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Healthy Weight and Your Child | The Gateway Family YMCA

Provides a 4-month, family-based weight management program for children ages 7 - 13 with obesity. The program focuses on teaching participants healthy eating and potential changes to live a healthier life, including physical activitiy. Sessions are twice a week for ten weeks, and transition to weekly for five weeks.

Physical Address

1000 Galloping Hill Rd, Union, NJ 07083

Hours

Varies, call for more information.

Application process

Call to apply.

Eligibility

Children age 7-13 in the 95th percentile of body mass index. Each child must receive clearance from a school nurse or healthcare provider.

Languages

English

Agency info

The Gateway Family YMCA

Offers several programs across 6 branches located in Elizabeth, Rahway, and Union. Services cover a wide variety of topics from low income housing to senior services.