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CAMP BERNIE CHALLENGE GRANT

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Ready for a challenge?

The Ridgewood YMCA is excited and grateful to announce a $100,000 challenge grant from The Bolger Foundation as we celebrate the camp’s 65 year anniversary.  

Our challenge? Let’s raise the remaining $200,000 that is necessary to complete critical infrastructure repairs and upgrades throughout camp.  

Camp Bernie is a haven where kids of all backgrounds, beliefs, incomes and orientations feel a sense of belonging. And when kids feel they belong, they are more willing to explore, discover and take risks to achieve anything. 

Your support helps us keep this tradition alive for thousands of kids each year.

“The Bolger Foundation is proud to partner with the YMCA for the continued success of Camp Bernie and the renovations that will keep serving the community for the next 100 years.” – JT Bolger

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RIDGEWOOD YMCA NEW COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND

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Ridgewood YMCA unveils new community playground


Ridgewood, NJ — On March 28, 2022, the Ridgewood YMCA hosted a ribbon cutting event and reception to thank supporters and present the newly constructed community playground. This project was only possible through a generous donation from The Columbia Bank Foundation.

Mayor Susan Knudsen presented a certificate….

Councilwoman Pamela Perron and Councilman Paul Vagianos were in attendance, extending congratulations on the completion of the playground and its benefit to the community. Ridgewood YMCA Trustees and Board Members including Shannon Warren, Board Chair, and Brian Hughes, Trustee Chair, we on hand to share in the celebration. Julie Holland, Foundation Executive Director and Minoska Mateo, Community Development Manager from Columbia Bank joined Mr. Lamour in the official ribbon cutting, and children from the Ridgewood YMCA preschool and others were the first to enjoy the playground.

“We are pleased to complete this long-awaited playground at the Ridgewood Y,” says Ernest Lamour, President and CEO. “The pandemic underscored for us the importance of having ample space for children to play and learn in the fresh air. We are delighted to provide this wonderful space for all of our neighbors to enjoy.”

The playground provides a safe, fun, outdoor environment for children of diverse abilities and is open from dawn to dusk for the entire community.

SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE

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YMCAs across the U.S. express solidarity and concern for the young people, families and communities who are directly impacted by the crisis currently unfolding in Ukraine.

The Ridgewood YMCA is collecting both monetary and in-kind donations to support our Ukrainian brothers and sisters who have been displaced by the recent military crisis. Please consider giving to this international YMCA initiative so that we can immediately support those in need.

DONATIONS ENCOURAGED: 

First Aid Kits | Medical Supplies | Blankets & Sleeping Bags | Toothpaste & Toothbrushes | Feminine Care Products | Baby Formula & Powder Pedialyte 

*No Clothing Needed – with exception of new socks and underwear

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STAY AND PLAY IS BACK!

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We are happy to announce the return of our child watch program, Stay & Play!

Starting Monday, July 12th, YMCA members can drop the kids off at the Stay and Play center and get in their morning workout worry free. We offer a safe and fun place for children to play while you’re here.

Stay and Play will be available Monday – Friday, 8AM-12:15PM for children ages 2 months and up. Currently only available for full household members. No reservations needed at this time.

Any questions, please contact our Welcome Center at 201.444.5600 or Megan Nayden at [email protected]

NEW! FITNESS STUDIOS

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We are so exciting to announce our brand new Barefoot and Cycle studios will be open starting next week!

Group fitness classes like Yoga, Pilates, Barre  and Stretch will be offered in the Barefoot Studio. We will also be introducing a new offering, Barefoot Cardio. 

We will be celebrating the return of our Cycle classes, now located in the new Cycle studio. Get ready to sweat!

Registration for the new studios coming soon. We can’t wait to see everyone in the new spaces.

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WE ARE CLOSED
EASTER WEEKEND

The Ridgewood Y will be CLOSED
Saturday April 4 + Sunday April 5.

SWIM LESSONS
SAT APRIL 4 – NORMAL SCHEDULE
SUN APRIL 5 – NO SWIM LESSONS

Thank you for your cooperation!

WEATHER NOTICE
MON FEBRUARY 23

Due to the expected inclement weather,
the Ridgewood Y will be closed
Monday, February 23.

Please check back here for updates.

Lap + Family Swim Schedule

We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your cooperation!

2026 HOLIDAY HOURS

FACILITY HOURS
WED DEC 24 | 8:00AM-12:00PM
THU DEC 25 | CLOSED – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
FRI DEC 26 | 8:00AM-9:00PM
WED DEC 31 | 8:00AM-3:00PM
THU JAN 1 2026 | 8:00AM-3:00PM

STAY AND PLAY
THU DEC 25 | CLOSED
FRI DEC 26 | CLOSED
THU JAN 1 | CLOSED

SWIM LESSONS
TUE DEC 23 – THU JAN 1 | NO LESSONS
SUN DEC 28 – TUE DEC 30 | SWIM INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

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Group Fitness
Lap + Family Swim
Gymnasium

Happy Holidays from our Y Family to Yours!