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.
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Healthy Kids Day Event!!!
The Hopewell Valley YMCA will be holding its Annual Healthy Kids Day event this Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 10:00am – 12:00pm, at the Board of Education Gymnasium. The event is free to the community and all participants, and will have activities for everyone. Some of the activities include a moon bounce, face painting, ambulance tour, fire department demonstration, police finger printing demonstration, and more.T-shirts and good bags will also be given out while supplies last!
Also, there will be a mobile blood drive outside from 10:00am -12:00pm sponsored by The Blood Council of New Jersey. Any participants that donate blood will receive a t-shirt.
Come support your community and stop on by for some fun and excitement!!
Pictured in front of the Turf Field are a few members of the YMCA Spring Gala Planning Committee with Sheryl Stone: Phil Volpe, President of the YMCA Board of Directors; Brogan Sanderson; Sheryl Stone; Adriene Presti; and Doug Pszczolkowski, CEO of the Hopewell Valley YMCA. Missing from the picture are Suzette Belder-Carr, Chair of the Planning Committee; Lisa Forrester; and Stephanie Garnich.
Save the date…the Hopewell Valley YMCA will host its Spring Gala & Dinner Dance at TPC Jasna Polana on Friday, April 19th. This year’s event will celebrate the incredible accomplishments of Sheryl Stone, Chair of the Recreation Foundation of Hopewell Valley. Under Sheryl’s leadership, the Recreation Foundation has successfully installed fields for numerous local youth sports organizations. The Fields at Back Timberlane and the recent Hopewell Valley Turf Field behind the high school are a few of those major accomplishments. Ms Stone started the Recreation Foundation of Hopewell Valley after having led the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance. After completing a community needs assessment where respondents overwhelmingly lamented the need for local recreational activities and facilities, Ms Stone took the helm of starting the Recreation Foundation.
“Although I am really honored to receive this recognition, it’s really on behalf of the Recreation Foundation… it’s all really for the KIDS!” remarked Sheryl Stone. Previous recipients of the award include: John Phillips, Pat and Mika Ryan, and the Rothwell Family/Pennington Quality Market. “It is quite humbling to join such a prestigious list of previous recipients,” explained Ms Stone.
The planning committee is seeking additional members to join them. Also needed are sponsors, donations, auction items, and advertisers to support the grand event. Proceeds from the evening are used to provide financial assistance to local families for child care, summer camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and to operate the Hopewell Valley Youth Activity Center.
For more information, to volunteer, donate or sponsor, click SPRING GALA or please contact Hopewell Valley YMCA 609-737-3048, or dpszczolkowski@hvymca.org.
6 February 2013
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AQUATICS PROGRAM
June 21, 2012
On the evening of Friday, June 15, 2012, the Hopewell Valley YMCA paid tribute to the Rothwell Family and their local business the Pennington Quality Market, or PQM. The event, held at TPC Jasna Polana in the heart of Princeton, provided the community with the chance to recognize and thank the Rothwells for years of community service and charitable giving.
Camp Reign 2012
It is never too early to register. Reserve your spot today and give your child(ren) a Summer of fun with memories to last a lifetime!
Gearing Up for London 2012
June 11, 2012
In less than 50 days the 2012 Olympic Games will begin and Athletes from all over the world will meet in London to compete. Technology will allow those at home to see more events than ever before!
How much do you know about Olympic Sports?
Tips for a Healthy Life!
June 11, 2012
Living an active lifestyle and eating correctly are two ways to help ensure a long and healthy life. Unfortunately, pursuing a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge due to the hectic and stressful nature of life. Luckily, there relatively painless ways to make the transition to a healthier you!
Pennington 5K The Race to Remember
Preschool Swim Lessons
Pike, Eel, Ray & Starfish
Ages 3-5
Children learn the fundamentals of swimming with emphasis on personal safety and developing strength, endurance, and coordination. Children are placed into groups of 6 according to their ability during the swim test. Choose from the following days & times, your child will be placed in a class based on the swim test.
Spring II: May 12 - June 22, 2013
Spring I: March 5 - April 23, 2013
| Day | Time | Fee |
| Sunday | 12:00-12:30pm | $99 |
| Sunday | 12:35-1:05pm | $99 |
| Sunday | 1:10-1:40pm | $99 |
› Click here for a registration form
Progressive I Swim Lessons
Polliwog, Guppy & Minnow
Ages 6-8
Children progress at their own pace. After the swim test your child will be placed in the appropriate class according to their ability.
Spring II: May 12 - June 22, 2013
Spring I: March 5 - April 23, 2013
| Day | Time | Fee |
| Sunday | 12:00-12:45pm | $99 |
| Sunday | 1:40-2:25pm | $99 |
› Click here for a registration form
Progressive II Swim Lessons
Fish, Flying Fish & Shark
Ages 9-12
Children progress at their own pace. After the swim test your child will be placed in the appropriate class according to their ability.
Spring II: May 12 - June 22, 2013
Spring I: March 5 - April 23, 2013
| Day | Time | Fee |
| Sunday | 12:50-1:35pm | $99 |
› Click here for a registration form
Swim Team Prep, Stroke & Turn, Ages 8-14
This class is for swimmers interested in Swim Team. Swimmers must be able to perform the four major swim team strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly. This is not a class in which the required strokes are taught. If the participant does not know the strokes he/she must enter the appropriate level to learn them. This class is designed to work on endurance, muscle strengthening and cardio-fitness.
Spring II: May 12 - June 22, 2013
Spring I: March 5 - April 23, 2013
| Day | Time | Fee |
| Sunday | 1:40-2:25pm | $99 |
› Click here for a registration form
Youth Private Swim Lessons, Ages 3-12
Private lessons are designed for children who need one-on-one swim instruction. Lessons will take place during the same time as other lessons. Choose from one of the following swim days & times.
Spring II: May 12 - June 22, 2013
Spring I: March 5 - April 23, 2013
| Day | Time | Fee |
| Sunday | 11:00-11:30am | $199 |
| Sunday | 11:30-12:00pm | $199 |
| Sunday | 12:00-12:30pm | $199 |
| Sunday | 12:30-1:00pm | $199 |
| Sunday | 1:00-1:30pm | $199 |
| Sunday | 1:30-2:00pm | $199 |
| Sunday | 2:00-2:30pm | $199 |
› Click here for a registration form
Community Swim, All Ages
Recreational swim time. One lap lane is provided. Lifeguard on duty.
Spring II: May 12 - June 22, 2013
Spring I: March 5 - April 23, 2013
> Click here for a registration form
| Day | Time | Fee |
| Sunday | 2:30-4:00pm | FREE to Members |
