Announcements
The YWCA Administrative Office and Programs are closed from 3/29-3/31 in observance of Easter holiday. The facility will open normal hours on 3/30 but pool is closed for maintenance. Judo class is in session on Saturday.
Nursery School Open House - 1/2, 2/6, & 3/6 from 10:00am-12Noon
Quick Start English for Newcomers open enrollment throughout the year
Due to Hurricane Sandy the Bates Benefit Scholarship scheduled for November 1, 2012 at Uiversity Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro has been postponed.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open House - October 7, 2012
Light On After School Program - October 18, 2012
Lights On Afterschool is a national day of recognition celebrating the importance of afterschool programming. Afterschool keeps kids safe, helps working families and inspires learning. In light of these tough economic times, it is critical that we raise our voices to make a case for after school! We hope that you can join us in this opportunity to build a united front of advocates for the importance of after school!
| October 18, 2012 | Thurs. | 4:30-6:00 pm |
| Princeton: | Community Park | Johnson Park | Montgomery: | Village Elementary | Orchard Hill | Rock Brook | Montgomery Middle Lower |
Annual Shut Down Week 8/27-9/3/2012
Our facility will be closed from 8/27 through 9/3 for our annual shut down. We are working on all the buildings in an effort to clean carpets and furniture; perform minor repairs; update painting; manage pool maintenance; and prepare our classrooms for the school year! We appreciate your patience as we reenergize our facility! Please note that the summer camp and childcare programs will remain open at this time. You may visit our Welcome Desk located in the pool building from Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 8:00pm and Friday from 7:30am-6:00pm to register for our exciting fall session!
The facility will be closed on Saturday, 9/1, Sunday, 9/2 and Labor Day, 9/3 in observance of the holiday. The office and facility will re-open on Tuesday, 9/4.
Fall Registration has begun!
Summer Class & Camp Registration have begun!
Spring/Summer Registration has begun!
We are deeply saddened at the loss of our Early Childhood Education Director, Patti Preston
Proudly Announcing the 2012 Tribute to Women Honorees!
The YWCA Princeton Proudly Announces the 2012 Tribute to Women Honorees:
Honorary Chair:
Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey
President & CEO
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Waxwood Award Recipient:
Suzanne McCroskey
2012 Honorees:
Pina Albo, Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.
Nola Bencze, Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney, P.C.
Gloria Frederick, The Institute of Wonderful Women Working for Empowerment
Marilyn Grounds, Community Activist
Nancy Healey, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Central and South Jersey
Marlene Lao-Collins, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton
Ferris Olin, Rutgers University
Deborah Shepherd, Merrill Lynch
Denise Taylor, Great Looks 4 Less
Melissa Tenzer, CareersUSA
Event Co-Chairs:
Jane Kelly & Linda Richter
The YWCA Administrative Office and Programs are closed from 11/24-11/26 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. The facility will re-open for lap swim from 11/25-11/27. Regular programmings will resume on Monday, 11/28.
Annual Shut Down Week 8/28-9/5/2011
Our facility will be closed from 8/28 through 9/5 for our annual shut down. We are working on all three buildings in an effort to clean carpets and furniture; perform minor repairs; update painting; manage pool maintenance; add two new child bathrooms; and prepare our classrooms for the school year! We appreciate your patience as we reenergize our facility! Please note that the summer camp and childcare programs will remain open at this time. You may visit our registration office from Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm to register for our exciting fall session!
The registration office will be closed on Saturday, 9/3, Sunday, 9/4 and Labor Day, 9/5 in observance of the holiday. The office and facility will re-open on Tuesday, 9/6.
Please note that our Child Safety ID Day will be held on Saturday, September 10th from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Please do not hesitate to call our Registration Office at 609-497-2100 for more information.
Free Child Safety ID Day at YWCA Princeton September 10th
The YWCA Princeton will host a free Child Safety ID Day on Saturday, September 10th, 2011, from 9:30 to 2:30 pm in the main building.
The event is open to the public and sponsored by New York Life Insurance Company of Edison, NJ.
Members and non-members are invited to attend.
New York Life Insurance of Edison and the YWCA will provide free child identification kits that include all the tools parents and legal guardians need to preserve a complete record of their child. The kit includes a photo of the child, fingerprints, and a physical description of the child. In addition to the free identification kits, attendees are invited to watch scheduled judo classes from 8:00am-10:00am and to learn more about the YWCA’s fall programs aimed to help one promote, protect, and prosper.The Princeton Borough Police Department will also present a Child Safety lecture in the morning.
New World Border Art exhibit is on display in the YWCA Princeton All Purpose Room, July 11th through August 27th
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Spring School Break Camp
Who doesn't want to spend spring break doing cook things, laughing, and having a blast with friends? Register your K-5th grader early as spaces do fill. They'll have access to lots of activities throughout the week including sports, arts and crafts, the swimming pool, special guests, and much more! Read more...
Unique Series of Friday Evening Family Events Planned for Black History Month at the YWCA Princeton
After School Progrom Winter 2011 Registration for Enrichment Classes has begun
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The YWCA actively advocates for women
YWCAs in New Jersey have given top priority to the following issues, and are actively calling upon their state representatives in Congress to address: Read more...
Racial Justice Institute has been established
YWCAs of Trenton and Princeton collaborate to form
Racial Justice Institute - click here for more details.
PACF funding enables organizations to address community/workplace injustices.
Read about it from The Fourth Estate newspaper.
ESL Classes Now Available at Lawrence Community Center
ESL Classes Now Available at Lawrence Community Center Read more...
Pucker Up and Go Pink for BCRC on National Lemonade Day
Are your kids bored yet? Does your office need a pink Friday pick-me-up? August 20 is National Lemonade Day and we want you to Pucker Up & Go Pink for BCRC! Read more...
Tribute to Women Awards Dinner
Thank you for your interest in the 27th annual Tribute to Women Awards Dinner. We are no longer accepting online registration for the event. Please call 609-497-2100, ext. 333 to determine if tickets are still available.
"I Am Domestic Violence", Performed by Wambui Bahati
The YWCA Princeton is proud to co-sponsor the upcoming one-woman show "I Am Domestic Violence" written by and featuring Wambui Bahati. Interestingly, Wambui first created the show in 1998 at the request of one of our sister YWs. It was intended to be a one-time event but demand for the show has made it a regular item in Wambui's portfolio. Read more...
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued H1N1 guidance.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued H1N1 guidance for preschool and child care facilities. The information is posted in both English and Spanish – see links below: Read more...
See fabulous photos from the 2009 Tribute to Women Awards on March 5, taken by professional photographer David Newton Dunn. Click here, then on “to the photos” and “on-line proofing."
