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.
NEWS FROM THE Y
18 May 2013
Congratulations to all of our 5k race participants!!! We would like to congratulate all of our runners who registered and ran in the 1 mile kids fun run and the 5k race. Today was a great day filled with great weather and great race times. Thank you for participating this year and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year. To view your race time from the Penningotn 5k, please click the link below.
14 May 2013
Pennington 5k Run
The 37th Annual Pennington 5K Run will be held this Saturday, May 18, 2013.
Registration is still open, to register click the following link:
http://beta.active.com/pennington-nj/running/37th-annual-pennington-5k-2013
25 April 2013
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!!
13 March 2013
Spring II Programs
Programs to look out for in the the Spring II session.
Spring II Session: May 5 - June 15, 2013
Registration for these programs does not begin until April 22, 2013. Information for these programs can be found underneath the program tab.
T-Ball
Peanut Ball
Youth Soccer
Boys Flag Football
Tennis
Aquatics
Munchkin Sports Jam
Ballet
Hip Hop
6 March 2013
Summer Camp Open House
Click Here for information about summer camp and our open house dates.
3 March 2013
Due to cancellations in the schedule, INSTRUCUTIONAL BASKETBALL will begin on March 23, 2013. The program will be held at the Administration Gym.
19 February 2013
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.
Join us! on April 19th to honor Sheryl Stone for all that she has done for the community.
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.
>Event Details
For more information, to volunteer, donate or sponsor, click SPRING GALA or please contact Hopewell Valley YMCA 609-737-3048, or dpszczolkowski@hvymca.org.
8 February 2013
Winter Storm Closings
BACHV will be closing on February 8, 2013 by 6:00pm. Please make arrangements to have your child picked up by this time due to ALL HVRSD buildings closing at 6:00pm.
All practices and programs scheduled after 6:00pm for February 8, 2013 are cancelled.
All Saturday, February 9,2013 programs are cancelled due to the incoming winter storm.
Classes cancelled
February 8
ALL Basketball Practices
February 9
Munchkin Sports Jam
Rec Basketball League Games
7 February 2013
37th Annual Pennington 5K Run
Join us on May 18, 2013 for the Annual 5k run.
6 February 2013
Special Olympics New Jersey
Registration for Special Olympics has begun. The YMCA will be sponsoring several teams for track and field in this year's track and field competition. If your child is interested in participating, submit a registration form to the Hopewell Valley YMCA.
Spring I Registration
Registration Start Date: February 18, 2013 @ 9:00am
Spring I Program Dates: March 3 - April 27, 2013
15 January 2013
The Hopewell Valley Special Needs Advisory Committee (HVSNAC) Survey
Over the past few months, the HVSNAC, has held several meetings and discussions with various organizations within the community in an attempt to provide quality programing within the community for those with Special Needs. As a result, a survey has been formed to assess the needs of such services within the community. Below you will find a link to the survey. Please complete the survey in its entirety if it pertains to you, also please let any others that you know who would benefit from such services to also complete the survey.
4 January 2013
WINTER PROGRAMS START DATES
PROGRAMS START DATE
AQUATICS January 6, 2013
COMMUNITY SWIM January 6, 2013
EARLY MORNING SWIM January 7, 2013
BALLET January 8, 2013
HIP HOP DANCE January 9, 2013
INTRO TO DANCE January 9, 2013
MUNCHKIN SPORTS JAM January 12, 2013
26 December 2012
SCOPE DAY TRIPS
December 26 - In house Activities
December 27 - Funtime America
December 28 - Branchburg Sports Complex
15 December 2012
ALL Munchkin Sports Jam classes are cancelled for December 15, 2012.
14 Deceneber 2012
WINTER REGISTRATION
Registration for the winter program session begins on Monday, December 17, 2012. For any questions, please feel free to contact the main office at your convenience.
Session Dates: January 6 2013 - February 23, 2013
16 November 2012
Fall I Tennis program
7 November 2012
On November 8, 2012, The Hopewell Valley Regional School District will be operating on a 90-minute delay. As a result, Before and After Care of Hopewell Valley will open at 8:30am for Kindergarten Enrichment and Before Care programs. All remaining activities will operate on its normal schedule.
31 October 2012
Here at The Hopewell Valley YMCA we know that the last 72 hours have been tough for many of you and there may be challenges ahead. The weather events of the last several days have been extraordinary and unpredictable and we hope you and your families are safe and secure. Our heart goes out to the community members and we want you to know that we are standing with you now and as the recovery efforts continue.
Due to the conditions created in the Hopewell Valley, all HVRSD schools are cancelled for Thursday, November 1, 2012. As a result, all YMCA programs scheduled for November 1 are cancelled as well, this includes Before and After Care of Hopewell Valley services and Basketball Assessments.
13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Benefits Strong Kids Campaign
26 October 2012
Due to forecasted weather complications, the 13th Annual Golf Outing scheduled for October 29, 2012 will be postponed.
Please visit the golf outing information page, for updated information on the event.
HALLOWEEN PARADE
The annual Halloween Parade scheduled for October 28, 2012 has been canceled due to the weather.
FALL II PROGRAM REGISTRATION
FALL II programs will begin November 4 - December 22, 2012
REGISTRATION START DATE: October 22, 2012 at 8:30 am
Registration forms will not be accepted prior to the registration start date.
Only Fall prgramming registration forms accepted at this time are for the Before and After Care of Hopewell Valley program
Program Guide Update
RE: BASKETBALL ASSESSMENTS
The dates and times listed for the basketball assessments in the current and Fall II program guide have been changed. Please click below to view the current times and dates for assessments.
13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING AND AUCTION
Benefits Strong Kids Campaign
When: October 19, 2012
Where: Hopewell Valley Country Club
Time: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Come join The Hopewell Valley YMCA on the greens and play a round of golf to support the youth in the community. Sign up as an individual or a foursome here.
For more information, continue after the break.
FALL I AQUATICS UPDATE
SUNDAY AQUATICS PROGRAM
ALL Sunday Aquatics programs are rescheduled to start on Sunday, September 16, 2012. The original start date of September 9 has been delayed by one week.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AQUATICS PROGRAM
Due to a conflict in scheduling, all wednesday aquatics programs will be cancelled. Any participants registered or interested in registrering should contact the YMCA to make arrangements to register for another swimming time slot.
FALL I PROGRAM REGISTRATION
FALL I programs will begin September 9 - October 30, 2012
REGISTRATION START DATE: August 27, 2012 at 8:30 am
Registration forms will not be accepted prior to the registration start date.
Only Fall prgramming registration forms accepted at this time are for the Before and After Care of Hopewell Valley program
Before and After School Program in the News
July 27, 2012
Starting this fall, The Hopewell Valley YMCA and The Hopewell Valley After School Program will open this September as a single program. The Hopewell Valley After School Program (HVASP) and the Hopewell Valley YMCA will merge under the umbrella of the YMCA to offer the Before and After Care of Hopewell Valley program. HVASP Director Karen Sharp and YMCA Program Director, Daniel Williams will continue to lead the new program. Before and after care services will continue to be offered at all four local elementary schools and Timberlane middle school; however, the hours will be extended to 7am-6:30pm. Most adult staffers will remain to help build continuity as the program grows and strengthens. In addition to these services, the new program will also be offering programs that include age appropriate activities for the different levels of students attending, as well as enrichment programs such as homework help and even tutoring. The new organization will be under contract with the Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD), which will have oversight of the program. Also new is the development of a Parent Advisory Committee, made up of parents and school administrators who will meet quarterly to discuss the program. The program will continue to be flexible, offering childcare one to five days a week, as well as drop-in availability and extended hours. The new program will continue to offer the quality programming that parents have come to expect and count on for years.
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.
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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!
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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?
›Test your knowledge
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!
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Pennington 5K The Race to Remember
