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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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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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A Second Home That Helped Edwin Find His Voice
When Edwin first arrived at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, he was quiet, hesitant, and unsure of what the week ahead would bring. His mother Shannon...
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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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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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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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Questions to Ask in Your Summer Camp Search
Choosing the right summer camp for your child takes planning and care. You’ll want to weigh factors like camp activities, cost, and staff training....
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How Summer Camp Prevents Learning Loss and Boosts Confidence
Did you know that most students lose two months of math skills every summer, and low-income children typically lose another two to three months of...