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may
27may5:00 am3:00 pmMemorial DayBranches close at 3pm
Thank you to all who have served. In observance of Memorial Day, both branches will close at 3pm today. We hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable day. Please see the
Thank you to all who have served.
In observance of Memorial Day, both branches will close at 3pm today. We hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable day. Please see the Holiday Fitness Schedule.
(Monday) 5:00 am - 3:00 pm
29may10:00 am2:15 pmNational Senior Health & Fitness Day
Join senior adults across the US who are participating in physical activities as part of this nationwide health and fitness event. The Hunterdon County YMCA and goHunterdon have teamed up to
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Join senior adults across the US who are participating in physical activities as part of this nationwide health and fitness event.
The Hunterdon County YMCA and goHunterdon have teamed up to offer the following free events:
10:00 am—SAFETY SASHAY—at the Round Valley Branch. goHunterdon staff will lead this fun, interactive and healthy walk on the walking path. 2 teams will compete against each other as they stop along the way to correctly complete questions and scenarios on pedestrian and bicycle safety.
10:30 am—ENHANCE FITNESS—at the Deer Path Branch. Enhance Fitness is an evidenced-based group exercise program that uses simple, easy-to-lean movements that motivate individuals with or without arthritis to stay active throughout their life.
12:15 pm—ZUMBA GOLD—at the Deer Path Branch. This is a Low impact Zumba class that fuses Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic, energetic dance workout that will feel like a party not a workout. Appropriate for beginners.
1:15pm—BICYCLE RODEO— at the Deer Path Branch. goHunterdon will lead a Bicycle Rodeo for those seniors who enjoy riding their bikes both on and off road. A rodeo is a bicycle skills event which provides an opportunity for bicyclists to practice and develop skills that will help them become better at bike handling and bicycle safety. Bring your bike and your helmet!
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 2:15 pm
31may6:30 pm8:00 pmFamily NERF Night
Join us for a night of NERF! Families can bring their own NERF gear or borrow our YMCA equipment. A course will be provided in the gym for games of NERF
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Join us for a night of NERF! Families can bring their own NERF gear or borrow our YMCA equipment.
A course will be provided in the gym for games of NERF tag and challenges.
Ages 4+
Spaces are limited! Advanced registration is highly encouraged to reserve your spot. Online registration is available or visit or call the Deer Path Welcome Center at (908) 782-1030.
Please note: Registration is per person and all attendees must register. As a family event, at least one adult is required to participate with children during the event.
Family Full Members: $5 per person
Program Members: $7 per person
Non Members: $10 per person
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Path Branch
144 West Woodschurch Road
june
02jun5:00 pm6:00 pmSwim Team Tryouts
The HCY Stingrays is a year-round competitive swim team offering high-quality, professional, coaching and technique instruction for ages 6 to 18 years. Our team competes in both YMCA and USA
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The HCY Stingrays is a year-round competitive swim team offering high-quality, professional, coaching and technique instruction for ages 6 to 18 years. Our team competes in both YMCA and USA Swim meets. The goal of our team is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability from the novice swimmer and beyond while instilling the YMCA core values.
Summer tryouts will be held at the Deer Path Branch Pool on Sunday, June 2 and Sunday, June 9 from 5:00-6:00 pm. Click on the date to register for a tryout.
We hope you can become part of our team and the wonderful experience it brings to all of our swimmers.
(Sunday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Deer Path Branch
144 West Woodschurch Road
07jun6:30 pm8:00 pmFamily First Friday - Step Into Summer Celebration
The 1st Friday of every month, we invite your family to join us for an evening of themed crafts, activities, obstacle course, snacks, and fun! Ages 1 1/2 -
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The 1st Friday of every month, we invite your family to join us for an evening of themed crafts, activities, obstacle course, snacks, and fun!
Ages 1 1/2 – 14
The theme for June is: Step Into Summer Celebration!
Spaces are limited! Advanced registration is highly encouraged to reserve your spot. Online registration is available or please visit or call the Deer Path Welcome Center at (908) 782-1030.
Please note: Registration is per person and all attendees must register. As a family event, at least one adult is required to participate with children during the event. New: Adult Chaperone is now free!
Family Full Members: Free
Program Members: $5 per child
Non Members: $7 per child
Adult Chaperone: Free
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Path Branch
144 West Woodschurch Road
09jun1:00 pm2:00 pmSpring Dance Recital"Let's Go to the Movies"
We're excited to present our Spring Dance Recital - "Let's Go to the Movies"! Our end of the season recital is a great opportunity for the children, as well as
We’re excited to present our Spring Dance Recital – “Let’s Go to the Movies”!
Our end of the season recital is a great opportunity for the children, as well as a lasting memory for everyone!
Tickets are $5 each and will go on sale Monday, May 20.
Each attendee at the recital will need a ticket. Children under 12 are free, but MUST have a ticket.
If you have any questions, please contact Jill Dextraze at (908) 782-1044 ext. 4949 or jdextraze@hcymca.org.
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(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Reading-Fleming Intermediate School
50 Court Street
09jun5:00 pm6:00 pmSwim Team Tryouts
The HCY Stingrays is a year-round competitive swim team offering high-quality, professional, coaching and technique instruction for ages 6 to 18 years. Our team competes in both YMCA and USA
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The HCY Stingrays is a year-round competitive swim team offering high-quality, professional, coaching and technique instruction for ages 6 to 18 years. Our team competes in both YMCA and USA Swim meets. The goal of our team is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability from the novice swimmer and beyond while instilling the YMCA core values.
Summer tryouts will be held at the Deer Path Branch Pool on Sunday, June 2 and Sunday, June 9 from 5:00-6:00 pm. Click on the date to register for a tryout.
We hope you can become part of our team and the wonderful experience it brings to all of our swimmers.
(Sunday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Deer Path Branch
144 West Woodschurch Road
july
06jul9:00 am2:00 pmAmerican Red Cross Blood Drive
Help save lives! We proudly partner with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive. The Blood Mobile will be at the Deer Path Branch today. Each pint of blood
Help save lives! We proudly partner with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive. The Blood Mobile will be at the Deer Path Branch today.
Each pint of blood can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. It’s a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community.
Make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org Advance registration is highly encouraged, but drop-ins are also welcome.
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Path Branch
144 West Woodschurch Road
