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 …
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 …
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 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 …
Winter 2025-2026 Classes run December 1 – March 8 Registration begins November 11 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 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 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 …
Veronica is so excited to be joining The Connection this summer as the PM Art Coordinator and AM Head Guppies Teacher! Born and raised in Cranford, she is a graduate student at Bank Street College of Education pursuing an MSEd and dual certification in Childhood General Education and Teaching Literacy, and a proud alumna of Bryn Mawr College. Veronica has 10+ years of teaching, tutoring, and childcare experience; has worked with children of all ages and needs; and strives to be a creative, engaging, and socially and emotionally conscious educator. In the fall, she will begin teaching 2nd grade at Hannah Senesh Community Day School in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. When she’s not teaching, you can find Veronica cuddling with her cat, curled up with a good book or video game, trying out new makeup, and exploring New York City. Read More …
Jaime is a rising Senior at Syracuse University studying Inclusive Elementary and Special Education. She has had experience working at The Connection Summer Camp for one year as well as working in the After school program at The Connection for two years. Jaime will be coordinating Sports and Nature for week one, Fashion for weeks two, four and six, Cooking Around The World for week three, The Great Connection Bake Off for week five and lastly for week seven she will be coordinating Yoga and Art. She enjoys working with kids, helping them grow and building their strengths and can’t wait for Summer Camp to begin! Read More …