1950s

In the News: July 20, 1950 – “Happy Travelers 1953 – “On 1953 Honor Roll” April 28, 1955 – “Child Care Center Seeks $3,000 for Operating Funds” January 10, 1957 – “YWCA Lists New English Class for Refugees” January 17, 1957 – “Suez, Hungary Crises Subject of YWCA Talk” January 20, 1957 – “Summit YW’s Read More …

1940s

In the News: August 4, 1941 – “Y.W. Stay-At-Home Camp Closes with Exhibition” October 14, 1943 – “Girls of All Races and Creeds Work and Play Together at the Summit Y.W.C.A.” May 16, 1946 – “Typical Panel Discussion at a YWCA Meeting” May 16, 1946 – “Packing Food for Holland” June 6, 1946 – “Y.W.C.A. Read More …

1930s

In the News: February 28, 1930 – “Need $10,000 in Work for Girls and Young Women in Summit Y.W.C.A.” October 5, 1933 – “Y.W. Girls Initiate Outdoor Fireplace”  1936 – “Activities of the Y.W.C.A. for ’36 Many and Varied” 1936 – “Things Accomplished By The Summit Y.W.C.A.” 1937 – “Negro History Week – Feb. 8-14” Read More …

How Curiosity Creates Healthy Life Experiences

While I eagerly await the next season of the TV series Ted Lasso, I find myself dialing back to re-watch and recapture snippets of the magic that this show has created in its 2 seasons. Ted Lasso aired during a time in our lives where many of us felt anchor-less and perhaps found it hard to find a bright side to life. Enter this unconventional, charming hero who only ever drinks water from a glass that is half full. Read More …

Summer Youth Mini Session II

Summer Youth Mini Session II 2022 Classes run July 25 – August 28 Registration begins July 19 at 9:30am All families will be required to electronically sign a one-time waiver prior to participating in Connection programs. If you have not already signed a waiver electronically, please email info@theconnectiononline.org for your barcode. Once you have your barcode, Read More …

Youth Specialty Schedule | Spring 2025

Spring 2025 Classes run March 10 – June 15 Registration begins February 19 at 9:30am All families will be required to electronically sign a one-time waiver prior to participating in Connection programs. If you have not already signed a waiver electronically, please email info@theconnectiononline.org for your barcode. Once you have your barcode, click here to fill Read More …

Charlotte Reinhardt-Hepler

Charlotte has been working with The Connection summer camps since 2018. This summer, she is coordinating Mini Explorers, Creative Kids, and STEM Adventure. She is currently a sophomore in college studying elementary education and psychology. Charlotte is looking forward to another summer at The Connection! Read More …

Kerri McNelis

Kerri is The Connection’s Great Outdoors Coordinator. Kerri has worked for The Connection for the past 4 years and has loved getting to know all the campers. Kerri was a camper herself for 6 years when she was younger and wanted to give other campers the same wonderful experience she had over the years. In addition, Kerri just finished her freshman year at Villanova University where she is studying Biology. She is also EMT certified. She can’t wait for another amazing summer with the campers! Read More …