News & Announcements
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You’re Invited To Our May 16 Annual Meeting
Join us for the YMCA of Montclair Annual Meeting on May 16, 2018 at the YMCA of Montclair's Geyer Family Branch.
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Dolphins End Highly Successful Swim Season With SunKissed Invitational
Two swimmers captured titles, two team records were broken, and one more swimmer qualified for the national championships, as the YMCA of Montclair Dolphins swim team punctuated a highly successful season at the recent SunKissed Invitational Junior/Senior Swimming Championships of the USA in Charlotte, N.C.
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YMCA of Montclair and the Montclair Recreation Department To Host 36th Annual Montclair Run
On June 3, 2018, the YMCA of Montclair and the Montclair Recreation Department will host the 36th Montclair Run. The event is a great way for individuals, families and runners of all abilities to support an active lifestyle while giving back to the community. The Montclair Run includes a USATF certified10K and a 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
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The YMCA of Montclair Celebrates Healthy Kids Day
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, the YMCA of Montclair is holding a free community event from 3:30 - 5:30pm at their Park Street Branch to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families.
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Adults Step Up And Speak Out To Protect Children From Sexual Abuse During National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The YMCA of Montclair is marking Child Abuse Prevention Month with Five Days of Action the week of April 16, 2018, to prevent child sexual abuse.
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Dolphins Reach New Heights At State Championships
Two swimmers were crowned state champions, two others qualified for the upcoming national championships, and two team relay records were smashed, as the YMCA of Montclair Dolphins swim team reached new heights at recent state championships meets.
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Remembering Carol Kearney
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Carol Kearney on March 16, 2018. Carol was a mainstay of the YMCA of Montclair community for over 37 years.
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Dolphins Swim Team Excels At Championship Meets
At the YMCA Bronze Championships, 31 YMCA of Montclair Dolphins swimmers racked up 51 top 10 finishes, with many achieving personal bests or qualifying for additional championship meets. Overall, the boys finished 4th out of 16 teams, and the girls 6th out of 17 teams.
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Youngest Dolphins Shine at 2018 State Championships
The youngest members of the YMCA of Montclair Dolphins swim team shined as they turned in fantastic performances at the state championships for swimmers ages 8 and under.
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YMCA of Montclair - 2018 Black History Month Program
The YMCA of Montclair is hosting a series of events in celebration of Black History Month in 2018. All events are free and open to the community. All events are held at the Y’s Park Street Branch at 25 Park Street or the Geyer Family Branch at 159 Glenridge Ave, both in Montclair.
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YMCA of Montclair Names Buddy Evans as New CEO
The YMCA of Montclair has named Buddy Evans as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 5, 2018. Evans will succeed former President and CEO Jo Ann Short and Interim President and CEO Tim Weidman.
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Dolphins Turn In Outstanding Performances At Two Swim Meets
Members of the YMCA of Montclair Dolphins swim team turned in outstanding performances in two major meets that were held just before the 2017 Christmas break.
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Our Most Successful Fundraiser Ever: The 2017 Gala
The 2017 Gala was our most successful fundraiser ever with over 320 attendees raising $167,000 for the YMCA of Montclair's financial assistance and social responsibility programs.
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2017 Great Turkey Invitational
The YMCA of Montclair Dolphins swim team competed in the recent 2017 Ocean County YMCA Great Turkey Invitational in Toms River, N.J.
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The YMCA of Montclair Gala Honors Ashenfelter, Slous, Trembulak, McDonough, Golia & Trevenen, LLP and Celebrates the Geyer Family Branch
The YMCA of Montclair's 1891 Gala fundraiser is November 17, 2017 at Mayfair Farms in West Orange.
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Remembering Helen Geyer
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Helen Geyer on August 31, 2017 at age 99. Mrs. Geyer served for many years as a valuable member of the YMCA of Montclair community.
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Free 7th Grade Memberships To The YMCA Of Montclair During The 2017/2018 School Year
The YMCA of Montclair is offering a free program to 7th graders attending schools in the Y’s service area of Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, Clifton, Glen Ridge, Montclair and Verona during the 2017/2018 school year that includes membership.
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Fall Programs At The Park Street Branch Of The YMCA Of Montclair Ignite Your Spirit
Fall 2017 programs at the YMCA of Montclair’s Park Street Branch will help ignite your spirit and engage you and your family on a path to a healthier lifestyle. Enrollment for both Fall I and Fall II programs starts Tuesday, September 5.
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Glow After Dark Event Hits The YMCA Of Montclair
On Saturday, September 16, 2017 the YMCA of Montclair is holding an event that includes Glow In The Dark Cycling, Yoga & Zumba; a water exercise class; a swim clinic (for triathletes and those who want to improve their overall swim time); and lap swimming. After exercising, attendees can socialize over mocktails and appetizers and will be entered into a raffle to win prizes.
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YMCA Of Montclair Names Tim Weidman As Interim President And CEO
The YMCA of Montclair has named Tim Weidman as the Interim President and CEO by the Board of Directors.
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Strong Swimmers = Confident Kids Thanks To YMCA Of Montclair Swim Lessons
May is National Water Safety Month, and the perfect time to get children involved in swim lessons. The YMCA of Montclair has updated its lessons to increase the accessibility and enjoyment of swimming to all ages and skill levels.
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The Dolphins Make A Big Splash At The 2017 SunKissed Invitational Jr/Sr Championships Of The USA
The 2017 SunKissed Invitational Junior/Senior Swimming Championships of the USA was held from March 31 – April 2, 2017. Fifty-eight Dolphins swimmers were among the 600 swimmers from 18 teams who competed in the meet. As a team, the Dolphins placed 4th, up from 7th in 2016.
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Montclair Run Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Registration is now open for the Montclair Run, a family friendly event on June 4, 2017 that includes a 10K and a 2 Mile fun run/walk.
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YMCA Of Montclair To Host Special Olympics Swim Meet
The YMCA of Montclair will host approximately 65 athletes from three teams representing Livingston, Caldwell, and Wayne for the Essex County Special Olympics Swim Meet on March 18, 2017.
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Great Results For 12 & Under Swimmers At NJ YMCA State Championships
Twenty one Montclair YMCA Dolphins ages 12 and under competed in the NJ YMCA State Championships on February 25 & 26, 2017 at the Ocean County YMCA. The team posting great results and Howard Zhuang was crowned the 2017 State Champion in the 10 & under 100 breaststroke.
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Championship Season In Full Swing For Montclair YMCA Dolphins
For the past several weekends, the Montclair YMCA Dolphins have been competing in championship meets that provide swimmers with additional opportunities to qualify for the 2017 NJ YMCA State Championships.
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Little Dolphins Make Waves At The NJ YMCA 8 & Under Championships
Thirty-three of our youngest Dolphins competed in the New Jersey YMCA 8 & Under Swimming Championships on February 5, 2017. Nineteen of these swimmers finished in the top 20 in their races including 9 who had one or more top 10 finishes.
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Montclair YMCA Dolphins Compete At 2017 Tiger Invitational
Eighty-four Montclair YMCA Dolphins swimmers competed at the DeNunzio Natatorium at Princeton University in an invitational swim meet sponsored by the Princeton Tiger Aquatic Club, Jan. 21-22. Over a quarter of the Dolphins who entered to compete achieved top ten finishes.
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Black History Month Events
Please join the YMCA of Montclair to celebrate Black History Month 2017. All events are free and open to the community.
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Three Leading Community Agencies Join Together To Support Youth in Recovery
The YMCA of Montclair, in partnership with the National Youth Recovery Foundation and Partners for Health Foundation, will launch three 12-week programs geared to adults between the ages of 18 and 30 in long-term recovery. ASPIRE will provide lifestyle and professional skills coaching from business people in the recovery community to help participants launch their next life chapters.
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Montclair Dolphins Shine At Holiday Classic XXX Swim Meet
The Montclair YMCA Dolphins sent 29 of their fastest swimmers to compete at the Eastern Express Holiday Classic XXX Swim Meet on the campus of Rutgers University.
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Join In January, Get 3rd Month Free
New adult members who join the YMCA of Montclair in January 2017 will get the 3rd month FREE!
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Montclair Dolphins Compete In OCY Winter Classic
Sixty-two Montclair Dolphins swimmers earned 233 top 20 finishes at the OCY Winter Classic swim meet and 94% of the swimmers saw improvements in their times.
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Little Dolphins Swim Well At First Frost Meet
Fifty-five of the youngest Montclair YMCA Dolphins competed against swimmers from 9 other YMCA teams in the First Frost U12 meet. Twenty of these mighty young Dolphins turned in 45 top 10 finishes.
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130 Dolphins Compete In Great Turkey Invitational
130 YMCA of Montclair Dolphins ages 9 – 17 competed in the 2016 Ocean County YMCA Great Turkey Invitational swim meet. Our swimmers achieved personal bests in multiple events and 47 Dolphins ages 9-17 turned in 160 top 10 finishes in individual events.
