Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA

Child Care: Child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Our Preschool and Before and After School Care programs relieve the burdens of balancing work and family by offering a safe, structured, educational, and physically active environment. Through our Before and After Care programs held at the YMCA, three Buena Regional Elementary Schools, Mullica Township School District, Commercial Township, Deerfield Township, Hopewell Township, two schools in Somers Point, and two of the Cumberland Charter Schools, we provide an environment that offers everything from nutrition to homework to physical education through Healthy U and more. These programs reach an average of 500 children daily, giving them an impactful before and after school experience. Our ongoing collaboration with the NJ Department of Education and the City of Vineland School District provides free Preschool for 30, 3-5 year olds.

Youth Development: Our YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Programs such as summer camp, youth sports, and swim lessons help children to grow and learn through various outlets. Our summer camp programs for children 3 to 15 years old offer daily reading, STEM activities, safe swim instruction, and outdoor adventures. They are not only having fun and building relationships, but also learning about science, engineering, math, reading, leadership, and critical thinking skills. On average, our day camps have 368 children attending daily. Through our Youth Sports, Swim Team, and Swim Lesson programs, the focus is on health, confidence, commitment, and relationship building. These programs encourage youth to develop their potential and learn new skills. In 2025, youth sports and swim lessons reached 767 children between the ages of 6 months and 17 years old. Our winter and summer swim teams had over 100 participants focusing not only on physical health, but life skills such as teamwork, commitment, focus, taking directions, and social interactions.