Plainfield YMCA is a “Y Beyond Walls”, serving the community through programs, partnerships, and outreach that strengthen spirit, mind, and body. Guided by the Y’s mission to cultivate an inclusive and dynamic community where everyone can realize their unique potential, Plainfield Y creates opportunities for youth, families, and active older adults to stay connected, supported, and engaged. Through initiatives like summer camp, school age child care, chronic disease prevention programs, food distribution, Safety Around Water, volunteer opportunities, and inclusive community programming, Plainfield Y continues its long-standing commitment to building a healthier, stronger, and more connected Plainfield community through a collaborative, community-based model that meets people where they are. Our Y currently offers the following programs:
Program Areas:
Administrative offices and select programming offered at:
(908) 766-5770 | 1030 Central Ave | Plainfield, NJ 07060 | Get Directions
Health and Wellness & Chronic Disease Programs
From evidence-based programs designed to help manage chronic diseases to supportive wellness initiatives that improve overall quality of life, the Y is here to help you take control of your health and thrive at every stage of life.
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Enrichment Programs
We want to help develop our neighbors in our community to be leaders and changemakers – but above all, we want to see everyone lead healthy and happy lives.
Offerings include:
All Abilities Programs
We are proud to offer all abilities programs and services for individuals with special needs and diverse abilities. Recognizing the need for these programs in our community, we aim to help individuals gain confidence, promote independence and responsibility, socialize and work with others, and nurture a healthy and active lifestyle. Qualified, trained staff members lead these programs and in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.
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Count on the Y for Quality Care
The Y is here to support the needs of area working families with safe, supervised care where kids can continue to focus on cognitive, physical, and social development.
PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Grades K-5
After School Care
- Dismissal – 6:00pm | 5 Days / wk
- Dismissal – 6:00pm | 4 Days / wk
- Dismissal – 6:00pm | 3 Days / wk
- Dismissal – 6:00pm | 2 Days / wk
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
- Cook
- Cedarbrook
- Charles and Anna Booker Elementary
- Emerson
- Evergreen
10% sibling discount is available for additional siblings from same family.
YMCA financial assistance and Community Coordinated Child Care (4 Cs) available
Welcome to Plainfield YMCA’s Camp RISE
Get ready to enjoy the familiar, fun, and exciting summer day camp experience you’ve come to expect from the Y, including:
- A 8-week program that runs 5 days per week
- For campers entering Kindergarten – 5th grade in September
- Regular camp hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
- Camp location:Â Plainfield Academy for the Arts and Advanced Studies, 1700 West Front St. Plainfield, NJ 07063 (weeks 1-6)
- Camp Location:Â DuCret Center of Arts, 1030 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060 (weeks 7 & 8)
SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS
SUMMER LEARNING ACADEMY WRAP-AROUND CAMP
- Plainfield YMCA’s wrap-around summer day camp is for campers entering grades K-5Â in September at all Plainfield School District elementary schools
- Monday through Thursday, our traditional multi-activity camp winds up when the district’s Summer Learning Academy winds down. Fridays are a full-day camp schedule.
ALL-DAY SUMMER DAY CAMP
- Plainfield YMCA’s all-day multi-activity day camp program is for campers entering grades K-5 in September
- Offered Monday through Friday
- Register for one or more weeksÂ
School’s Out, But The Y Is Always In!
When school is out or closed for holiday breaks, we have you covered with full-day care in a safe, supervised environment where kids can have fun while school is out of session.
Plainflied YMCA Kids Day Out
(Non-School Vacation Day Care)
Our vacation child care program is offered for children in grades K-8 from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. Care is offered according to the school calendar, excluding holidays.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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