Five Points Branch - 201 Tucker Avenue, Union NJ
Wellness Center Branch - 1000 Galloping Hill Road, Union NJ
www.ymcaeuc.org
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Gateway Family YMCA is a community-based organization rooted in Christian principles and committed to building healthy lives through programs that strengthen the spirits, minds and bodies for people of all ages, religions and cultures.
The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Branch & Wellness Center Branch offer a variety of programs and services. Here is a basic outline of just some of the ways we serve our community.
YMCA WISE Adult Day Services/WISE Center
(2095B Berwyn Street, Union)
The WISE Center offers the highest quality care to elders in a supportive, safe and stimulating environment. Specialized programs for persons diagnosed with early stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment, along with community support groups for caregivers and bereavement support groups offered.
School Age Child Care
(Five Points Branch)
With so many demands on today’s families and the increased focus on early brain development, families need all the support they can get to nurture the potential of youth. That’s why child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Summer Camp
(Five Points Branch)
Day camps at the Y share one thing: they’re about discovery. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. And, of course, it’s fun too.
Health, Well-Being & Fitness
(Five Points Branch & Five Points Wellness Center)
Because we know that healthy lifestyles are achieved through nurturing mind, body and spirit, well-being and fitness at the Y is so much more than just working out. Beyond fitness facilities, we provide educational programs to promote healthier decisions, and offer a variety of programs that support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength.
Member Services
(Five Points Branch & Five Points Wellness Center)
The Gateway Family YMCA's most effective way to strengthen relationships and member involvement is by engaging members (whether members as participants, volunteers, staff, partners or community collaborators) at all levels and all ages in program design, operation and evaluation. We provide opportunities beyond individual and family activities for members to become involved, serve and lead the YMCA. Our goal is to align member experiences with the mission and focus on character development and values, support for health and well-being, developmental assets and relationship/community building.
Swimming
(Five Points Branch)
Swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and a challenging sport. The Five Points Branch offers swim lessons (for all ages), family swim, water exercise classes, a swim team, and many kinds of adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs, so we can all safely enjoy the pleasures of an aquatic environment.
Sports & Recreation
(Five Points Branch & Five Points Wellness Center)
We believe sports, fun and exploring new interests aren’t just for the young. Along with improving health, whenever teamwork is involved, there’s the added benefit of being connected to others. That’s why you’ll find a range of recreational activities at the Y. With something to offer everyone, there’s no such thing as being too old to get in the game.
Healthier Communities Initiatives
(Five Points Branch & Five Points Wellness Center)
At the Y, we work with community leaders to make the healthy choice the easy choice in all of the places where people live, work, learn and play.
