About Our Y

Who We Are

At the Y, we focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving our community’s health and well-being and giving back to our neighbors.  Everyone is welcome at the Y, regardless of age, ability, income, or background.  During these difficult times when tensions are high, the Y is dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.  Our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility guide everything we do.

Your Safety is Our #1 Priority

Our programs and facilities continuously strive to meet or exceed CDC and Health Department guidelines. All Westfield Area YMCA facilities have Global Plasma Solutions Needlepoint Bi-Polar Ionization Air Quality Systems with proven effectiveness inactivating the COVID-19 virus: 10 minutes, 84.2%; 15 minutes, 92.6%; 30 minutes, 99.4%. Y staff will continue cleaning high-touch areas and we ask that you remain vigilant about hand washing and wiping down equipment before and after you use it.

Events

March 21, 2024
  • Basic Life Support (CPR) and First Aid

    March 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

    Learn skills that could save a life! Gain or improve your knowledge and skill proficiency in high quality CPR and first aid skills for the adult, child and infant. This course is open to the community ages 16+ and requires the completion of the online training portion prior to an in-person practical skills session.

      Registration at least 3 weeks prior to the in-person session is recommended. To register and gain access to online training, contact Kim Koza-Baird at kkoza@westfieldynj.org or 908 301 9622 x253.

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    March 22, 2024
    • Krav Maga Seminar with Gedman's Black Belt Academy of the Westfield Area YMCA

      March 22, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
      Robert and Virginia Bauer Family Branch YMCA, 422 E Broad St, Westfield, NJ 07090, USA

      Learn easy, self-defense principles and techniques that can help keep you safe! No prior martial arts experience is needed. 

      • Open to the community ages 16+
      • $40 to participate
      • Dress in workout/comfortable clothing & bring water

      Contact mcardoso@westfieldynj.org or 908-487-3392 to secure your spot.

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    • Pickleball Doubles: Friday Night Teen Event

      March 22, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
      220 Clark St, Westfield, NJ 07090, USA

      It's the newest craze--a fun combination of ping-pong, tennis, and badminton! bring as many friends as possible and have tons of fun in this round-robin-style tournament in the Main Y Gymnasium. Open to members and the community in grades 6-11. Register at the Main Y Welcome Center or online here

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    March 23, 2024
    • Easter Egg Hunt in the Pool at the Cranford YMCA

      March 23, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
      401 Centennial Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, USA

      Visit with the Easter Bunny and spend 30 minutes swimming for Easter eggs at the new Cranford YMCA! Open to the community and geared toward children ages 2-7. $25/child (free for adults) benefits the Strong Kids+ Annual Support Campaign.

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    March 27, 2024
    • Free Hearing Screenings with HearingLife of Westfield

      March 27, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
      220 Clark St, Westfield, NJ 07090, USA

      HearingLife of Westfield is offering 15-minute hearing screenings at no cost to members and the community. Contact Jean White at jwhite@westfieldynj.org or 908-301-9622 x246 to schedule your 15-minute session!

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    March 31, 2024
    • Holiday Closing

      March 31, 2024

      The Y is closed for Easter Sunday.

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    April 4, 2024
    • Spring 2 Priority Registration for Full Family Members Begins

      April 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Register online or at the Main Y Welcome Center.

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    April 8, 2024
    • Spring 2 Open Registration for Basic and non-members begins

      April 8, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Register online or at the Main Y Welcome Center.

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    April 21, 2024
    • Spring 2 Session Begins

      April 21, 2024 @ 12:01 am - 11:59 pm

      Click here to view Session Guide.

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    April 24, 2024
    • Westfield Area YMCA Clothing Drive

      April 24, 2024 @ 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

      If you have clothing or other accepted items that you're looking to part with, bring them on Wednesday, April 24 from 7:30am-3:30pm to the parking lot of the Bauer Branch.

      • No items are accepted before or after the drop-off window.

      • Accepted items: Clothes, shoes, belts, handbags, comforters, towels, sheets, bedding, curtains, stuffed animals, small toys (2 ft. or less), bikes, scooters and strollers. Shoes must be bagged separately.

      Proceeds from the Clothing Drive will benefit the Strong Kids+ Annual Support Campaign.

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