Youth

K-1 Club
We are excited to welcome back for the third year the wonderful K-1 club for kindergarten and first grade boys and girls. We will have meetings (includes dinner) once a month and each month will have a different theme. Boys and girls will meet separately. Some of the themes include: Sports day, PJ party, Magic day, Glamour Party, Rock Star day and much more! Register before August 1st and save $15.
Date: Meetings once a month (Dinner Included). Contact Shari for monthly meeting dates.
Time: 4:00-5:30
Fee: Members: $200
Non-Members: $225

Kidz Club
A Club for 2nd thru 4th Grade Boys and Girls
We are excited to introduce the new and exciting Kidz Club! An after school club for 2nd thru 4th Grade boys and girls. We will have meetings once a month on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00-5:30. Some of the activities will include: swimming, arts and crafts, gym time, cooking, ceramics, and much more. Dinner is included. Contact Shari for monthly meeting dates.
Date: Meetings once a month (Tuesday)
Time: 4:00-5:30
Fee: Members: $200
Non-Members: $225

Little Chocolatiers
Join us for a fun class of delectable chocolate creations and become an expert Chocolatier. This class will be taught by the owner of Susie’s Sweets. You will learn in this class how to make various chocolates including character chocolates like Mickey Mouse, Sponge Bob and Transformers!  Other projects include making your own candy-bar, building a chocolate house and creating decorative marshmallows. This is a 10 week session. Register by, September 15th to avoid late fees. For ages Kindergarten though 5th grade.
Date: (Tuesdays) October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 18, 23, 30 and December 7
Time: 4:00-5:00
Fee: (Members) $150 / (Non-Members) $175

Scrap booking Class for girls and boys
Children will be creating a 20 page scrapbook using different techniques such as ribbons and fibers, brads and metal embellishments, stamping, and paper tearing. They will also learn how to preserve and archive their photos and memories. We supply everything. You just bring the pictures. Children will have a complete 20 page scrapbook by the end of the 10 week session. For ages Kindergarten though 3rd grade. Register by, September 20th to avoid late fees.
Date: (Mondays) October 4, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and December 6, 13
(No class on Monday Oct. 11/Columbus Day)
Time: 4:00-5:00
Fee: (Members) $125 + a $30 materials fee
(Non-Members) $150 + a $30 materials

FALL GAME ROOM HOURS
Monday 5:00-8:30
Wednesday 5:00-8:30
Thursday 5:00-8:30
Sunday 9:00-12:00

Mosh Potato Fest
Calling all bands!!! Are you interested in having your band play at our 3rd annual Mosh Potato Fest the night before Thanksgiving?! Contact Shari at kalters@ymha-nj.org or ext 272 for more information.

Are you looking for something to do the night before Thanksgiving? Well look no further! Join us on Wednesday night, November 24th (the night before Thanksgiving) at the Y for an amazing night of bands and rock and roll!!!! Come see your favorite local bands and also local touring bands. Doors open at 7:00 and show starts at 7:30. Beat the lines! Purchase your tickets now!!! Call the Registration Office at ext. 237 or contact Shari for more information at ext. 272.

Tickets are $10.00.
Date: Wed. night Nov. 24th
Time: Doors open at 7:00 – Show is at 7:30 PM
Fee: $10 a ticket
Code: 19636

Safe Sitter Fall Class
This course teaches teens and pre-teens all they need to know about being a good babysitter. This one-day course covers first aid, injury prevention, good decision making, handling an emergency, age-appropriate activities, and more. Shari Kalter will be teaching the course this session. All students will receive certification at the end of the class. You can read more about safe sitter at safesitter.org.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 4th
Time: 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Fee: $75 M/$100 NM
Code: 19641

Safe Sitter Winter Class
This course teaches teens and pre-teens all they need to know about being a good babysitter. This one day course covers first aid, injury prevention, good decision making, handling an emergency, age-appropriate activities, and more. Shari Kalter will be teaching the course this session. All students will receive certification at the end of the class. You can read more about safe sitter at safesitter.org.

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 22
Time: 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Fee: $75 M/$100 NM

Tween Scene Nights
Attention all Tweens! Come take over the Y for Saturday Night Tween Scenes from 7:30-9:30 PM. There will be swimming, dodge ball, open gym, air hockey, game room, movies, snacks, hanging out and more! Remember to bring a swimsuit and a towel. Please wear sneakers. For 4th-8th graders.

Date: Saturday nights: November 6th, December 11th, January 8th, February 5th, and March 5th
Time: 7:30-9:30 PM 
Fee: $15/ for members $20/ for non members $20/at the door for everyone
Call ext. 237 to register in advance
Code: 19643

Winter Blast - Vacation mini-program
When school’s out, your child can swim, play, laugh and create, all in a supervised, fun environment.  Activities include:  swim, dance, movies in the theatre, arts & crafts, computers, gym time and much more.  Lunch and snack are provided.  Don’t forget a swimsuit and a towel!  This program is for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade.  Please register before December 20th to avoid late fees.

Dates: Monday Dec 27 - Thursday. Dec. 30
Time: 9:00 – 3:00 PM 
Fee: $50/day for members $60/day for non members
Save money by signing up for all four days
$185 / members $225/ non-member
After care $10 until 4 $25 until 6
No after care on Wed. Dec. 31
Code: 19648

New! Wicked One-Day Workshop
Work with a Wicked star and and top NYC Talent Manager in a one-day workshop for kids and teens! Work on scenes, songs and a dance combo from this legendary Broadway smash hit with the experts! The focus of this workshop will be on song interpretation and vocal coaching, scene work from Wicked, dance combination from Wicked and musical theatre audition technique. Your kids won’t want to miss this unique opportunity!

Monday, October 11 (Columbus Day)
1:00pm-5:00pm
For ages 7-16
$150M/$175NM
Code: 19539

The Y’s Youth Community Theatre Program presents….
Alice in Wonderland, Jr!
The Y and Pushcart Players are looking for young actors ages 5-18 to participate in our 2011 season program – Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
Auditions, December 5 from 2:45-5pm
Register by November 1st and Save
$25 off member rates and $15 off non-member rates

Register by November 1st and Save
$25 off member rates and $15 off non-member rates

$185M/$300NM
Performances, March 12 and 13, Times TBA
Code: 19620

DFM Youth and Teen Lounge
(For Y members only)
Play video games, surf the web, do homework, watch TV, play games, or just hang out.
Supervised Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 5pm-8:30pm, and Sunday 9am-12pm (unless otherwise noted).