YMCA Of Montclair

Dispatches From Camp: Passports weren’t required for this adventure! 🌍 New Adventures campers traveled the globe during Cultural International Week, discovering new cultures, traditions, and experiences through hands-on activities, games, and fun.

The Montclair Makos were proudly represented at this year’s USA Water Polo Junior Olympics (a.k.a. US Nationals), where the NJ Select 12U team earned an impressive 7th-place finish in the nation’s premier youth water polo tournament. Read more at https://www.montclairymca.org/news-and-announcements/makos-athletes-help-nj-select-team-earn-top-10-finish-at-usa-water-polo-junior-olympics/

[Pictured: Makos Coach Chris Kelsch and the combined NJ Select 12U team at the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics, Orange County, CA, July 19, 2026]

Dispatches From Camp: New Discoveries’ Trail Blazers campers got up close and personal with some fascinating reptile friends courtesy of Mr. Sergio. 🦎 🐍 Campers learned all about the animal’s lifespan, diet, and unique characteristics before getting the chance to hold them for an unforgettable experience!

Our team is at Montclair’s National Night Out in Lackawanna Station tonight until 7:00pm. Stop by, learn about our programs, and get some fresh ink (temporary Y tattoos).

🌊 Dive into something new this weekend! The Montclair Makos Water Polo team is hosting a Clinic for new players ages 9-14 on Sunday, August 9. Participants can build their skills, meet the coaches, and get a feel for the game before the competitive fall season begins.

🏊 Spots are limited—register today and make a splash with the Makos! 🤽 Learn more at https://www.montclairymca.org/makos-water-polo-team/

We’re excited to welcome our new Happy to Chat Bench to the Park Street courtyard entrance! Thanks to the generous donation from HappyToChatBench.org this bench is here to encourage conversation, connection, and community. Sit down if you’re open to chatting, or stop and say hello to someone already there.

Dispatches From Camp: This week, the Explorers crew ventured out to Liberty Science Center for a day of discovery, experimentation, and fun! From STEM adventures to animal exhibits, campers explored the wonders of science while building curiosity, creativity, and teamwork.

Dispatches From Camp: The sounds of summer are in full swing at New Adventures and YBA camps. There’s nothing quite like the roar of the crowd after a perfect dunk tank hit (shoutout to Miss Yasmin!), water splashing to beat the heat, sneakers racing across the court, and new friendships forming every day. These are the sounds of confidence growing, memories being made, and summer at the YMCA of Montclair. ☀️

🏐 Ready to serve up some fun this summer? The YMCA of Montclair's Volleyball Camp is the perfect place for emerging athletes ages 8-14 to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and have fun through engaging drills, teamwork challenges, and exciting games—all led by experienced staff.

If your child is ready to hit the court, now's the time to register and secure their spot! Visit https://www.montclairymca.org/geyer-youth-programs/ to register today.

Meet Madelyn Hernandez! This summer, Madelyn — a rising junior at Montclair High School — is making a difference as a camp counselor at the YMCA of Montclair’s Camp at the Lake. As featured in the Montclair Local, Madelyn shares how her quest for a summer job led her to the Y.

We’re excited for Madelyn and all of our incredible camp staff who are growing as leaders while making camp an unforgettable experience this summer!☀️

https://montclairlocal.news/2026/07/what-montclair-teens-are-learning-from-summer-jobs/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTGLwdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEexHnRa8LNZzIz_-j1tV3oeEMC31RAJzd2crg6cnxfR6vytee-gJf3qPV7NDM_aem_1_z_Xt9T7FMXDtrcNAQbAg