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Gailmarie Green, left, with James Goodger, District Executive Director at South Mountain YMCA

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South Mountain YMCA’s Gailmarie Green Named Staff Member of the Year

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Gailmarie Green, Senior Director of Enrichment and Family Programs at South Mountain YMCA, has been named the 2025 Staff Member of the Year by the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges—the organization's highest individual staff honor....

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Greater Bergen YMCA staff gather at the Annual Campaign Celebration in East Hanover, NJ.

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Greater Bergen County YMCA Earns 2025 Branch of the Year Honor

NEW MILFORD, NJ - The Greater Bergen County YMCA, New Milford Program Center has been named the 2025 Branch of the Year by the Metropolitan YMCA of...

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Metro YMCA of the Oranges Celebrates Youth of the Year Honorees

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges and its six branches are recognizing youth members for their distinguished participation in the...

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A participant tees off at a previous Golf Outing.

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Sussex County YMCA Golf Outing Set for May 20, 2026

HARDYSTON, NJ - The Sussex County YMCA will hold its 24th annual Golf Outing on May 20, 2026 at the award-winning Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg, NJ....

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Children in an outdoor setting, looking at the camera from above

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Get Your Child Ready for Summer Camp: Tips for a Smooth Transition

Preparing your child for summer camp is an important step in making sure they have a safe, fun, and enriching experience. The Metropolitan YMCA of...

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Two older adult women and a young girl plant a garden.

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Celebrate Earth Day: Simple Ways to Reconnect with Nature

Each year on April 22, Earth Day reminds us to think about how we care for our planet. At the YMCA, this connects with our commitment to support each...

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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...

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Two young children using a tablet

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Championing Child Abuse Prevention and Digital Safety

LIVINGSTON, NJ – The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a child abuse prevention leader and leading non-profit organization serving Bergen, Essex, and...

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