Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - At the Lakeland Hills YMCA, we are dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. Our Early Childhood Learning Center provides a caring and supportive environment for 110 children between the ages of 2.5 and 5. Along with our ECLC, we also provide in district afterschool childcare programing to Boonton Township, Butler, and Denville, serving 214 students by the end of the year. In 2024, our eight-week outdoor Summer Camp welcomed nearly 1500 youth and focused on providing safe and fun social experiences, empowerment activities, and leadership building programing. We also hosted a variety of special family events to foster community connections and bring families together. Recognizing the importance of inclusivity and healthy living. The programs included Healthy Kids Day. In November of 2024 we partnered with North Star Lottery Grantmaking to create a STEM and ARTS STUDIO that will offer unique STEM opportunities for youth and adults locally. Lastly, we have continued our flagship I-SWAP vocational program designed for individuals with special needs, broadening our commitment to youth development and inclusion. During the winter months we offer basketball and soccer leagues for youth so that they can stay active and engage with their peers. We offered swim lessons to over 1,500 youth on a duplicated basis.

HEALTHY LIVING - At the Lakeland Hills YMCA, we are deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of our community-one individual and one family at a time. Through fitness, sports, and shared experiences, we help bring families closer, promote healthy habits, and build lasting connections. Many of our wellness programs are included with membership, such as group fitness classes, stretch therapy, and regular blood pressure screenings. We also offer targeted support for individuals managing chronic conditions like diabetes, arthritis, cancer, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease. These disease-specific fitness and education programs are designed to improve quality of life and empower participants through movement and knowledge. Our Walk with the Doc program, creates opportunities for members to connect with healthcare professionals while staying active. We also continued to champion our Active Aging initiatives, supporting older adults in maintaining a healthy and independent lifestyle. Lastly, Water safety remains a top priority at the Y. In 2024, we continued expanding our reach by forming new partnerships to deliver essential water safety skills to both youth and adults-including individuals with special needs-ensuring everyone has the tools to stay safe in and around water.