with a focus on rebuilding strength, nutritional education and fostering social connections with others who share similar experiences. This new program will expand on the Ridgewood Y’s thriving Chronic Disease Support Program, further strengthening its commitment to healthy living and social responsibility.
“Surviving cancer is about more than treatment, it’s about building strength, confidence, and connection” said The Simpsons “We believe the Ridgewood YMCA with its 124 years history of building spirit, mind and body for all is uniquely positioned to offer a program that supports the whole person and creates a community where cancer survivors feel understood, supported, and hopeful.”
“The Simpsons’ leadership and generosity as founding sponsor reflects their deep commitment to our community” said Ramon Hache, CEO of the Ridgewood YMCA. “Their support allows us to launch a program that fills a vital need in our community. The Cancer Survivor Support Program will provide a safe and empowering environment where individuals can focus on rebuilding, resilience, and social connection”
With this gift, the Ridgewood YMCA reaffirms its commitment to expanding wellness offerings that support individuals at every stage of life and health.