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Family Wellness Center395 Main StreetOrange, NJ 07050973 674-6800973 674-3800Early Childhood Learning Center 397 Park AvenueOrange, NJ 07050973 672-9500973 677-1879Our MissionThe YWCA of essex and west hudson is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

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June:28 - Camp Lenoloc Session IJuly:5 - Closed for July 4th Observance5 - Camp Lenoloc Session II13 - Sister to Sister Meeting19 - Camp Lenoloc Session IIIAugust:2 - Camp Lenoloc Session IV16 - Camp Lenoloc Session VCampLenolocmore info:To Support the programs and mission of The YWCA of Essex and West HudsonClick the Donate Button:

Click The Link Below For More Information On How You Can Help:Fitness Center Hours of OperationMonday 7:30a - 8p Tuesday 7:30a - 8pWednesday 7:30a - 8p Thursday 7:30a - 8pFriday 7:30a - 6p Saturday 8a - 1p Karate4KidsEnroll Now!!!Tuesday & Thursday 6:00pm - 7:30pmSaturday 9:00am - 10:30am2010-2011 Preschool Registration!!!The YWCA Park ELT is a Preschool Provider for the OBOE.451 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, N. J. 07050(Orange Board of ED.)Call 973-677-4015, Ext. 6059 for entrance requirements.ZumbaMondays 7p - 8pWednesday 7p - 8pSaturday 10a - 11amore info:West African DanceThurdays 7p-8pmore info:Yoga for Healthand Well-beingMondays 6p-7pmore info:Just 1 TouchMassage Theropymore info:Our StoryHer-Story of the YWCA of Essex and West HudsonHer-story timeline – major benchmarks in our historyNinety three years ago, the Young Womens Christian Association of the Oranges was chartered with 1200 original members and a building located at 19 High Street in Orange, New Jersey. Since 1914, the YWCA of Essex & West Hudson has been at the forefront of innovative programming for women, girls, and their families. These modest beginnings gave vision and rise to the mission of the YWCA:The Young Womens Christian Association of the United States of America is a womens membership movement nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values. Strengthened by diversity, the Association draws together members who strive to create opportunities for womens growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision: peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people. The Association will thrust its collective power towards the elimination of racism wherever it exists and by any means necessary.This mission which is lived throughout the county has been strengthened in the Orange community through outstanding programs designed to provide economic empowerment of women and girls, speak out and act against racism in all its forms, and support young women and men in learning life skills of independence, confidence and a belief in themselves, their communities, and the diverse cultures they represent.the legacy continues- In 2005, we celebrated 90 years of providing valuable services to women, girls, and their families by expanding our programs in a new building at 397 Park Avenue. It was the first steps as our YWCA embarks upon its next 90 years. Within the new building we expanded our current child development center with new state-of-the-art classrooms and will open the Natalie Campbell Computer Learning Center by offering mission-driven programming. We are certainly proud of our long history and will continue to meet the needs of our community. The following is a timeline of major events within the YWCA of Essex & West Hudsons story. . .- The Young Womens Christian Association of the Oranges was chartered with 1200 members and an office at 19 High St. in Orange.- Strand Theater, a gift from Mr. & Mrs. Richard Colgate located at 391 Main St., was remodeled to become the new YWCA headquarters. 19 High St. became Holly House, a residence for girls.- The YWCAs Oakwood Branch was established. A Livingston farmhouse was used as the first camp for girls.- Camp Lenoloc, a permanent residential camp, was opened in Bear Mountain, New York.- The YWCA built its indoor, heated swimming pool at 391 Main St.- The YWCA offered its first day camp- Camp Lenoloc becomes interracial- The World YWCA celebrates its centennial-The YWCA becomes interracial at all levels. - The Oakwood Branch becomes a program center.- Oakwood Center sold to make room for Rt. 280.- Plans are made to rebuild the YWCA at 391 Main St.- 1969 The old YWCA building was demolished to make room for the new YWCA building. The pool was left standing during construction to continue the Associations extensive swim program.- The YWCA dedicates its new building.- The YWCA changes her name to the YWCA of Essex & West Hudson- The Ridgeview Program Center opens in West Orange to serve preschool children and their families. The For Exceptional Mothers (FEM) program was established as an alternative education program for pregnant and parenting teens.- Ground was broken for an addition of a new gym and multi-purpose rooms- Infant Care Center established for babies 2 ½ months through 2 ½ years, enabling teen mothers to graduate from high school.- Epiphany Child Care Center opens at 105 Main St. Orange to serve Orange area preschoolers and their families.- YWCA opens state-of-the-art fitness center at its 395 Main St. location- YWCA of Essex & West Hudson celebrates its 80th anniversary.- Camp Lenoloc becomes co-ed after 70 years as a girls camp.- At their annual convention, member associations of the YWCA of the USA vote to restructure the governance of the organization to better suit the changing needs of individual communities. All local associations affiliate now with regional councils; the YWCA of Essex & West Hudson joined the North East Regional Council.- YWCA signs a contract with the Orange Board of Education to provide Abbott funded Early Childhood Education programs.- YWCA hires new Chief Executive Officer- 2004 YWCA celebrates its 90th anniversary - 2005 YWCA dedicates its state-of-the-art Family Learning & Technology Center at 397 Park Ave., marking its first expansion of services in over 30 years.- 2005 The YWCA pool is damaged, ending the Aquatic program after 81 years.- 2006 YWCA Board of Trustees, with approval from the Board of Directors, votes to close all programs at Main Street site ending fitness, infant & toddler center, FEM and senior services. - 2006 Technology Center opens with first session of YWCA TechGYRLS Program offering technology enrichment to 15 former camp Lenoloc campers from Newark.- 2007 Reorganization of Board of Directors and YWCA appoints a new Executive Director.- 2007 Catch Program ends after 40 years due to lack of volunteers and student facilitators.- 2007 Camp Lenoloc expands services offering an additional one week session. Day Camp returns with an international theme, karate, academic enrichment, photography, and technology classesour missionThe YWCA of essex and west hudson is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.ProgramsPrograms at the YThe YWCA of Essex and West Hudson has a wide range of programming, ranging from Early Childhood Learning to After School and Sleep Away Camp.Early Childhood Learning CentermissionTo provide a safe, well supervised, and appropriately structured environment for children ages 3-4. Children are encouraged through play to develop a personal and social self thus giving the child the age-appropriate tools necessary to manage feelings, build and maintain relationships and demonstrate individuality. Adolescent Center for Excellence(ACE)missionTo prevent adolescent pregnancy and self-destructive behavior Serving over sixty (60) at risk middle school girls in the essex & west hudson communitiesAfter-School ProgrammissionTo enrich the after-school hours of elementary school students by providing a safe and structured environment that responds to students needs, encourages choice-making, and offers a variety of positive activities and interactions with both peers and adults.Camp LenolocmissionEstablished in 1923, Camp Lenolocs mission is to provide a safe environment for each camper to increase his/her personal development, independence, self-awareness, and environmental experiencesJust 1 TouchJust 1 Touch Specializes in Relaxation!!Book your session Today!!Price List1 Hour Caribbean Deep Tissue Massage $751 Hour Hot Stone Massage $99Hands & Foot Therapy30 min Hand Massage with Foot Massage $3545 min Hand Massage Foot Scrub, & Foot Massage $501 Hour Hand Massage, Foot Scrub, Reflexology, Foot Massage $65We have Male & Female Therapist on StaffFor more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Just 1 Touch at 973-674-6800 or 908-265-7741www.just1touch.comZumba

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Ditch the Workout, Join the Party!Zumba at the YWCAZumba fuses hypnotic latin rhythems and easy to followmoves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Classes: Mon. & Wed. 7p-8p - Sat. 10a-11aLets face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding, beneficial working out can be lots of things, but it's never been known to be much fun UNTIL NOW!Zumba® fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms, and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got Zumba®!In the past years Zumba® has become nothing short of a revolution. Coining the concept of fitness-party™ and making fitness fun, Zumba® has spread like wild-fire, and has positioned itself as the single most influential movement in the industry of fitness.As of July 2009, Zumba® is being taught at over 40,000 locations in seventy-five countries, sold millions of DVD's, and changed the lives of millions of Zumba® Fanatics worldwide.Why? Because it's the best party around.

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YouthPre-SchoolAfter School Enrichment ProgramsAdolescent Center for Excellence (ACE)Performing ArtsGirl ScoutsTechGyrlsYWCA Youth Leadership AcademyVacation CampsSummer CampsOpen GymOther Recreational ProgramsAdultWomens CenterFinancial Literacy ProgramsFitness CenterAerobic & Fitness ClassesTechnology ClassesInternet CaféMassage TherapyOpen GymSeniorsAerobicsRetirement ClubSenior Technology ClassesFamily & CommunityVarious EventsContact Us

YWCA Family Wellness Center395 Main StreetOrange, NJ 07050Phone: 973.674.6800Fax: 973.674.3800E-mail: support_ywcaewh.orgYWCA Early Childhood Learning Center & Business Offices397 Park AvenueOrange, NJ 07050Phone: 973.672.9500Fax: 973.677.1879E-mail: support_ywcaewh.orgBook PantryHaiti Relief

The YWCA of Essex and West Hudson

Supports YELE and The Salvation Army in their effort to bring relief to the people of Haiti. Your Help is needed. Below is information on how you can help.To Donate $5 automatically Text "Yele"to 501501.STATEMENT BY WYCLEF JEAN ON HAITI EARTHQUAKENEW YORK - The following is a statement by Wyclef Jean on todays magnitude 7.0 earthquake outside Port-au-Prince, Haiti: "Haiti today faced a natural disaster of unprecedented proportion, an earthquake unlike anything the country has ever experienced.The magnitude 7.0 earthquake and several very strong aftershocks struck only 10 miles from Port-au-Prince.I cannot stress enough what a human disaster this is, and idle hands will only make this tragedy worse. The over 2 million people in Port-au-Prince tonight face catastrophe alone. We must act now.President Obama has already said that the U.S. stands ready to assist the Haitian people. The U.S. Military is the only group trained and prepared to offer that assistance immediately. They must do so as soon as possible. The international community must also rise to the occasion and help the Haitian people in every way possible.Many people have already reached out to see what they can do right now. We are asking those interested to please do one of two things: Either you can use your cell phone to text "Yele" to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund (it will be charged to your cell phone bill), or you can visit www.Yele.org for more information."WYCLEF JEAN Cash ContributionsCash donations are the most efficient and effective way to help the relief effort in Haiti right now. They will allow humanitarian organizations that are on the ground in Haiti to purchase the exact type and quantity of items needed by those affected by this crisis. You can immediately donate to the following organizations: Click for more info:Save the Childrenhttp://www.savethechildren.orgYour donation will help provide urgently needed medical attention, safe drinking water, and other necessitiesUNICEFhttp://www.unicef.org/UNICEFs response, coordinated with other UN agencies, International Red Cross and Red Crescent is aimed at the children and women, who are the most vulnerable in times of crisis. Children under 18 make up nearly 50 per cent of the 10 million population of Haiti. World Food Programhttps://www.wfp.org/donate/haitiAssessments show that 3 million people may need humanitarian relief, including food assistance, in the wake of the earthquake. In emergencies, the World Food Program gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After the cause of an emergency has passed, they use food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives.

Red CrossContribute online to the Red Cross, or donate $10 to be charged to your cell phone bill by texting "HAITI" to "90999." World Visionhttp://www.worldvision.orgWorld Vision will send out 18 metric tons of relief supplies for immediate distribution to quake survivors. Care USAhttp://www.care.orgCARE is deploying additional emergency team members to the devastated city of Port-au-Prince in Haiti. Spring Fitness Schedule

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LenolocCamp Lenoloc at the Ya "sleep-away" camp in harriman, nymissionEstablished in 1923, Camp Lenolocs mission is to provide a safe environment for each camper to increase his/her personal development, independence, self-awareness, and environmental experienceslocation and capacityLake Cohasset, Harriman State Park, New York; less than 55 miles from YWCAMaximum 80 campers per sessionThe YWCA provides chaperoned transportation between headquarters in Orange and Camp Lenoloc, NYaccredited and certifiedAmerican Camping Association NY State Dept. of Health, Palisades Park Commission, USDAcampersGirls ages 6-15 and Boys ages 6-10staffSenior counselors - adults age 21+Junior counselors - college freshmen age 18+Registered Nurse and/or EMTSpecialistCookCertified LifeguardsSocial WorkersFees (2010)$30.00 registration fee1 week session: $255.002 week session: $525.00ScheduleCamp operates June - August annually2 one-week session and 3 two-week sessions per summerAvailable off-season for rentalscamp experiences and programs offeredBoatingArcheryPerforming artsSports and aquatics and swim lessonsArts & craftsHiking & orienteeringNature and the environment workshopscampershipsProvided by the Orange Orphan Society, The Victoria Foundation, S.C.O.P.E. and The Fresh Air FundDownload Camp Lenoloc additional informationand the 2010 ApplicationClick Here:Mother's Day PortraitsYWCA Day CampClick here to download additional infomation and the 2010 day camp applicationYWCA DAY CAMP 2010YWCA Day Camp is a fun summer experience for boys and girls ages 5 to 13.This year offering a traveling camp with visits to Camp Lenoloc for day time activities, plus academic enrichment, health and nutrition, technology, photography club and dance.Eight (8) one week sessions$150 per week (weekly deposit due at time of registration)Breakfast and lunch providedCamp Sessions: June 28th through August 20thRegistration starts April 1, 2010We accept Programs for Parents; offer payment plans and family discounts!HomeOur StoryProgramsJust 1 TouchZumbaPrograms ListContact UsBook PantryHaiti ReliefSpring Fitness ScheduleWest African DanceYogaLenolocMother's Day PortraitsYWCA Day Camp