News and Announcements

MONTCLAIR, NJ – The YMCA of Montclair is launching the Veterans Wellness Initiative, a widely recognized YMCA program designed for military veterans and their families. Starting this April, participants will connect weekly over the course of 12 weeks, for in-person guided workouts paired with educational Zoom sessions.  Open to active-duty service members, veterans, and their spouses, partners, and family members, [...]

Media Contact: Liz Samuel, Montclair Story Salon [email protected] 917-887-8936   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Montclair Story Salon presents: THE SUMMER THAT CHANGED ME A Fundraising Salon to Support the YMCA of Montclair’s Summer Camp Scholarship Fund   Thursday, April 23, 2026| 7:00 PM Women’s Club, Montclair, NJ  Montclair Story Salon proudly presents The Summer That Changed Me, an evening of storytelling, music, and live art on Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 PM at the Women’s Club on Union St. in [...]

The Montclair Makos youth water polo team had a strong showing at the Dare to Dream tournament in Ambler, Pennsylvania, on February 7–8, competing in combined teams alongside Princeton and Navy. The collaborative format created an exciting and competitive environment, allowing athletes to gain valuable experience while facing high-level opponents. The Princeton/Makos combined team delivered an impressive performance, winning all [...]

MONTCLAIR, N.J. – The Montclair YMCA Dolphins will take on top swimmers from across the state in the coming weeks as the biggest squad in recent years races in the championship meets that mark the end of the short course season.  Swimmers at each championship aim to beat their personal best times in a variety of events to make cuts [...]

MONTCLAIR, N.J. — The Montclair Makos water polo team, led by Head Coach Chris Kelsch and Assistant Coaches Daniel Arbelaez and Thatcher Smith, wrapped up its fall season with strong participation, competitive matchups, and clear signs of growth for the program’s young athletes.Launched this fall by the YMCA of Montclair, the competitive water polo program drew 25 players in [...]

MONTCLAIR, N.J. – Montclair YMCA Dolphin Maeve D’Amico took the top spot in three events at the Devilfish Classic invitational swim meet last weekend, leading a pod of Dolphins that landed podium finishes with championship qualification times. D’Amico (Cedar Grove), raced to first place in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle, and the 50-yard fly events for the 11–12-year-old [...]

MONTCLAIR, NJ — On October 16, volunteers loaded with plants converged on the public space outside of the Park Street YMCA. For months, the YMCA of Montclair, the Garden Club of Montclair, the Montclair Rotary Club, and the Township of Montclair collaborated on a plan to improve the public space outside the Park Street YMCA lobby and adjacent [...]

YMCA of Montclair to Honor Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center at 1891 Gala  Gala fundraiser will also launch centennial celebration of the Park Street YMCA  MONTCLAIR, NJ — The YMCA of Montclair will honor Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center at its 1891 Gala on November 6, 2025 at The Valley Regency in Clifton. This year’s event will also launch the [...]

MONTCLAIR, N.J. — After a successful summer clinic introduced local youth to the sport of water polo, the YMCA of Montclair is proud to announce the launch of the Montclair Makos competitive water polo program this fall for ages 10-14. The summer clinic, which ran in June and July, attracted enthusiastic participation from area families and gave many players their [...]