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Included with Membership
All of these classes, programs and experiences are included in your Manhattan Youth Family Membership. Drop in anytime! Digital Media Classes are included with membership but require registration. Click on each class to learn more.
- Water Otters (18mo–2.5yr)
- Bubble Babies (6–18mo)
- Family Swim (6mo–All Ages)
- Glide Fit @ The Downtown Community Center (Adult)
- Adult Lap Swim (Adult)
- Adult Beginner and Intermediate Swim Classes (Adult)
- MY Clubhouse (6mo–5yr)
- Tummy Time Pilates w/ Pilates Mamas (6mo–Adult)
- Animal Hour (6mo–All Ages)
- Digital Media Classes (Grade 2–5)
- Drop in Art (18mo–4yr)
- Drop-in Ballet (2–6yr)
- Extended Animal Hour (6mo–All Ages)
- Family Movie Night (18mo–All Ages)
- Family Pilates (6mo–All Ages)
- Great Hall (6mo–All Ages)
- Little Literacy (18mo–4yr)
- Lunchtime Concerts (6mo–All Ages)
- MY Afternoons (2–5yr)
- MY Circus Arts (18mo–4yr)
- MY Little Siblings (18mo–4yr)
- MY Lounge (6mo–All Ages)
- MY Move (18mo–4yr)
- MY Muscles (18mo–4yr)
- MY Open Gym (18mo–4yr)
- MY Tumble Tots (18mo–4yr)
- Tummy Time (6mo–1yr)
- Open Digital Studio
- Other Worlds: Coding in 3-D (Grade 2–5)
- Coding in Scratch (Grade 2–4)
- Storytime (6mo–All Ages)
- Toddler Sing and Dance (6mo–5yr)
- Treasure Trunk Theatre Adventures (18mo–4yr)
- Weekend Art (6mo–All Ages)
Water Otters
Water Otters offers the same drop-in fun as Bubble Babies, catered towards an older age group. Come splash and sing your way towards learning basic swim and safety skills! For children aged 18 months -2.5 years and their adult.
Water Otters classes are drop-in and FREE for Center Family Members.
Bubble Babies
This drop-in class helps our newest little swimmers become comfortable in and around the water. Songs and games introduce beginner swim skills (such as kicking, splashing, and blowing bubbles) and create a fun, positive experience for young children in the pool. For baby and their adult.
Bubble Babies classes are drop-in and FREE for Center Family Members.
Family Swim
Family Swim hours are offered every day at the Center. Have fun with family, meet new friends, and reinforce swim skills. See our 
Winter/Spring Center Schedule for current Member hours.
Glide Fit @ The Downtown Community Center
This high-energy aquatic fitness class will give you an intense workout on top of an unstable surface in the water on our Glidefit boards. You’ll be introduced to stretches and exercises to build strength from head to toe while you raise your heart rate in a fun new way.
Classes are FREE for Center Members or available to non-members for a fee.
Visit our Glide Fit page for more info and to reserve your spot!
Questions? Email swim@manhattanyouth.org or call 212-766-1104 x298
Adult Lap Swim
During designated hours, lanes are reserved specifically for Adult Lap Swimming. Please note that we can only guarantee lanes during these specified times - lanes cannot be guaranteed during other Family Swim hours.
Adult Beginner and Intermediate Swim Classes
These drop-in, Members-Only classes are great for Adults who have fears of the water, are new to swimming, or want to learn proper strokes and breathing enabling them to swim for longer distances. Our swim instructors for these classes are trained specifically to teach adults beginner and intermediate swimming skills. These classes take place at the same time in the pool, but we offer two groups each week based on skill level so we can be sure to offer the most appropriate level of instruction for each individual.
MY Clubhouse
With toys, climbing structures, a book corner and a helpful staff, the clubhouse is a wonderful cozy place to spend time moving, learning and making friends in an open setting.
Weekdays, 9:30am -2:30pm
Weekends, 9:30am -4:30pm
Tummy Time Pilates w/ Pilates Mamas
Thursday afternoon has a special treat for you and your baby! This pilates class for you incorporates baby massage and stretches for your little one. Great for you and baby, from 6 weeks until before they walk.
Thursdays 1:30pm
Animal Hour
Our Science Lab has a secret; it's the home to Manhattan Youth's Animals! In Animal Hour, kids can see, hold, feed and learn about our resident turtle, fish and bearded dragons with our staff.
Mondays and Fridays, 11:00am in the Science Room
Starting June 24th, Animal Hour will be held Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:00am and 11:00am in the Science Room.
Digital Media Classes
Choose from starting from Scratch, and Coding in Minecraft and Other Worlds, Coding in 3-D in our Digital Studio. Free for members, but registration is required.
Classes also open to MY Afterschool participants and General Public for a fee.
Free for Members, but registration is required.
Drop in Art
An open art drop in with our teaching artists for our members in MY Lounge. Make something beautiful!
Wednesdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in Ballet
Saturday Afternoons drop in for a sweet introduction to ballet with talented teaching staff.
Saturdays, 1:00 and 2:00pm
Extended Animal Hour
Our Science Lab has a secret; it's the home to Manhattan Youth's Animals! In Animal Hour, kids can see, hold, feed and learn about our resident turtle, fish and bearded dragons with our staff.
Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00am - 1:00pm in the Science Room
Family Movie Night
Bring your family every Saturday at 3:30 pm for a family friendly movie just for our members. We'll provide the popcorn! The last Saturday of each month, we?ll show a movie based on a book that you can choose to read before you see the movie with us.
Every Saturday, 3:30pm
Family Pilates
Your little ones are up early, and so are the Pilates Mamas! Join these dedicated Pilates professionals for a great workout for you that's also a playtime for them! Great for Moms and Dads with babies and/or Toddlers.
Learn more at www.pilatesmamas.com
Every Saturday at 9:30am.
Great Hall
Our Great Hall is open daily for kids, parents and caregivers to spend time together. With seating, play space and microwave available, families are encouraged to bring snacks and interact with old and new friends. On the weekends, the Great Hall is home to Pottery Painting, Drop-in Art, and Saturday Family Movie Night.
Little Literacy
Join our Center staff for a storytime that helps explore letters, their sounds and meanings. A part of MY Afternoons!
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30PM, During the Summer in the Great Hall
Lunchtime Concerts
Bring your lunch to the Great Hall for some live music and fun!
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30pm
MY Afternoons
Join us at the Center after lunch and naps for art projects, rainy day movies, sensory play and more!
Every weekday afternoon, 2:30 - 4:30pm
MY Circus Arts
Bring your little one to an imaginative 3 ring circus of fun every Monday morning! Clown, juggle, balance and explore with our talented teaching staff.
Monday mornings and early afternoons in the Activity Room
MY Little Siblings
Movement classes that make room for baby and the big brother or sister! A wonderful way to encourage play and sibling relationships.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday afternoons
Starting June 24th, MY Little Siblings will be held Wednesdays at 11:30am.
MY Lounge
Our Lounge area has tables, cushy chairs and indoor games. A cool hangout away from the bustle of the city!
MY Move
Our Classic Manhattan Youth movement classes: Muscle Tuesdays, Move Wednesdays and Tumble Tot Thursdays give your children introductions to coordination, strength building and flexibility all morning long!
Wednesday mornings in the Activity Room
MY Muscles
Our Classic Manhattan Youth movement classes: Muscle Tuesdays, Move Wednesdays and Tumble Tot Thursdays give your children introductions to coordination, strength building and flexibility all morning long!
Tuesday mornings and early afternoons in the Activity Room
MY Open Gym
Our activity room is open for toddlers to explore and practice balance and coordination using gym equipment and props. Parents and Caregivers share the experience and socialize with other grownups too.
Saturdays and Sundays in the Activity Room
MY Tumble Tots
Our Classic Manhattan Youth movement classes: Muscle Tuesdays, Move Wednesdays and Tumble Tot Thursdays give your children introductions to coordination, strength building and flexibility all morning long!
Thursday mornings and early afternoons in the Activity Room
Tummy Time
Our littlest members in their very own class! A little movement, exercise and bonding for 4 - 12 months and their grownups.
Wednesday and Friday afternoons
Open Digital Studio
Turn screen-time into productive, creative time. Members are invited to take full advantage of our computer lab every Saturday. Work on a project or learn something new.
Saturdays 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Students 3rd Grade & under must be accompanied by an adult
Other Worlds: Coding in 3-D
Students will learn basics of coding, 3D modeling, and computer environments. Starting with Minecraft, they will move on to Unity and Unreal, which are industry standard software for building 3D environments. Concepts such as sketching, prototyping, level design, mathematics, and environmental storytelling are also utilized.
Thursdays, 5:45pm
Coding in Scratch
This intro to coding course for elementary students will teach the basics of computer science using Scratch. Each student will be given their own secure Scratch account, where they can log in at home and show you what they are working on. Free for Members, but registration is required.
This class also open to General Public for a fee. Registration required.
Wednesdays, 5:45pm
Storytime
Sit with your friends for storytime with Camille Diamond, Deputy Director of the Community Center. Join us for an imagination journey with every book, and stay for coffee and conversation after the reading.
10:00am daily in the Great Hall
Toddler Sing and Dance
Our talented teaching artists sing, dance and play with your little one in this cozy class that helps kiddos get their wiggles out!
Sunday and Monday mornings, and Friday Afternoons, in the Music Room
Treasure Trunk Theatre Adventures
The Center is proud to bring this newest adventure in creative movement for our members every Friday. Through the theatrical arts, children will learn to use their bodies, voices, and imaginations to express themselves and be connected with the world around them.
Fridays in the Activity Room
Weekend Art
Make a project that reflects our Family Movie, or a fun theme for the weekend or season!
Great Hall, every Saturday
Drop-In Fee Classes
Drop in classes at the center give a small class experience with no commitment. You can join any of these classes by purchasing a ticket on the day of the class at the service desk. Click on the class to learn more!
- Art with Ashley (18mo–4yr)
- Family Clay Day (All Ages)
- Friday Nights (Grade 1–8)
- Mommy/Daddy and Me (2–4yr)
- Music and Singalongs with Andrew Aprille (2–4yr)
- Pottery Painting (1yr–All Ages)
Art with Ashley
Join us for an imaginative drop-in art class every Friday. A wonderful way to wrap up a magical week at the center.
Fridays, 10:00am (2-4 years) and 11:00am (18-23 months)
$10 drop-in fee
Family Clay Day
Spend an hour anytime from 12:00 - 3:00 pm with your whole family on Saturday afternoons. You can be led through a project or simply work on your own handbuilding project with access to our full ceramics studio. All pieces will remain in the studio to be fired and will be ready for pick up within two weeks time. All work is non-toxic and food-safe.
Saturdays 12:00 - 3:00pm
$25 drop-in fee for a family of four
$50 for non-members
Friday Nights
Our signature tween and teen program at the Community Center! Let your kids aged 1st - 8th grades spread their wings a bit on a Friday night. They'll have a great time doing activities like ceramics, sports, cooking and art, while you get a night out. Or at least a night off!
Every Friday evening, 6:00 - 9:00pm during the school year.
Members pay just $5 drop in fee per child, per Friday Night
Non-Members can join the fun for a $50 drop in fee. Contact Tasha@manhattanyouth.org for more information.
The last Friday Night program for this school year is Friday, June 7th. Friday Nights will return in September!
Mommy/Daddy and Me
You and your child can drop-in to our ceramics studio and work with an instructor who will take you through the process of making your own masterpiece! All work is non-toxic and food-safe.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 - 10:45am and 11:00 - 11:45am (2-4 years)
$10 drop-in fee
Music and Singalongs with Andrew Aprille
A multi-lingual, music-filled class perfect for those who want a specialized class without a weekly commitment.
Thursdays, 10:15am and 11:15am
$10 drop in fee
Pottery Painting
Come on in and paint any pottery you like, assisted by our friendly and professional staff. Just pay for what you make! The artwork will then be fired in our studio for a later pick up.
Sundays, 12:00 - 3:00pm, pay for only what you make!
Class Registration Policies
Class Registration: You may register for classes online at or in person at the service desk. Some classes require membership for registration, others give members a significant discount. Fee based drop-in classes are for members only, and can be purchased at the Service Desk on the day of the class. There is no online registration available for drop-ins. Non-Members who are at the center on a guest pass may access drop-in classes by paying the drop-in fee.
Pro-Rating for Late Starters: When space permits, we will pro-rate the number of classes remaining for some Make a Mess, Digital Media, Animal Explorers and Pastry Pal classes.
Transfer of Classes: Spaces for transfers are subject to availability.
Single Classes and Trial Classes: You may pay a single class price of $25 for premium registration classes pending availability. Amounts paid for a trial class may be credited towards enrollment to that class.
Withdrawals & Refunds*: If after registering for premium classes at the Center you need to withdraw prior to the start of the 2nd scheduled class, you may receive a refund for the class fee. Class fees are non-refundable after the 2nd scheduled class. Written requests must be made to cancel a class registration by email. *All fees for Preschool Prep are not refundable. There are no refunds or pro rating for Preschool Prep.
Contact servicedesk@manhattanyouth.org to request a refund.
Make up classes: Manhattan Youth is not responsible for providing makeup classes or issuing credits or refunds for programs missed as a result of client illness, scheduling conflicts, emergencies, or other events beyond our control.
Class Closures: Premium classes, swim classes and Preschool Prep at the Center run on the Public School schedule. These classes do not meet on days in which schools are not in session, including emergency closings.