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Campers enjoy field day water activities.

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The Magic of Screen-Free Summer Camps: Boosting Kids' Growth and Joy

There is something that happens in the first few days of camp that parents rarely get to witness. A child who was glued to a screen at home suddenly looks up. They notice the trees. They laugh without an audience. They make a friend the...

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CIT campers pose for a photo with South Mountain YMCA District Executive Director James Goodger

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What Is a Counselor-in-Training Program? How It Builds Teen Leaders

Does your teen want to build real leadership skills this summer while having fun? The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program at Metropolitan YMCA of the...

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Austin Filis

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Metro YMCA of the Oranges Welcomes New Board Member Austin Filis

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a leading non-profit organization serving Bergen, Essex, and Sussex counties, is pleased to...

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Maria Silvera and her children, Jose and Jayleen

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Financial Assistance Transforms Child Care Experience for Family

When Maria Silvera’s previous child care option lacked activities, enrichment, and the extended hours she needed as a working parent, she decided to...

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Fairview Lake YMCA Camps Set to Mark 110 Years

NEWTON, NJ — Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, a branch of the non-profit Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, is excited to announce a milestone celebration as...

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