News - Greater Somerset County YMCA
  • GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA
    ymca-aof-logo (1)ymca-logoymca-logoymca-aof-logo (1)
    • WHO WE ARE
      • Mission & Vision
      • Y For All
      • Collaborations & Community Support
      • Child Protection at the Y
      • Association Leadership
      • People Who Can Help
      • Contact Us
    • OUR COMMUNITY
      • Support the Y
        • Why Give
        • Ways to Give
        • Our Donors
        • Community Support
        • Capital Projects
          • Hillsborough YMCA Renovation
      • Volunteering at the Y
        • Volunteer Opportunities
        • Togetherhood Program
        • Volunteer Spirit Awards
        • Volunteer Boards
      • Scholarships
      • News
      • Events
        • Annual Campaign Events
        • 150th Anniversary Celebration
        • Bart’s Challenge
        • Five Days of Action
        • Healthy Kids Day
        • Hillsborough HOP 5K
      • Free Little Pantries
      • Y Stories
      • Careers
        • Why Work at the Y
        • Y For All
        • Current Openings
          • Aquatics
          • Child Care & Youth Programs
          • Fitness & Wellness
          • Summer Camp
          • All Other Areas
    • LOCATIONS
      • Bridgewater YMCA
      • Franklin Twp YMCA
      • Hillsborough YMCA
      • Plainfield YMCA
      • Princeton YMCA
      • Somerset Hills YMCA
      • Somerville YMCA
    • MEMBERSHIP
      • Join the Y
      • Financial Assistance
      • 7-Day Trial Pass
      • Schedule a Tour
      • Member Account Login
      • Weekly Newsletter
      • Text Alerts
      • Mobile App
      • Nationwide Membership
      • Corporate Membership
      • Policies & Procedures
    • PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES
      • Register for Programs
      • Facility Schedules
      • Group Exercise Classes
      • Aquatics
        • Swim Lessons
        • Swim Teams
        • Masters Swimming
        • Family & Open Swim
        • Safety Around Water
        • Water Exercise
        • Lifeguard & CPR Training Courses
      • Fitness
        • Active Older Adults
        • EGYM at the YMCA
        • Fitness Orientation
        • Group Exercise
        • LES MILLS Programs
        • Running Clubs
        • Smallest Winner Challenge
        • Walks & Hikes
        • Youth Training
      • Enrichment & Education
        • ACE Program
        • Achievers
        • Art Classes
        • Career Corner
        • Civic Engagement
        • Music Classes
        • Princeton Young Achievers
        • S.T.E.M. Classes
      • Health & Wellness
        • YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program
        • Holistic Health Coaching
        • LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
        • Memory Cafe
        • Total Parkinson’s
        • WELLTOGETHER Newsletter
        • Nutrition Coaching
        • Veterans Wellness
      • Personal Training
      • Birthday Parties & Rentals
      • Recreation
        • Adventure Guides
        • Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts
        • Open Gym & Climbing Wall
        • Teen Activities
      • Sports
        • Basketball
        • Dance
        • Gymnastics
        • Martial Arts
      • Adaptive & All Abilities
        • All Abilities Fitness
        • Saturdays in Motion
        • Bethel Ridge & Melissa Riggio Residence
        • Special Olympics Swim Team
    • CHILD CARE & CAMPS
      • Daycare & Early Education
      • Kindergarten Programs
      • School Age Child Care
      • Kids Day Out
      • Kids Corner Babysitting
      • Bridgewater YMCA’s Camp Timber
      • Franklin Twp YMCA’s Camp SOAR
      • Hillsborough YMCA’s Camp STAR
      • Plainfield YMCA’s Camp RISE
      • Princeton YMCA’s Camp Falcon
      • Somerset Hills YMCA’s Camp Acorn
      • Somerville YMCA’s Camp Sunburst
    ✕

    News

    • Princeton YMCA Receives Grant from Princeton Area Community Foundation to Support Summer Camp
      June 24, 2025
      Princeton YMCA Receives Grant from Princeton Area Community Foundation to Support Summer Camp Princeton, New Jersey, June 24, 2025 – Princeton YMCA, a branch of Greater […]
    • Hillsborough YMCA Hosts Annual HOP 5K Walk & Run, Celebrating Community and Wellness
      June 10, 2025
      Hillsborough YMCA Hosts Annual HOP 5K Walk & Run, Celebrating Community and Wellness Hillsborough, NJ, June 10, 2025 — Hillsborough YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset […]
    • Princeton YMCA Hosts Final ACE Dinner Celebrating a Successful School Year
      June 10, 2025
      Princeton YMCA Hosts Final ACE Dinner Celebrating a Successful School Year Princeton, NJ, June 10, 2025 —Princeton YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, hosted […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA Celebrates Juneteenth
      June 10, 2025
      Greater Somerset County YMCA Celebrates Juneteenth with Community Events and Activities Basking Ridge, NJ, June 10, 2025 — Greater Somerset County YMCA invites the community to […]
    • With Summer Officially Starting, Greater Somerset County YMCA Has Water Safety Top of Mind
      June 5, 2025
      With Summer Officially Starting, Greater Somerset County YMCA Has Water Safety Top of Mind The Y is offering tips for parents to keep kids safe in […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA Celebrates Pride Month
      June 3, 2025
      Greater Somerset County YMCA Celebrates Pride Month Greater Somerset County YMCA is proudly celebrating Pride Month this June, an expression of the organization’s core commitment to […]
    • Plainfield YMCA Hosts Heartwarming Prom Donation Giveaway for Local Teens
      May 2, 2025
      Plainfield YMCA Hosts Heartwarming Prom Donation Giveaway for Local Teens PLAINFIELD, NJ — MAY 1, 2025 — Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, hosted […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA Joins Five Days of Action to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse
      April 21, 2025
      Greater Somerset County YMCA Joins Five Days of Action to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse Basking Ridge, New Jersey, April 21, 2025 – Greater Somerset County […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA Honors Volunteers at Annual Spirit Awards Celebration
      April 16, 2025
      Greater Somerset County YMCA Honors Volunteers at Annual Spirit Awards Celebration Basking Ridge, NJ – April 10, 2025 – Greater Somerset County YMCA recognized outstanding volunteers […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA Deepens Community Support Through Partnership with The Uncommon Thread
      April 15, 2025
      Greater Somerset County YMCA Deepens Community Support Through Partnership with The Uncommon Thread BASKING RIDGE, NJ – This Autism Awareness Month, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is proud […]
    • The Countdown to Summer is On!
      April 11, 2025
      The Countdown to Summer is On! The excitement of summer is building—not just for kids but for everyone at Greater Somerset County YMCA! As we gear up for […]
    • Plainfield YMCA receives grant from Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board to support the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program
      March 4, 2025
      Plainfield YMCA receives grant from Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board to support the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program Plainfield, New Jersey – Plainfield YMCA, a branch of […]
    • Local Basking Ridge Student Chosen to Serve on YMCA of the USA Youth Advisory Council
      February 21, 2025
      Local Basking Ridge Student Chosen to Serve on YMCA of the USA Youth Advisory Council Basking Ridge, NJ, February 21st, 2025— Greater Somerset County YMCA is […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA Launches 2025 Annual Campaign to Raise Funds in Support of Community
      February 13, 2025
      Greater Somerset County YMCA Launches 2025 Annual Campaign to Raise Funds in Support of Community Basking Ridge, New Jersey, February 13, 2025 – As the new […]
    • Somerset Hills YMCA’s mental health initiative, Bennington will present “When Good Enough is Really Good Enough: Letting Go of Perfectionism”
      February 5, 2025
      Local Therapist Wants Us All to Let Go of Perfectionism BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Therapist Erin Bennington, MSW, LCSW, has been working with high school and […]
    • Plainfield YMCA Honors Martin Luther King, Jr. with Day of Service
      January 26, 2025
      Plainfield YMCA Honors Martin Luther King, Jr. with Day of Service Plainfield, NJ – January 24, 2025 – On Monday, January 20, in honor of Martin Luther […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA Earns CDC Recognition for Diabetes Prevention Program
      January 1, 2025
      Greater Somerset County YMCA Earns CDC Recognition for Diabetes Prevention Program BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Greater Somerset County YMCA is honored to announce earning CDC Full Plus […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA’s Sr. VP & Chief Operations Officer Receives 2024 Top 40 Under 40 Nomination
      December 17, 2024
      Greater Somerset County YMCA’s Sr. VP & Chief Operations Officer Receives 2024 Top 40 Under 40 Nomination BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Somerset County Business Partnership’s Annual […]
    • Plainfield YMCA Reflects on a Year of Service, Growth, and Community Impact
      December 16, 2024
      Plainfield YMCA Reflects on a Year of Service, Growth, and Community Impact Plainfield, NJ – December 13, 2024 – Plainfield YMCA, a proud branch of Greater […]
    • Uniting for Autism: Greater Somerset County YMCA and The Uncommon Thread’s Commitment to Inclusive Communities
      December 11, 2024
      Uniting for Autism: Greater Somerset County YMCA and The Uncommon Thread’s Commitment to Inclusive Communities Basking Ridge, NJ – Greater Somerset County YMCA and The Uncommon Thread […]
    • Somerset Hills YMCA Spreads Warmth with Winter Coat Drive Success
      December 8, 2024
      Somerset Hills YMCA Spreads Warmth with Winter Coat Drive Success BASKING RIDGE, NJ – As winter approaches, Somerset Hills YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, […]
    • Plainfield YMCA Spreads Warmth with Winter Coats
      December 7, 2024
      Plainfield YMCA Spreads Warmth with Winter Coats Plainfield, NJ, December 6, 2024 – As temperatures drop, Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, is bringing […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA was named one of the Top 5 Nonprofits to Support in Basking Ridge!
      November 25, 2024
      We’re Honored! From nurturing our community’s well-being to providing programs that bring people together, we’re grateful to be recognized for the positive impact we strive to […]
    • Somerset Hills YMCA Holds Second Annual Diwali Night
      November 22, 2024
      Somerset Hills YMCA Celebrated Diversity & Togetherness Somerset Hills YMCA held their second annual Diwali Celebration on Friday, November 15, 2024. Nearly 50 community members enjoyed […]
    • Somerset Hills YMCA Hosts Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast with Support from Affinity Federal Credit Union
      November 13, 2024
      Somerset Hills YMCA Hosts Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast with Support from Affinity Federal Credit Union Basking Ridge, N.J., November 12, 2024 – In a heartfelt tribute […]
    • Plainfield YMCA Achievers Program Launches with Strong Start, Empowering Local Students
      November 7, 2024
      Plainfield YMCA Achievers Program Launches with Strong Start, Empowering Local Students Plainfield, N.J. – November 7, 2024 – Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County […]
    • Plainfield YMCA Hosts Community Forum to Address Local Needs
      October 23, 2024
      Plainfield YMCA Hosts Community Forum to Address Local Needs Plainfield, New Jersey, October 22, 2024 – Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, held a […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA’s Saturdays in Motion Kicks Off 33rd Year of Impact
      September 30, 2024
      Greater Somerset County YMCA’s Saturdays in Motion Kicks Off 33rd Year of Impact Basking Ridge, New Jersey – September 25, 2024 – Saturdays in Motion, the […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA Celebrates Belonging During Welcoming Week: Unity Day Kicked Off the Celebrations, Highlighting Diversity & Culture
      September 30, 2024
      Greater Somerset County YMCA Celebrates Belonging During Welcoming Week Unity Day Kicked Off the Celebrations, Highlighting Diversity & Culture Basking Ridge, New Jersey, September 30, 2024 […]
    • Somerset Hills YMCA and Bernards Township Police Team Up for Back-to-School Drive Benefiting Local Foster Families
      September 13, 2024
      Somerset Hills YMCA and Bernards Township Police Team Up for Back-to-School Drive Benefiting Local Foster Families Basking Ridge, September 10, 2024 – Throughout August, Somerset Hills […]
    • Plainfield YMCA Offers Achievers College & Career Prep Program
      August 17, 2024
      Plainfield YMCA Offers Achievers College & Career Prep Program Plainfield, N.J. – September 17, 2024 – Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, is […]
    • Somerville YMCA Offers Achievers’ College & Career Prep Program
      August 17, 2024
      Somerville YMCA Offers Achievers College & Career Prep Program Somerville, N.J. – September 17, 2024 – Somerville YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, is […]
    • TWF Continues Sponsoring Inclusivity And Accessibility Through Camp RISE
      July 29, 2024
    • Princeton YMCA Young Achievers Display Art in Gallery Exhibition
      July 10, 2024
    • Somerset Hills YMCA Gives Back to Community with Second Annual Men’s Essentials Drive
      July 8, 2024
      Somerset Hills YMCA Gives Back to Community with Second Annual Men’s Essentials Drive Basking Ridge, N.J. – July 8, 2024 – In June, Somerset Hills YMCA, […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA Nurtures Tomorrow’s Leaders Highlighting Youth Development Programs
      July 1, 2024
      Greater Somerset County YMCA Nurtures Tomorrow’s Leaders Highlighting Youth Development Programs Basking Ridge, N.J. – June 28, 2024 – Greater Somerset County YMCA is devoted to […]
    • With Summer Officially Starting, Greater Somerset County YMCA Has Water Safety Top of Mind
      June 26, 2024
      With Summer Officially Starting, Greater Somerset County YMCA Has Water Safety Top of Mind The Y is offering tips for parents to keep kids safe in […]
    • Congressman Kean presents ceremonial check to Somerville YMCA
      June 25, 2024
      Congressman Kean presents ceremonial check to Somerville YMCA On June 24, 2024 Congressman Tom Kean, Jr., NJ07 presented a ceremonial check to Greater Somerset County YMCA. He […]
    • Hillsborough YMCA Celebrates Annual 5K Run & Walk
      June 14, 2024
      Hillsborough YMCA Celebrates Annual 5K Run & Walk HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – The Hillsborough YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, hosted its annual Hillsborough HOP […]
    • Somerset Hills YMCA Supports Families in Need Through Baby Essentials Drive
      June 14, 2024
      Somerset Hills YMCA Supports Families in Need Through Baby Essentials Drive BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Somerset Hills YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, partnered […]
    • Princeton YMCA Hosts Final ACE Dinner to Celebrate Successful School Year
      June 4, 2024
      Princeton YMCA Hosts Final ACE Dinner to Celebrate Successful School Year Princeton, NJ – Princeton YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, recently held its […]
    • Plainfield YMCA and Rotary Club of the Plainfields Partner to Provide Prom Attire to Local Students
      May 1, 2024
      Plainfield YMCA and Rotary Club of the Plainfields Partner to Provide Prom Attire to Local Students Plainfield, NJ, April 30, 2024 – Over the weekend Plainfield […]
    • Plainfield YMCA Recognizes Volunteer Ethel Wheeler at Annual Campaign Celebration and Spirit Awards
      May 1, 2024
      Plainfield YMCA Recognizes Volunteer Ethel Wheeler at Annual Campaign Celebration and Spirit Awards Plainfield, N.J. – April 29, 2024 – Plainfield YMCA, a branch of the […]
    • Princeton YMCA Hosts 7th Annual Bart’s Challenge, Raises $25,500 towards 2024 Branch Campaign
      May 1, 2024
      Princeton YMCA Hosts 7th Annual Bart’s Challenge, Raises $25,500 towards 2024 Branch Campaign Princeton, N.J. – April 30, 2024 – Princeton YMCA, a branch of the […]
    • Somerset Hills YMCA Rallies Community, Packing over 200 Feminine Care Bags
      April 25, 2024
      Somerset Hills YMCA Rallies Community, Packing over 200 Feminine Care Bags BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Somerset Hills YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, spearheaded […]
    • Somerset Hills YMCA Celebrates SHE-ROES During Women’s History Month
      April 22, 2024
      Somerset Hills YMCA Celebrates SHE-ROES During Women’s History Month Basking Ridge, NJ – Throughout Women’s History Month, Somerset Hills YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA Joins Five Days of Action to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse
      April 17, 2024
      Greater Somerset County YMCA Joins Five Days of Action to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse Basking Ridge, New Jersey, April 15, 2024 – Greater Somerset County […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA Recognizes Volunteers with Spirit Awards at Annual Campaign Celebration
      April 17, 2024
      Greater Somerset County YMCA Recognizes Volunteers at Annual Campaign Celebration and Spirit Awards Basking Ridge, New Jersey, April 15, 2024 – On April 10, 2024, Greater […]
    • Greater Somerset County YMCA STORM Swim Team Spearheads Impactful Donation Drive
      March 12, 2024
      Greater Somerset County YMCA STORM Swim Team Spearheads Impactful Donation Drive Basking Ridge, New Jersey, March 12, 2024 – Greater Somerset County YMCA STORM swim team spearheaded […]
    • House Passes Appropriations Bill that Includes $3.8M for Improvements to Somerville YMCA
      March 11, 2024
    JOIN PARTICIPATE DONATE VOLUNTEER WORK CONTACT FINANCIALASSISTANCE MEMBERLOGIN
    • OUR COMMUNITY
      • Support the Y
      • Volunteering at the Y
      • Y Stories
      • Capital Projects
      • Scholarships
      • Free Little Pantries
      • Events
      • Careers
      • News

    Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating



    Let's Get Social

    FacebooktwitterlinkedinyoutubeinstagramFacebooktwitterlinkedinyoutubeinstagram

    Greater Somerset County YMCA

    ADDRESS
    140 Mt. Airy Road
    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

    PHONE
    908 809 6031

    Contact Us →

    SEARCH OUR SITE

    ✕
    • Home
    • Who We Are
    • Our Community
    • Careers
    • Membership
    • Programs & Classes
    • Child Care & Camps
    • Handbooks
    • Text Alerts
    • Financial Assistance
    • Y Stories
    • Support the Y
    • Volunteering at the Y
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Online Health Disclaimer
    • SMS Terms & Conditions
    © Greater Somerset County YMCA
    Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions
    Nonprofit Website by Burlington Press