Madison Area YMCA Youth Programs and Camps

F.M. Kirby Children's Center, 111 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 07940

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Madison Area YMCA Youth Programs and Camps include mini-clinics, Quest Camps 2026, Beyond Camp Adventures, aquatics, fitness, gymnastics, School of Performing Arts, special needs programming, sports, Y Ninja Gym, and Youth & Family activities. Children and teens can also take part in aquatic programs at The Colony Pool Club, the Colony Pool Swim Team, pickleball, the Storm Summer Volleyball Clinic, group fitness classes, Mahjong, Book Club, Open Play, Babysitting, and IGNITE Group Training.

• Ages: 0–17 years old
• Schedule: Family Center building hours run Monday to Thursday 5:00 AM–10:00 PM, Friday 5:00 AM–9:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; the Storm Summer Volleyball Clinic runs Monday, August 3 through Thursday, August 6 from 4:00–6:00 PM

Since 1873, the Madison Area YMCA has stated that it has nurtured the potential of every youth and teen, improved the community’s health and well-being, and provided opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Its mission statement says that it provides quality programs and services for physical and emotional well-being and is guided by the core values of caring, honesty, responsibility, and respect, aspiring to be the center of a healthy community that includes and supports everyone. The organization notes that it has been serving for 150 years since 1873.

The Madison Area YMCA lists a leadership and management team that includes a President & Chief Executive Officer, senior vice presidents, directors, managers, coordinators, and advisors across areas such as aquatics, fitness and healthy living, gymnastics, Y Ninja Gym, School of Performing Arts, sports, school-age child care, camp, teen and family programs, facilities management, finance, human resources, childcare programs, food services, maintenance, youth and teen counseling, and mission advancement. Project Community Pride is described as a Youth & Teen Counseling and Support Program and is noted as celebrating 50 years and offering Telehealth appointments. The Madison Chatham Coalition is associated with the Madison Area YMCA, and the organization states that it is dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

The Madison Area YMCA reports that it earned Praesidium Accreditation, described as the highest honor in abuse prevention practices. It has a strict no-phone policy in all locker rooms and bathrooms, including showers, changing areas, saunas, and bathrooms, and this policy applies to all members, guests, visitors, and staff. The YMCA offers a free mobile app that functions as a digital membership card, can link family members, check classes and schedules, connect to cardio equipment, engage in fitness challenges, redeem rewards points, check personal training workouts, and track activity. IGNITE Group Training is described as offering clients the enthusiasm and encouragement of a group environment while still providing personalized attention and fitness routines tailored to their specific needs.

Last updated July 7, 2026.

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