Monday, May 20, 2013
Annual race will benefit YMCA's Strong Kids campaign.
Spots are filling up quickly for this year's Hillsborough Hop 5K. The annual fundraiser sponsored by the Hillsborough branch of the Somerset Valley YMCA is scheduled for 8 a.m. June 1 and runs from the Hillsborough branch at 19 E. Mountain Road to the municipal building. “The Hillsborough Hop brings families and the community together in a fun, 5K race that encourages everyone to strive for and reach a personal fitness goal. The Hillsborough Family YMCA is pleased to sponsor an event that has continued to grow in its 13 years and has become a fun spring fitness tradition in the Hillsborough community,” said Johnathan White, senior program director at the Hillsborough Family YMCA. The race is a benefit for the Hillsborough Family …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Recognized at awards breakfast held May 9.
The Somerset Valley YMCA honored 12 employees with a special recognition award for going above and beyond their job responsibilities in serving members and their communities in 2012, and also gave out awards to 30 employees for their many years of service. “These award winners have served the Somerset Valley YMCA with a lot of dedication and heart," Dana Scarantino, a member of the Somerset Valley YMCA Pride Committee, said. "We are pleased to recognize them today for their extraordinary efforts to provide quality service in their jobs, making an impact on our ability to support our members and our community.” The awards breakfast was held at Kyma restaurant in Somerville May 9, and honored employees working in the Y's child care, …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Registration is open for the upcoming day camps.
The Somerset Valley YMCA day camp program, which is designed to provide children with an adventurous, active and healthy summer, is currently registering children for 2013 summer camp. Y camps offer a fun and unique experience that gives children and teens the opportunity to meet new friends, explore nature, discover new interests, be physically active and create lasting memories. The Somerset Valley YMCA offers camp at three locations, in Bridgewater, Hillsborough and Somerville. Camps range from traditional day camp with arts and crafts, swimming and sports, to enrichment and sports specialty camps. New camps for 2013 include lacrosse, digital arts and crafts, video production, culinary creations, and weird and wacky science. …
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
Kindergarten and Pre-K classes collect pledges for Strong Kids Fund.
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Thursday, May 2
Students enrolled in the Hillsborough Family YMCA’s all-day kindergarten, kindergarten enrichment, Pre-K Plus and Five Day Little Sprouts classes took part in a Swim-A-Thon, using the skills they've learned in thier weekly swim classes to raise funds for the Y’s Strong Kids annual support campaign. Teachers Lynn Masters and Koryn Palumbo created the Swim-A-Thon, giving the children not only the opportunity to demonstrate the progress made in their instructional swim classes, but they were able to use those skills to help others in the community. The children collected pledges for each lap they swam for the event held April 16 and 17 at the Hillsborough Family YMCA. The Y’s annual support campaign provides assistance for children and others…
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Event showcases center's programs and offers fun, games and information.
The Hillsborough branch of the Somerset Valley YMCA marked Healthy Kids Day Saturday, along with the other local Y branches, drawing about 350 to the center for a variety of activities. Kids enjoyed games and face painting, while mom and dad could learn about heart safety, donate blood—or check out the Y's facilities. Healthy Kids is a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of families now and throughout the summer, a time when kids are often less physically active and engaged in learning. “At the Somerset Valley YMCA, we know parents struggle to keep their kids physically and intellectually active every day. We want to help ensure fewer kids are at risk of childhood obesity and more kids excel in school,” said Karyn …
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Funds to help support Y's programs to benefit families in need.
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Monday, January 21
Louise Galluccio found the YMCA when she was looking for a place where she could connect with others after moving to the township a year ago. Not only has she made new friends, she was also inspired to begin an exercise program that helped her to lose 35 pounds, prompting her physician to congratulate her on her improved health and wellness. “I never realized how much the Y had to offer people of all ages,” said Ms. Galluccio, 57. “The staff and members are friendly and helpful and they motivated me to do all kinds of things, swimming, cardio and aerobics. And with the support I get from my friends at the Y, I have been able to maintain my good health.” To ensure the Y can provide all community residents with the same life-enhancing …
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Friday, July 13, 2012
Similar programs were always important to one of Hillsborough YMCA's newest staffers.
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Friday, July 13, 2012
The following was submitted by the Somerset Valley YMCA. Growing up, Matt Gray’s favorite memories are of camp. Now he’s running his own camp program at the Hillsborough Y, and he brings with him an abundance of enthusiasm and experience. “Some of my fondest childhood memories revolve around the various camps I attended, both at as a camper and later as a counselor,” said Gray, who grew up in Long Hill and recently joined the Hillsborough Y as director of summer camp and after-school care. “I hope to create those same memories for the kids in our camp programs. The first two weeks of camp this summer already have given campers many memorable moments. A dog, ferret and an owl made an appearance in a session for Future Veterinarians, while …
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Hillsborough students will decide who wins 'The Hoppy' at YMCA event.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A trophy is up for grabs, and Hillsborough students have a chance to make a difference in where it goes. Township youths will be able to vie to win this brand new honor for their school by running in the Hillsborough Family YMCA's 12th annual Hillsborough Hop 5K. The event will take place on June 2, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Y. “We are always looking for ways to improve the health and wellness of kids, and we thought a contest was a great way to encourage children in our community to get fit,” said Adele Morgan, a Y swim coach and the registration coordinator for the event, in a release. A frog trophy dubbed “The Hoppy” is being created especially for the contest and will go to the school with the highest percentage of runners in the race…
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Healthy Kids Day taking place on Saturday to promote activity. Patch will be there, too.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
This weekend it's time for a little health as we celebrate Healthy Kids Day with the Somerset Valley YMCA. The Hillsborough Family YMCA is celebrating the free community event, along with almost 2,000 other YMCA's across the country. It will feature lots of active, fun and educational activities for stimulating mind and body. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and feature such activities as Zumba, hula-hoop fun, arts and crafts, family boot camp, and a bounce house. Come prepared for swimming and basketball. Patch will also be at the event, handing out free items for those who sign up for our daily newsletter while supporting the Healthy Kids Day mission. “At the Hillsborough Family Y, we know that when the school year ends, many …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
RVMOM and Hillsborough YMCA receive recognition for upcoming events.
In honor of health-conscious upcoming events, the Hillsborough Township Committee awarded a pair of proclamations to local organizations for their efforts to promote healthy living in the community. The Hillsborough Family YMCA and the Raritan Valley Mothers of Multiples were honored individually at the latest committee meeting. For the YMCA, the township proclaimed this Saturday, April 28, “YMCA Healthy Kids Day” in an effort to “encourage all residents to support the efforts of the Hillsborough Family YMCA to promote healthy living in our community,” according to Mayor Carl Suraci. The YMCA was happy to have the township bring attention to its cause. “The Hillsborough Family YMCA would like to thank the Mayor and Township Committee for …
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Laurel Hook
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Congratulations to my sister-in-law, Linda Hook for her recognition and award. Well deserved! more ›