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GIVE TODAY, CHANGE TOMORROW. At the Madison Area YMCA, belonging begins here. Your donation helps create a welcoming, inclusive space where everyone - children, families, and individuals can grow, connect, and thrive.

Hop into Spring & Summer Sessions

The Madison Area YMCA's 2025 Spring and Summer Sessions registration opens with priority member online registration beginning Monday, March 17 at 9 AM to help families best plan for the upcoming months. Open registration for any remaining classes begins on Friday, March 21 at 9 AM. Our Spring Session begins Monday, April 7 and Summer Session begins Monday, June 23.

REGISTER TODAY for Healthy Kids Day 2025

Healthy Kids Day, on Saturday, April 26, from 11 AM - 1 PM, is a national initiative focused on improving the health and well-being of kids and families. Healthy Kids Day is a NO-FEE community event inspiring kids and families to stay active through fun activities, hands-on learning, and community resources. Held at our Family Center, it features games, interactive stations, and local partners. Enjoy active play, learning, and connections in an inclusive space. SPREAD THE WORD-EVERYONE'S WELCOME!

Quest Camps 2025

Welcome to ACA-accredited Madison Area YMCA Quest Summer Day Camps! With three locations (Drew University, F.M. Kirby Children's Center, and the Family Center), Quest Camps 2025 is where campers from preschool through entering grade 9 step into a world where curiosity never goes out of style and summer feels like a blank space waiting to be filled with adventure! Priority member online registration begins Monday, January 13 at 9 AM. Open registration for any remaining classes begins on Friday, January 17 at 9 AM. Quest Camps begin Monday, June 16.

High-Quality, Full-Service Early Childhood Education

Thinking about early education child care options? The F.M. Kirby Children's Center is a safe, educational, and fun place for children ages 6 weeks - 5 years old to grow, learn and play. Check out our virtual tour of the F.M. Kirby Children's Center of the Madison Area YMCA, a Grow New Jersey Kids rated Center, conveniently located in the quiet Madison neighborhood.
Events

March 21, 2025
Spring and Summer Sessions Open Registration for all begins Friday, March 21 at 9 AM.
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April 17, 2025
Blood Drive on Thursday, April 17, from 2-7PM.
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April 20, 2025
Family Center is closed for Easter on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
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April 26, 2025
SAVE THE DATE! Healthy Kids Day is on Saturday, April 26 from 11 AM - 1 PM.
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May 11, 2025
Lifeguard Recertification class on Sunday, May 11 from 9AM - 5:30PM.
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Announcements
  • Jake P. Mocko Memorial Scholarship of the Madison Area YMCA Fund

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  • Locker Rooms and Bathrooms are No-Phone Zones

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  • Important Update to Payment Processing Policy

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  • Keep Your Valuables Safe

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  • Exciting Changes at the Madison Area YMCA: New Opportunities for Childcare and a Growing Partnership with Better With Physical Therapy

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  • Give the Gifts of Health, Happiness, and Belonging with a Madison Area YMCA Gift Card

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Put your cellphone away when in the locker rooms or bathrooms
We maintain a strict no-phone policy in all locker rooms and bathrooms throughout the facility. This includes the Men's, Women's, Boys', Girls', and Family locker rooms, including the showers, changing areas, saunas, and bathrooms. This policy applies to all members, guests, visitors, and staff.
Customized, full-body strength training workout in just 20 minutes? YES!
Welcome to our brand new, state-of-the-art fitness center, featuring new cardio equipment, the Sprint 8 system, the EGYM circuit, and new strength and resistance training equipment! 
Become a Member Today!
Want to join the Y or need to reactivate your membership? We're here to help! When you join the Madison Area YMCA, you become part of a worldwide association of people working together to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and the community.
We continue to expand our Active Older Adult offerings
From group fitness classes designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility to social and cognitive engagement through activities like Mahjong, The Creative Circle, and Book Club, there is something for everyone that promotes overall well-being, community, and lifelong learning!
Commitment to Youth and Child Safety
A safe environment for children combined with quality programming is part of our focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We place great value on providing the most child-safe environment possible and creating an atmosphere where children thrive.
Are You Awesome?
We're growing and we're hiring! Interested in working for the Madison Area YMCA but not sure where to start? Let us help! Tell us a little about yourself and your interests and email it to Associate Director, Program Operations and Administration Sweta Patel today! Join us in a supportive work environment, enjoy a free YMCA membership and the great satisfaction from impacting the life of children, adults and families.
Download our Mobile App Today!
The Madison Area YMCA's free app acts as a digital membership card. Link both your membership card and your family members to have in one easily accessible location! Check classes and schedules. Connect to our cardio equipment. Engage in Fitness Challenges, redeem rewards points, check out personal training workouts, track your activity and more!
Open Play and Babysitting
Kids Central is an indoor modular playground. For preschool and school-age children, Kids Central features include a cargo bridge, trolley glide, gym ring challenge and monkey bars. A dedicated toddler area includes stand-alone elements such as wall-mounted games and stationary sit-on cars/animal. Check out our Open Play and Babysitting schedule today!
IGNITE Group Training
IGNITE Group Training offers clients the enthusiasm and encouragement of a group environment while still getting personalized attention and fitness routines tailored to their specific needs. 
150 Years of Service
Since 1873 at the Madison Area YMCA, we have nurtured the potential of every youth and teen, improved the community’s health and well-being, and provided opportunities to give back and support neighbors. We believe everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
Madison Chatham Coalition
Night of Conversation: A Prevention Podcast: Substance use and mental health can be challenging topics to discuss with teens. Night of Conversation is an initiative to support parents to raise healthy teens empowered to make good choices including avoiding the use of alcohol and drugs. Tune into “Night of Conversation: A Prevention Podcast.
Project Community Pride
The news and uncertainty is likely provoking some level of stress and anxiety in all of us. Project Community Pride is a Youth & Teen Counseling and Support Program and here to help. Project Community Pride is now offering Telehealth appointments. Click below to learn more.

 
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Countdown to Quest Camps 2025

At Quest Camps 2025, campers from preschool through entering grade 9 step into a world where curiosity never goes out of style and summer feels like a blank space waiting to be filled with adventure! Whether you sign up for a fortnight (2 weeks) or drop-in week, let’s make those friendship bracelets together! Are you ready for it? Registration is now open online!


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