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WEST ESSEX YMCA • LIVINGSTON, NJ

Welcome!

The West Essex YMCA offers programs for the entire family, including top-quality childcare and after-school programs, summer camps, youth sports, and arts classes. Families can enjoy an indoor pool with swim lessons, aquatics programs, and competitive swimming, while adults have access to group fitness classes, personal training, and wellness resources. With options for infants through teens, as well as family nights and parent-child classes, the Y provides a safe, supportive environment for learning, fitness, and fun—all while promoting healthy living and community connection in Livingston, NJ.

Phone

973-758-9039 

Location

321 S. Livingston Ave., Livingston

Hours

Facility
Mon-Fri: 5:00AM-9:30PM
Sat: 7:00AM-6:00PM
Sun: 7:00AM-4:00PM

Child Watch
Mon-Thurs.: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Sat.: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sun.: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

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Certification
Lifeguard Certification Class
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course teaches entry-level participants the skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies.
December 13, 2025
8:00 AM - 6:45 PM
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Kids
December Vacation Camp
Available on days when Public Schools are closed, our School's Out Vacation Camp will solve your child care needs. Children have fun in an enjoyable environment, supervised by YMCA school-aged child care staff.

Friday, December 26
Monday, December 29
Tuesday, December 30
December 26, 2025
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Fitness
Y360 Fitness Challenge - 1K Mile Club
Stay Active, Stay Motivated! Run, bike, walk, or swim your way to 1,000 miles in 2026! Join our 1K Mile Club Challenge kicking off January 1 and track your progress easily through the Y360 app. Start your fitness journey today and achieve your 1,000-mile goal in 2026!
January 1, 2026
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Kids
January Vacation Camp
Available on days when Public Schools are closed, our School's Out Vacation Camp will solve your child care needs. Children have fun in an enjoyable environment, supervised by YMCA school-aged child care staff.

Friday, January 2
Monday, January 19
January 2, 2026
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Kids
Early Bird Summer Camp Registration
Dec. 1- Jan. 31, 2026
Secure your child's spot for Summer Camp 2026 with the lowest rates now through Jan. 31!
January 31, 2026
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West Essex YMCA

Enjoy Programs for the Whole Family

When you visit the YMCA, you want there to be programs to pique the interests of everyone in your family. The West Essex YMCA aims to do just that. We're proud to organize activities and staff a variety of programs, all geared toward specific interests to spark curiosity in our patrons. Our facility has everything you expect from a YMCA, such as an indoor pool for swim lessons, and we also offer several enrichment classes, summer camps, and after-school programs. We strive to support healthy living for our whole Livingston, NJ community and promote social responsibility. Explore some of our most popular programs.

Supporting Parents and Children in Livingston, NJ

What does your child need from the West Essex YMCA? Some children love our sports programs, while others need our childcare programs to assist in their physical and social development. Whatever the case for you and your child, there's plenty of programs at your disposal at the YMCA.

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Little kids playing soccer at the West Essex YMCA

Health and Wellness Resources for the Whole Community

The West Essex YMCA is here to make maintaining a regular work-out a little easier. No matter your age or background, we invite you to drop in to take advantage of our health and wellness resources.

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Take Advantage of Aquatics and Swim Lessons

Do you know how to swim, or are you just treading water? Whatever your age, it's vital to learn to swim competently. If you've never gotten around to learning to swim, West Essex YMCA offers swim lessons for teens and adults. If you're apprehensive about learning in a group, we also provide 30-minute private swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Additional aquatics services at the YMCA include:

 

West Essex YMCA Swim Team

METRO YMCA OF THE ORANGES ACCREDITATIONS

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