Teens, Improve your Fitness this Summer!

The West Morris YMCA announces six different Fitness Clinics to be offered this summer starting on July 6th. These clinics are for teens, ages 12 to 16, both girls and boys, for beginners and for experienced athletes. Each clinic meets twice a week for a 90 minute session, runs for five weeks, and is open to both members and non-members of the Y. Get Up and Go for Beginners, Basic Boot Camp and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun are three of the clinics available. Call 973-366-1120 ext. 24 for more information or stop in to the Y to sign up at the front desk. These clinics will fill quickly. Join in the fun today!

Register Now for Summer Day Camp

Registration is ongoing for Summer Day Camp at the West Morris YMCA. Sessions are available from June 28th through August 20th for first through ninth graders. Campers participate in sports, fitness, crafts, swim instruction, and pool activites plus a weekly field trip. Call 973-366-1120 for more information.

Clyde Utz Centers Dedicated at Annual Meeting

During the Annual Meeting of the West Morris YMCA on Thursday, March 25th, the Clyde Utz Family Center and the Clyde Utz Aquatic Center were formally dedicated. Mr. Utz was a long-time Randolph resident who was a teacher in the Dover school system. Upon his death, he gifted the Y with his estate. This very thoughtful bequest will benefit many at the YMCA for years to come. The Family Center houses a babysitting facility, exercise studios, and an expansion of the weight training area. The Aquatic Center includes the Warm Water Pool, an excellent environment for swim lessons, aquatic exercise classes, and physical rehabilitation in the Aqua Cube.
The dedication included the reading of a Resolution from Senator Anthony Bucco, a Citation from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen and a Proclamation from Randolph Mayor Jay Alpert. The bronze plaque honoring the generosity of Clyde Utz was unveiled and will be displayed in the lobby of the Y.

Their Hearts Belong to Daddy

On Sunday, January 31st, over 80 pairs of fathers and daughters gathered at the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph for a Valentine's Day Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance. They are part of the West Morris YMCA's Indian Princess Program. This is a year-round program that focuses on building and enhancing relationships between fathers and daughters ages Kindergarten through Third Grade. Other 2010 activities include an Adopt-a -Trail project in Hedden Park, a Spring Campout and a Family Picnic. For more information on this program or its companion Indian Guide Program for fathers and sons, contact Andy Thompson at the YMCA at 973-366-1120, ext. 34.

Open House at the West Morris Area YMCA

An Open House will be held at the West Morris Y in Randolph on Saturday, January 16th from 9 AM to 5 PM. Stop by to tour our expanded facility which includes a new warm-water pool with Aqua Cube and receive a free gift while supplies last. In-person registration will be available for swim classes and summer day camp. Children will enjoy complimentary face painting and balloons. Call 973-366-1120 for more information.