The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties has been named to the Burlington County Times’ Best of Burlington County 2012 list, as voted on by Burlington County Times readers. The Y received recognition as the “Best of Winner” for Health Club/Fitness Center; “One of the Best” for Swimming Lessons; and “One of the Best” Children’s Camp.

The Burlington County Times’ Best of Burlington County 2012 is an annual reader’s choice contest in which readers vote for their favorite retailers, organizations, programs and services throughout Burlington County.

“We appreciate this strong endorsement from Burlington County Times readers which recognizes our fitness center, swimming lessons and children’s camp as among the best in the county,” said Tim Kerrihard, Y President/CEO.  “As we’re constantly striving to make our programs and services as strong as possible to meet the growing needs of our community, receiving recognition like this is truly energizing.”

To make it easier than ever for area residents to take advantage of Y membership, the Y is offering a sizzling hot $99 Summer Membership now through September 4, 2012 with registration for classes and swim lessons starting June 11. Visit www.ymca-bc.org and click on “Join the Y.”  Call the Mt. Laurel Y at 856.234.6200 and the Burlington-Riverfront Y at 609.543.6200 today to learn about adult, preschool and youth exercise classes, and children’s swim lessons.

It’s also good news for parents who haven’t figured out summer activities for their children, as registration is still open for Summer Day Camps at the Y. Camps are available for children ages 3-15 in many local towns, including Burlington, Mt. Laurel, Palmyra, Haddonfield, Berlin, Moorestown and Medford.   Visit www.ymca-bc.org and click on “Camp.”

About the Y

The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable corporation that is building strong kids, families and communities through programs designed to improve an individual’s spirit, mind and body.  The YMCA serves more than 10,000 members in Burlington and Camden Counties through its two full facility sites in Mt. Laurel and Burlington-Riverfront, and more than 25 program sites in Burlington and Camden Counties. YMCA services include aquatics, preschool, youth and teen programs, fitness programs, family programs and childcare services.  Social opportunities for seniors and the disabled, community education and summer camps are offered as well.  For more information, visit www.ymca-bc.org.