Welcome to the Hopewell Valley YMCA
Mission Statement: The Hopewell Valley YMCA is a charitable organization dedicated to building a healthy spirit, mind, and body through programs which promote good health, strong families, youth leadership, and community development. YMCA's are open to men, women, and children of all ages, abilities, races, and religions.
The Hopewell Valley YMCA is proud to serve Hopewell, Hopewell Valley, Pennington, and Titusville in New Jersey. We are a "Y without walls" meaning we operated in many different rented locations through out the area. Our main administrative offices are located at 62 South Main Street in Pennington, NJ. Our administrative staff is based here, and we accept program registrations at this location.
It is never to early to register. Reserve your spot today. Camp Open House, January 31, March 27, May 29, 2012 at Toll Gate Grammar from 6:30-8:30pm.
Spring I Session Registration begins Monday, February 13
- Camp Reign
- Youth Sports
- Men's Flag Football
- YAC Programs
Child Development
The Hopewell Valley YMCA offers Before and After School child care to provide convenient, reliable and safe programs for children and parents throughout the school district. To best serve the needs of the children, all of our programs are located at your child's school to make the the transition as safe and easy as possible. All of our programs are filly insured and Licensed with New Jersey's Office of Licensing of the Department of Children and Families. All Site Directors and Staff take a clear and strong interest in the well being of the children are are dedicated too making a positive lasting impression in their lives.
Why Choose YMCARE?
- Safe and fun environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Available at multiple sites
- Sibling discounts
- Member benefits
- Convenient hours
- Friendly staff
- Active staff participation
Before school care is offered at Bear Tavern and Stony Brook. The before school program runs from 7:15-8:30am.
After school care is offered at Bear Tavern, Stony Brook, Toll Gate, and Hopewell. The after school program runs from 3:30-6:00pm. Youth membership is included for YMCARE after school participants.
After School Club
After school care is provided at Timberlane Middle school from 2:45-6:00pm.
Healthy U
The Horizon Foundation for NJ Healthy U program is designed to combat childhood obesity by instituting behavioral changes in children using a multi-pronged approach that includes nutrition education, increased physical activity and a focus on family. This program is awarded to our YMCA through a grant that is a collaboration betwen The Horizon Foundation and the NJ YMCA Sate Alliance.
The Hopewell Valley YMCA has joined thi state wide YMCA initiatve for the Healthy U program. Healthy U is only available to YMCA programs. YMCARE staff are trained to deliver the Healthy U program. The curriculum for Healthy U is based on the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH). Watch for the great activities and life changing lessons each child will be exposed to this year in YMCARE.
As an organization, we are dedicated to the health and wellness of our participants. To help implement these practices in YMCARE, the program includes fun activities including Healthy U (CATCH) program, supervised small and large group games and activities, crafts, indoor/outdoor active play and more! Homework time is scheduled for those who need it and all participants are provided with a daily snack.
Schools out program for enrichment
