Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA   •   YMCA of Vineland
the Y

For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Responsibility

Nurturing the potential of every child and teen

We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. At the Y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors that makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

Youth & Families

Serving families has always been at the heart of the Y. We are a place where they can find respite from social, economic and educational challenges, and learn how to overcome them. We have a fundamental desire to provide opportunities for every family to build stronger bonds, achieve greater work/life balance, and become more engaged with their communities.

Family time at the Y is about giving families as a unit, and as individuals, the opportunities to deepen relationships, develop new skills and interests, improve their health and well-being, and connect to the community.

Some Healthy Family Tips!
(tips are from the www.letsmove.gov website)

A busy family can benefit from food that's nutritious and easy to eat on-the-go, like fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are a natural source of energy and give bodies the nutrients they need to keep going.

Think Color!
Fruits and vegetables are great sources of many vitamins and minerals, and can help prevent chronic diseases. Try eating fruits and vegetables of different colors to give your family a wide range of valuable nutrients like fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Some examples include green spinach, orange sweet potatoes, black beans, yellow corn, purple plus, red watermelon, and white onions. Encourage children to try new fruits and vegetables regularly. Children and families tend to consume more of the foods that they have easy access to - keep fruits and vegetables within reach and you're more likely to make healthy choices!

Tip: replace a candy dish with a fruit bowl.

Tip: store especially tempting foods, like cookies, chips, or ice cream, out of immediate eyesight, like on a high shelf or at the back of the freezer. Move the healthy food to the front at eye level.