Summit Area YMCA

The Summit Area YMCA is a nonprofit organization based in Summit, New Jersey, dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1886, it serves over 15,000 individuals annually across eight communities, including Berkeley Heights, Gillette, and Millburn. The YMCA operates multiple branches, including the Berkeley Heights YMCA and The Learning Circle YMCA, with a flagship facility that has recently been modernized. The organization offers a variety of programs focused on youth development, such as summer camps and initiatives for teens and individuals with special needs. It promotes healthy living through modern fitness centers and specialized programs like LIVESTRONG® for cancer rehabilitation. The YMCA also emphasizes social responsibility with initiatives like Child Abuse Prevention Training and community support programs that provide financial assistance to low-to-moderate-income households. Its mission is guided by core values of honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, and equity, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all.