South Mountain YMCA - Partnerships

Partnerships

The South Mountain YMCA has long been viewed as a leader in the communities of South Orange and Maplewood and beyond. The YMCA has served in numerous capacities in the community in its continuing effort to build a stronger community.

The After School Program (ASP) is a collaboration between the Maplewood Recreation Department, South Orange Recreation Department and South Mountain YMCA. The purpose of ASP is to provide after-school care to the students of the South Orange/ Maplewood school district. The YMCA is honored to play an integral role in this partnership and assist in providing such a valuable service to the community. In 2008 the ASP celebrates 25 years of impact and service to Maplewood and South Orange.

The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance are teamed up to create the Healthy U program. Healthy U is New Jersey’s first statewide, after-school initiative addressing childhood obesity. Healthy U is based on the Coordinated Approach to Child Health, or CATCH, a curriculum developed by the University of Texas Science Center School of Public Health. South Mountain YMCA is proud to be one of the first YMCA’s in the state to initiate CATCH by implementing CATCH programs in both Seth Boyden and Jefferson Elementary Schools.

The South Mountain YMCA is also involved in several community organizations such as the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce, the South Orange Rotary, the Maplewood Rotary, the LOFT Program at Columbia High School and the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education Community Wellness Committee among others.

The YMCA also currently plays a major leadership role with the South Orange/Maplewood Kiwanis, which provides services and funds to the children of the community.

The South Mountain YMCA offers a great opportunity to Volunteer. Our newest program is called Pay It Forward which allows you to give back to your community and help the children of the YMCA. To find out more information call 973-762-4145.