YMCA of the Pines

Overnight and day Camp programs provide a range of experiences for young people to develop the core values of caring, respect, honesty, responsibility, courage and inclusion while exploring their personal limits, building self-confidence and discovering independence in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. Campers grow, develop and make friends while exploring new and exciting activities. Counselors, trained to be cause-driven leaders, help develop new skills with campers that build confidence and enrich social-emotional, cognitive and physical growth. In 2022 our camps, combined, served over 2,400 children.

Gloucester county y is a welcoming and inclusive y facility, with programs designedto help individuals and families become the best versions of themselves. We targetcommunity needs in water safety, chronic disease prevention, and youth engagement. the y has a commitment to remaining responsive and impactful as the needs of gloucester county and the surrounding areas shift. By continuing to be a partner of choice, the gloucester county y will be a focal point of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.memberships - memberships are offered to community members, as part of the y's commitment to building relationships, inspiring learning, strengthening character and building healthy, confident, community-involved children, adults and families. Members are provided access to our grounds for outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, walking, biking, running and fishing. In addition, membership offers affordable access to programs throughout the year, including observatory nights, barbecues and more. As part of the a.w.a.y. Program associated with the national Ymca, membership at the y ensures that participants are "always welcome at the Ymca" in many other cities, according to their policies.

In an effort to support local school districts and families, the y offers high quality school-age child care for several hundred children a year - both before and after school. Our school's out (so) program curriculum encourages individual development consistent with the y's core values, in addition to developing healthy lifestyle habits and educational achievement. Monthly lessons are planned that allow children to participate in activities such as math, literacy, character development, science, nature, healthy eating and quality homework time. the offerings provide flexibility to a diverse range of families with am/pm options, single-day drop-ins, and 2-5 day options. Further, school-age child care is offered at the y during scheduled school closings to allow participants to take advantage of what the y has to offer, and to provide a safe value-added experience for families when the schools are closed.

the y provides high quality outdoor program services, built on the philosophy of experiential learning. Our well-trained staff members provide quality experiences that build relationships, strengthen character and leave a lifelong impression. We offer a flexible program which can be customized to meet the goals, needs and expectations of any group. Each program incorporates the core values of caring, respect, honesty, responsibility, courage and inclusion into specifically designed activities, initiatives and elements that develop skills critical to the success of any team: cooperation, trust, effective communication, commitment and leadership. In 2022, the outdoor center enriched more than 10,000 individuals.