July Events at the Hunterdon County YMCA:

• Take Control of Your Health
• YMCA Open House

Take Control of Your Health
 
Are you or a loved one living with Arthritis, Asthma, Diabetes, Osteoporosis or other chronic condition?
 
Take Control of Your Health is a free six-session (2 ½ hours each) health education workshop with a free reference book provided.  The workshop will be held at the Deer Path Branch of the Hunterdon County YMCA and is for persons and/or their caregivers who are dealing any ongoing and long-term health conditions. In this workshop, participants will learn to manage symptoms, develop healthy eating & exercise habits, communicate effectively with doctors, manage fear, anger and frustration, make daily tasks easier and get more out of life.
 
Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:30 pm beginning July 7 through August 11 at the Deer Path Branch of the Hunterdon County YMCA, 144 West Woodschurch Road, Flemington. To register, call Skylands RSVP & Volunteer Resource Center, 1-888-387-9830. Registrations will also be accepted at the Deer Path Branch Welcome Desk. To contact the Deer Path Branch, call 908-782-1030.
 
Take Control of Your Health is a Project Healthy Living Initiative of NORWESCAP RSVP.

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Open House

The Hunterdon County YMCA invites everyone to come out of the heat and into the YMCA! On Wednesday, July 21 both branches of the Hunterdon County YMCA will be open to everyone in the community at no cost. The fitness centers at both branches, which include cardio equipment, Cybex strength equipment, and free weights, will be available for use by adults and teens 15 years and over. In addition, all fitness classes will be open to the public, including the YMCA’s popular Group Power, Group Kick, Group Step, Group Groove and Indoor Cycling classes. Babysitting is available for parents of young children who would like to try out the Y facilities. Please visit our website for www.hcymca.org, for the fitness class schedule and babysitting hours.
 
The Deer Path Branch is located at 144 West Woodschurch Road, Flemington, NJ 08822,  (908) 782-1030 and the Round Valley Branch is located at 1410 Route 22 West, Annandale, NJ 08801, (908) 236-0055. The Hunterdon County YMCA will be open to the community during its regular operating hours: 5:15 am – 10:00 pm at the Deer Path Branch and 5:15 am – 9:30 pm at the Round Valley Branch.

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The Hunterdon County YMCA has been serving the county for over 100 years and is a family-oriented community service organization. The YMCA offers a wide variety of programs and services to meet your family’s needs.

Before/After School Care
The Hunterdon County YMCA operates Before and After School Programs at 18 county schools. All programs are licensed by the state of New Jersey and the adult to child ratio averages 1:10. Program activities include homework time, group activities, community service projects, and a time for free play. Programs run on most school holidays.

Full Day Child Care
Conveniently located with easy access to Route 78, Route 22 and Route 31, the Child Care and Learning Center in Annandale provides flexible 5 full day or 3 full day enrollment options for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers.

Preschools
YMCA Preschools are located in Clinton and Milford where we provide developmentally appropriate group and individual experiences for children ages 2 ½ to 5 years of age in a half-day learning enriched setting.  Children learn readiness skills and social interaction skills in a warm and nurturing environment.  School year runs September to June. 

Summer Camps
The Hunterdon County YMCA offers day camp programs at four locations throughout the county, YMCA Camp Carr in Clinton Township, Sports Camp at the Deer Path Branch in Flemington, South Camp in West Amwell and Kinder Camp for children ages 3-5 at the Round Valley Branch in Annandale. Extended care is available and transportation is available for Camp Carr and Sports Camp.

Programs, Sports and Activities
The YMCA offers swimming lessons, youth sports, dance, gymnastics, karate, youth/teen fitness classes, and fun activities for the whole family. Parent-tot programs are available for swimming, dance and gymnastics.

Fitness
A Hunterdon County YMCA membership is one of the best investments you can make for personal or family well-being and fun. Membership includes use of the Deer Path Branch (Flemington), Round Valley Branch (Annandale) unlimited land and water exercise classes, the YMCA Camp Carr Outdoor Pool (evenings and weekends in season), babysitting, and a special rate of youth classes.

As a mission driven, community organization, the YMCA is committed to the philosophy that “everyone belongs at the Y” and provides financial assistance for all who qualify.  In addition, the Hunterdon County YMCA relies on the help of volunteers to best serve the community. Each year, over 450 individuals volunteer for the Hunterdon County YMCA.

• phone: 908-236-7879
• web: www.hcymca.org

The St. Paul Christian School classes include All-Day Kindergarten, First and Second Grade, Pre-Kindergarten and Nursery School Programs (for 3 and 4 year olds.)  There is also extended-day options and before and after care program available.  We are located at 201 State Route 31 in Flemington just in front of Hunterdon Medical Center.  

At St. Paul Christian School, the students are surrounded by a caring and highly educated staff that is dedicated to provide the students with an environment that supports the children’s moral and spiritual growth, and the functional equivalent of a public school education. 

Some of the many advantages of being a student at St. Paul Christian School is the small class sizes and the many opportunities to interact with the other classes such as all school programs.  Many times the older students have the privilege of helping out in the younger student’s classes by assisting with activities or reading to them, fostering an attitude of teamwork and appreciation for one another.

To register or to get more information about St. Paul Christian School, please call the school office or visit our website.

• phone: 908-782-3979
• web: http://www.stpaulnj.com/subpage.asp?Content=5&SubCont=0

Three Bridges Christian Nursery School provides a full curriculum that prepares children for future success, presented in a Christian atmosphere by staff members who are devoted to the education of young children. 
 
Three Bridges Christian Nursery School is an outreach of the Three Bridges Reformed Church and has been serving the community for the past 39 years.  Our curriculum includes classes for children aged 2 1/2 through 5 years old. We offer 2-day, 3-day, and 4-day (Pre-K) options, in addition to our Time for Fives class, which is geared for the child who “just misses” the kindergarten cut off date and has been to preschool.  We also offer a LUNCH AND LEARN program.  
 
We are NOW ACCEPTING enrollment for the fall!  To find out about class schedules, tuition rates, or to make an appointment for a tour of our school, please call and ask for Mary Jane Dunworth, Director.

• phone: (908) 782-4201
• web: www.threebridgeschristiannurseryschool.org

Little Log Cabin Christian Children’s Center is located in Lebanon, New Jersey. We are a year round daycare and preschool, providing a loving nurturing enviorment for children and affordable flexible options for parents. The center is owned and directed by two state certified teachers. We also provide a social skills and respite program on Friday nights and Saturday mornings for children with special needs. This program is overseen by state certified special education teachers and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

• Phone: (908) 735-2700
• Website: www.llcchildcare.com

Monday, June 28, 2010 our Camp Adventure program for children Kindergarten through the age of 12 will begin. We will also be kicking off our summer program for children in our Toddler – Pre-K  classes. For more information about our summer camp please call Kerry or Stephanie at (908) 236 – 0226.
 

• phone: 908-236-0226
• web: www.kiddieacademy.com

Acorn Montessori School educates children ages 18 months to 12 years old in their Clinton Township location. The school offers a warm, supportive environment along with an enriching Montessori-based education that fosters a child’s innate love of learning, creativity and wonder; cultivates dynamic partnerships between family, school and community; celebrates the human spirit and honors the diversity among us to inspire and impact society through academic excellence and service.

Also providing Summer Camp Programs.

• phone: (908) 730-8986
• web: www.acornschool.org

Village Montessori School offers Preschool & Kindergarten for children ages 2-1/2 through 6 years old. Your child will experience the joy of learning through hands on experience with the incredible Montessori materials. Half day and full day progams are available, with discounts for siblings.

Open House  on Mondays  1:30 – 3:00p.m.

• phone: 908-782-2333
• web: www.villageflemington.com

The Goddard School® encourages a child’s lifelong love of learning. Whether gently holding an infant, encouraging toddlers to share, or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, caring teachers support the healthy development of children from six weeks to six years. Developmental Guidelines form the basis of unique lesson plans that are brought to life in fun and imaginative ways in learning centers for dramatic play, creative art, science, computers, blocks, and puzzles. Daily Activity Reports, a corporate Quality Assurance program, and accredited continuing education for teachers are just a few of the reasons Goddard is setting the standard in childcare.

• phone: 908-237-2050
• web: http://www.goddardschool.com/Schools/Flemington-NJ/schools.gspx

Flemington Presbyterian Nursery School is holding a used clothing drive on Tuesday, March 30 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Thursday, March 31 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  All childrens, women and mens used clothes, belts, handbags, shoes, etc. and linens and stuffed animals will be collected.  All items should be bagged in kitchen size garbage bags and can be dropped off on the days and times listed above in the garage located in the parking lot of the school.  The school is located at 10 East Main Street.  Someone will be outside to help with removing the bags from cars.  For more information please call the school at 782-8166.

Founded in 1976, Flemington Presbyterian Nursery School (FPNS) is an extension of the Christian Education of the Flemington Presbyterian Church. FPNS is open to all 3, 4, and 5-year-old children of our community. Its purpose is to offer children experiences based on sound principles of Christian and early childhood education, which provide for their social, emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual growth in an atmosphere of acceptance and support.

We offer two certified teachers per class. The school is fully licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Youth and Family Services. Enrichment and lunch bunch programs are also offered.

• phone:  908-782-8166
• web:  http://preschool.flempres.org/home/index.shtml

First Step Learning Centers have four locations in Hunterdon County, with 20 years experience, serving infants through Kindergarten and after school care.

• phone:  908-534-0012
• web: www.firststeplc.com
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