Our Bubble Babies 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 infants under 2yrs and their adult.

Bubble Babies classes are FREE for Center Family Members. 

Not a member yet? visit here to learn more and join the Downtown Community Center

Family Swim hours are offered everyday for our members. Sign up through the Acuity Client Scheduling app.

Every weekday from 9AM-12PM, 7PM-8:30PM.  

Weekends 9AM-4:30PM.

Go on an adventure in each class as we learn yoga poses that will build strength and flexibility, feeling peaceful and calm! We use our senses and our breath to move our body, and discover what it really feels like to ground to the earth like the roots of a flower!

Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30am, 10:15am, 11 am & 11:45am. (18M-4 Years)

Mindful Movement will return in the fall!

When naptime is finished and dinnertime is still a few hours away, spend some of that special and energetic time with us in our largest meeting space, the Great Hall! We’ll feature one of our favorite kids music acts so kids can sing, run, jump and play, and the whole family can enjoy music, laughter and fun, together. 

• Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:30PM: Musical Notes with Nate
• Mondays and Thursdays at 3:30PM: Music with Corey
• Fridays at 3:30PM: Disney Singalongs with Anita

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

Tennis Tikes

MY Tennis classes provide a fun environment that will help 3 and 4 year olds to establish a base for gross motor and athletic skill development.

Questions? Email servicedesk@manhattanyouth.org

5 and 6 Years

Tennis Aces

During Tennis Aces, our instructors introduce children to the game of tennis in a fun and supportive way using scaled down courts and equipment. Classes will use a games based approach to tennis instruction while also stressing the continued development of no only tennis skills but also motor and athletic skills.

This summer Tennis Tikes and Tennis Aces will take place on the BPC ballfields. Meet at the Center and walk over together.

Questions? Email servicedesk@manhattanyouth.org

Our talented teaching artists sing, dance and play with your little one in this cozy class that helps kiddos get their wiggles out!

Mondays, Wednesdays and  Sundays  10:15am-11:45am.

Mondays and Wednesdays this class will take place at Washington Market Park! Meet at the Center and walk over together.

Every Monday in the Lounge, Camille, the Director of the Downtown Community Center will read you a story or two, and say hello!

Mondays at 10:00am

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 am- 1 pm.

Mini muscles and mini movements for little ones that help them learn the fundamentals of soccer.

Mondays at 10:15 am (18-24m) , 11:00 am (2-3 years), 11:45 am (3-4 years) , 1 pm (2-5 years).

A mindful, yoga based tummy time class for you and baby aged 3 -12 months. 

Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30pm (3-13 months). 

If you have a 6 month -18 month old, bring them to our Lounge in the SC level for open play, stories and activities just for them.

Mondays through Fridays 9:30am - 1:00pm by appointment.

Our littlest members in their very own class! A little movement, exercise and bonding for 4 - 12 months and their grownups.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12:30pm-1pm.

Tumble Tot Thursdays give your children introductions to coordination, strength building and flexibility all morning long! Toddlers can learn basic gymnastics fundamentals with their favorite MY teachers!

Thursdays 9:30am, 10:15am, 11am and 11:45pm. 

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

If your little one loves to play with water, bring them poolside to Splash Pad! Here, your kids can suit up for an instructor-assisted water table class featuring interactive play and a whole lot of splashing, without entering the pool. Parents and caregivers are not required to suit up or get wet, but must be present on the pool deck and directly supervise their child during class.

Please see our Center daily schedule for current Splash Pad class times, or email us for additional information!

Make tasty treats, savory snacks, and everything in between! Each child has their own station and supplies, and after the creation is made, they take it home to eat.

Make a Mess Cooking will return in the fall!

Make something beautiful and don't worry about getting messy. We'll clean it up!

Join us for messy fun classes in cooking, science and art, and leave the clean up to us!

Science becomes fun in this class that helps children develop their scientific mind. Let your child explore their curiosity by engaging the senses. They’ll learn about colors, shapes, textures, and more through a different project each class.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:15am (12-18mos), 11am (2-4 years), 11:45am (2-4 years) by appointment.

Members can reserve their space in class up to two days in advance.

 Little ones love expressing what they see and sense through making art. Join Aurelia and make something beautiful!

Mondays at 10:15am (12-18 mos), 11:00am (2-4 years), 11:45am (2-4 years) by appointment.

Sundays at 10:15am (12-18 mos), 11:00am (2-4 years), 11:45am (2-4 years), 12:30pm (2-4 years), 2pm (2-5 years), 2:45pm (2-5 years), and 3:30pm (12-18 months) by appointment.

Spend an hour with your whole family in our ceramics studio. 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. All ages!

Saturdays 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm

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 10:15 AM, 11:15 AM. 

Wednesdays 10:15 AM, 11:15 AM and 12:30 PM.

In our small-group Pool Playdates, children will enjoy unstructured playtime in the pool. Our certified instructors will engage the group with toys and water exploration activities.  A swim vest will be provided for each child and must be worn for the duration of the 30-minute session. Parents/caregivers are NOT required to get in the water, but will be required to remain on the pool deck.  Children are ready for this class once they are comfortable in the pool and with separation.

Pool Playdates are not swim lessons, but they encourage core principles of our Aquatics program: fun, community, and safety in the water!

Please email us for more information about Pool Playdates or alternative swim lesson offerings for this age group.