Spring 1 Session (3/1-4/25)
PRIORITY REGISTRATION begins 6:00PM Thursday, 2/5 for Gold and Silver Members (OPEN REGISTRATION begins 7:30AM Monday, 2/9 for Program and Non Members). Find a printable guide here.
Register now for 2015-16!
We have half-day and full-day Early Learning programs for ages 6 months - Kindergarten registering now for next school year. Visit "Childcare Education" under the "Programs" menu above to learn more!
NEW! Dance Academy
The goal of Westfield Area Y Dance Academy is to help our young students develop creativity and technique while becoming well-rounded and confident dancers. Learn more.
Summer Camp 2015!
We have camps for one week or all summer long for ages 3-15. Visit the Camp page.
Connect With Us
Y Events
- Thu, 03-05-2015 - 10:00AM - 10:00PM
Weather Update (as of 1:45PM) for Thursday, March 5
All programs and classes are cancelled for the remainder of today.
The Westfield Area Y will close at 7:00PM.
Take it slow and stay safe today.
- Fri, 03-06-2015 - 7:00PM - 9:30PM
Free Fantasy Film Festival: Frozen
Movie lovers of all ages are invited to experience movies as they were meant to be enjoyed...on the big screen! Concessions sold at the door. All proceeds benefit the Annual Support Campaign. Register online or at the Welcome Center to reserve your FREE ticket to enter! Location: Bauer Branch Questions? Contact: Ben Nanna, x279
March 6: Frozen (Prog. #: 2FLFILMMAR6)
April 3: E.T. (Prog. #: 2FLFILMAPR3)
May 1: The Wizard of Oz (Prog. #: 2FLFILMMAY1) - Fri, 03-06-2015 - 7:00PM - 11:00PM
17th Annual Achievers Fundraising and Recognition Banquet
Join us for our exciting evening celebration of our High School Achievers. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dessert with recognition and support of our young Achievers and workshop facilitator and an ad journal. Register/support online. - Sat, 03-07-2015 - 9:00AM - 11:00AM
School Age Complement Registration Opens!
School Age Complement registration is open for new families for the 2015-2016 school year at the Main Y Facility AND at the Garwood Family Center Y !
- Sun, 03-08-2015 - 6:00AM - 5:00PM
Teen Ski/Snowboard Trip to Blue Mountain
Families (members and the community) are welcome! Trip departs at 6:00AM from the Bauer Branch and returns at approximately 5:00PM. Any child age 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Trip fee includes lift ticket, coach bus and chaperones. Rentals and lessons are available for an additional fee. One hard copy of the registration form and one hard copy of EACH waiver are required for each trip. Y membership is not required. Discounted price available to season pass holders.
- Tue, 03-10-2015 - 2:00PM - Thu, 03-26-2015 - 2:00AM
Jersey Mike's Day of Giving
The Westfield Area Y is proud to be the charity partner for Jersey Mike's of Westfield's Month of Giving. On Wed, March 26th, all proceeds benefit the Y's Annual Support Campaign for strong kids, families and seniors, and help ensure that no one with a bona fide financial hardship who lives or works in Westfield, Cranford, Garwood or Mountainside is turned away for inability to pay. Thank you Jersey Mike's!
- Fri, 03-13-2015 - 12:30PM - 2:00PM
Lunch & Learn: Tech Talk
Westfield Area Y dynamic volunteer duo Candy Pantano and Frankie Daniels return to share their iPhone and iPad knowledge and answer any questions you may have. Bring your device with you. Fee: Free for Member, $5 Non-Member Prog. #: 1AHTECH1 - Wed, 03-18-2015 - 5:00AM - 10:30PM
- Wed, 03-18-2015 - 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Celebrate Spring Event
Goodbye Winter, hello Spring! Bring your friends and welcome the new season. Enjoy a catered lunch and sparkling conversation with new and old friends. Register by 3/13. Fee: $12 Member, $15 Non-Member. Prog #: 1AHSPRING
- Fri, 03-20-2015 - 7:30PM - 9:30PM
5th Grade Dance Party
Hang out with friends or mix with new ones! Our DJ team will spin great music, run games, and have plenty of giveaways. A parent-signed Youth/Teen Event form required (one form is valid for school year). Location: Bauer Branch
Fee: $7 in advance (before 6:00PM) or $10 at door. Drinks/snacks available, $1 each
- Fri, 03-27-2015 - 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Club 422 (grades 6-8)
These special event nights will be unique and fun evenings just for teens…planned by teens! Contact Marty Collett at mcollett@westfieldynj.org or 908-233-2700 x405.to submit your ideas for a fun night out with your friends at the Y. Activity details will be revealed on our website and in the schools prior to the events. A teen event registration form is required to be on file or handed in at the door.
- Thu, 04-02-2015 - 6:00PM - 11:59PM
Spring 2 session registration begins for Gold/Silver members
PRIORITY REGISTRATION begins 6:00PM Thursday, 4/2 for Gold and Silver Members (OPEN REGISTRATION begins 7:30AM Monday, 4/6 for Program and Non Members). Session begins 4/26.
- Fri, 04-03-2015 - 7:00PM - 9:30PM
Free Fantasy Film Festival: E.T.
Movie lovers of all ages are invited to experience movies as they were meant to be enjoyed...on the big screen! Concessions sold at the door. All proceeds benefit the Annual Support Campaign. Register online or at the Welcome Center to reserve your FREE ticket to enter! Location: Bauer Branch Questions? Contact: Ben Nanna, x279
April 3: E.T. (Prog. #: 2FLFILMAPR3)
May 1: The Wizard of Oz (Prog. #: 2FLFILMMAY1) - Sun, 04-05-2015 (All day)
- Wed, 04-15-2015 - 5:00AM - 10:30PM
- Fri, 04-17-2015 - 7:30PM - 9:30PM
5th Grade Dance Party
Hang out with friends or mix with new ones! Our DJ team will spin great music, run games, and have plenty of giveaways. A parent-signed Youth/Teen Event form required (one form is valid for school year). Location: Bauer Branch
Fee: $7 in advance (before 6:00PM) or $10 at door. Drinks/snacks available, $1 each - Thu, 04-23-2015 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Stewards of Children: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
Free program. Protecting our children is everyone's responsibility. This child sexual abuse prevention program teaches you how to recognize, prevent and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The NJ YMCA State Alliance has partnered with Darkness to Light to use the Stewards of Children curriculum to inform, and educate parents, and any adult, FREE of charge. Current members may register online. All may register at the Welcome Center.
- Sat, 04-25-2015 - 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Healthy Kids Day
FREE for members and the community! Enjoy the inflatable obstacle course, healthy activities, games, screenings and
refreshments, Overlook Teddy Bear Clinic (bring a bear!), camp open house, giveaways and more!Click here for photos from past events
Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of families by celebrating and teaching good health for kids, encouraging active play and inspiring a lifetime love of physical activity. HEALTHY KIDS DAY is where kids & families get a jump on a lifetime of healthy fun!
- Sat, 04-25-2015 - 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Camp Open House
Your child can have a blast this summer! Visit us at our camp open house to learn more. At Healthy Kids Day at the Main Y Facility.
- Fri, 05-01-2015 - 7:00PM - 9:30PM
Free Fantasy Film Festival: The Wizard of Oz
Movie lovers of all ages are invited to experience movies as they were meant to be enjoyed...on the big screen! Concessions sold at the door. All proceeds benefit the Annual Support Campaign. Register online or at the Welcome Center to reserve your FREE ticket to enter! Location: Bauer Branch Questions? Contact: Ben Nanna, x279
May 1: The Wizard of Oz (Prog. #: 2FLFILMMAY1)
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
THIS IS MY Y: Mariella Foley
"The Y is about the well-being of our family in many ways...there is so much to the Y!"
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
TOGETHERHOOD
NEW! Togetherhood is a volunteer-led and idea-driven community service project.
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220 Clark street,
Westfield, NJ,
07090
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220 Clark Street,
Westfield, NJ,
07090
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111 Ferris Place,
Westfield, NJ,
07090
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500 East Street,
Garwood, NJ,
07027
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170 Elm Street,
Westfield, NJ,
07090
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422 East Broad Street,
Westfield, NJ,
07090
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220 Walnut Avenue,
Cranford, NJ,
07016
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OUR MISSION
The Westfield Area Y is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual and family in the communities it serves through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.