Upcoming Fall Events at The Community YMCA

Looking for something fun to do with the family?  The Community YMCA has a number of great activities coming up!

Lend a Hand to Sandy Victims

If you feel like volunteering your time we invite members and friends to join us this Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 from 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the United Way “Break A Difference” Employee Volunteer Project to help rebuild homes in Union Beach.  We will gather at the Union Beach Borough Hall, and A United Way Rebuild Leader will support and direct volunteers in projects such as painting, demolition, debris removal, sheet rocking, taping & plastering and landscaping.

Anyone interested in volunteering with us needs to register by contacting Stacey Lastella, Vice President of Camping and Outreach, ­­­­­­at slastella@cymca.org or 732.946.4598.  Release forms will be necessary for all volunteers, which can be found here.

Family Fall Fest

For some traditional fall experiences bring the whole family to Camp Arrowhead for our annual October Family Fest Saturday, October 19, 2013, 12–5 p.m! There will be tons of activities for the whole family including:  

> Hayride > Pumpkin Painting 

> Moon Bounce > Face Painting 

> Sand Art > Refreshments 

> Games and More!

(Rain Date will be Sunday, October 20, 2013).  Cost is $5 per carload, and all proceeds to benefit the Y’s Annual Campaign.

For additional information, please call 732.566.9266, or click here.

Haunted Hayride Fright Ride

For older children, teens and adults, come back to Camp Arrowhead Saturday for a spooky and fun night from 7-10 p.m. at the Y’s Haunted Hayride!  Also don’t miss our Spooky Bake Sale! This event is not recommended for young children.

Come experience:

> Witches’ Kitchen > Ghastly Ghouls

 > Bride & Groom of Doom > & Other Hidden Horrors! 

The ride is open to all, and is $5 per person.  All proceeds to benefit the Y’s Annual Campaign.

For additional information, please call 732.566.9266 or click here.

Camp Arrowhead is located at 521 County Road 520, Marlboro, New Jersey

Playground build at the Red Bank Family Health and Wellness Center

The Y has the opportunity for you to make a lasting impact on your community by helping us build a playground in a day! We have received funding from Good Neighbor Pharmacy to build a new playground at the Y’s Family Health & Wellness Center in Red Bank with the nonprofit organization KaBOOM! No experience is necessary. Volunteers over the age of 18 are needed to help with building the playground, food service and more, and activities will be provided for children of volunteers. Donations are also welcome.  Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and a t-shirt to wear on Build Day will be provided for all volunteers!   

About The Community YMCA

The Y is a leading nonprofit charity that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Community YMCA serves more than 20,000 residents in greater Monmouth County through programs such as: preschool, before and after school care, health and wellness, leadership, arts enrichment, personal and family counseling and summer day camp. With a mission to serve all, more than $650,000  in reduced and free membership fees and programs is provided by the YCares financial assistance program to individuals and families in need. For more information, visit TheCommunityYMCA.org.