An introduction to ballet vocabulary and technique. Students develop strength, alignment, musicality, and the grace that is inherent in the form. Dancers in our ballet classes are prominently featured in each semester's dance performance.

Never mind that chess is a great exercise for the mind that increases math and literacy abilities. Chess is a great game, and kids love it! We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced chess classes, as well as an annual tournament for students in our Manhattan Youth programs.

Students conduct hands-on experiments with materials from everyday life. A combination of kitchen and eath science, Students will work on projects including plants and animals, the solar system, balls and ramps, paper airplanes, rockets, weather systems.

Students invent their own superheroes: complete with unique superpowers, original alter egos, handmade capes and costumes, cartoons, skits, stories and more! The class explores a variety of stories and comics, while learning about all kinds of superheroes to figure out what it takes to become one.

Students end the day with relaxing arts and crafts for all ages.

Students who are ready for a challenge take their skills to the next level preparing to compete in tournaments.

Students learn basketball skills, good sportsmanship, and sense of team spirit. Players are divided into groups based on experience and skill level. Each class session includes a lesson filled with drills and a game or scrimmage. 

Using games, quirky characters and ideas from the audience, students will learn the technique of building "short form" scenes on the spot.

Students conduct amazing experiments that snap, crackle, pop, ooze, crash and boom!

Students learn basketball skills, good sportsmanship, and sense of team spirit. Players are divided into groups based on experience and skill level. Each class session includes a lesson filled with drills and a game or scrimmage. 

Teams of students will build, test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS software to solve a set of missions on an obstacle course, getting familiar with the technology used at citywide competitions. The FIRST LEGO League challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. To learn more about the LEGO robotics program, please visit www.usfirst.org.

Throughout the year, students will develop a diverse body of work, including drawings, painting, print making, and collage.

At the beginning of each semester, children are evaluated individually by our full-time aquatic director and certified teaching staff. Groups are assigned by age and ability. Classes are limited to 3-6 students per instructor, depending on the age and ability level of the swimmers. Parents receive progress reports at the end of each semester that outline the skills their children have acquired, as well as areas of potential improvement.

A real treat with recipes from Celtic Knot cookies, Egyptian Palace Bread, Argentina's Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies), to France's Madeleines plumped with vanilla custard filling, and Italy's tiny Strufoli balls! Cookies have been around since 7th century Persian times spreading from Persia throughout Europe along trade routes since they were so portable and delicious. This carefully designed class will take your child on a journey, with a tradition behind each cookie.

Students will learn all about ecosystems and how we can preserve them. From worm composting and recycling to green energy and sustainable power, students will explore how the world works, and what it will take to keep it going! Upper grades will participate in service projects at their schools and in the community.

Pop Jazz is a fun, upbeat dance style that is guaranteed to make your child feel high-spirited and confident. It combines the traditional jazz technique mastered by the greats like Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins and gives it some hip hop flare using today's favorite pop songs. East semester culminates in a spectacular production featuring all 25 Manhattan Youth dance classes.

Students will explore music and percussion from a new country every month, including Ghana and Guinea West Africa, Cuba, Brazil, India, Israel, Turkey, and the United States. Not only will we learn about the music of these countries, but many aspects of their cultures as well!

An introduction to the theater. Children develop their talents through role playing, theater games, songs and storytelling.

Kids will receive daily challenges of structures to build with Legos. There will also be time for students to explore on their own and in small groups, building creations of their own invention.

The science lab at the Downtown Community Center will be bubbling with curiosity as young scientists examine the curious reactions that everyday materials have when they combine or change state. This class will emphasize the fun of experimentation, while teaching the complexities of all matter, right down to the atomic level. Pick-up is at the Downtown Community Center at 5:50pm.

Students will sketch fashion figures, design fabrics, and create full lines of clothing, producing their own style books. Students will work toward an end of semester Fashion show featuring the design pieces they've worked on.

This class will start in TinkerCad, an Autodesk software accessible through a browser, to teach 3D modeling basics such as sketching, sculpting, textures and prototyping. This class may lead your child into 3D printing their finished project for use in Augmented Reality. Upper level students can move on to tools Maya or Mudbox.

Knives down, plates up! Inspired by the popular TV show, this engaging cooking class will teach your child the best culinary techniques to cook efficiently with flavor and a little competition. Each week, students will be given a challenging concept and ingredient mix to prepare into a delicious dish. The winners will be chosen by the kids in our Friday Night program. Let the games begin!

Students will learn all about ecosystems and how we can preserve them. From worm composting and recycling to green energy and sustainable power, students will explore how the world works, and what it will take to keep it going! Upper grades will participate in service projects at their schools and in the community.

Students will explore music and percussion from a new country every month, including Ghana and Guinea West Africa, Cuba, Brazil, India, Israel, Turkey, and the United States. Not only will we learn about the music of these countries, but many aspects of their cultures as well!

Students will gather in a Minecraft server and have adventures that involve exploration, setting collaborative goals, and challenges, all while learning to play. This class encourages team play in an open world virtual environment where resources are limited. The students will be challenged to build bases for their teams, hold their own against monster hordes, and to thrive as a community.

Kids will learn the basic rules, skills, and sportsmanship to help improve their soccer game. All levels welcome!

Our multidisciplinary art classes offer students a chance to explore different media from drawing and painting to collage and sculpture. Projects are selected to provide inspiration for free expression and to develop specific skills.Exploring drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking and other methods through age-appropriate structured projects and free exploration, students have fun while learning the basic fundamentals of art.

Students will sketch fashion figures, design fabrics, and create full lines of clothing, producing their own style books. Students will work toward an end of semester Fashion show featuring the design pieces they've worked on.

In this class, students learn the basics of level design, computational thinking, and storytelling by creating different worlds in Minecraft. Students start to use Minecraft as a design tool, and build spaces with intent, while learning to consider both the aesthetics and function of the worlds they create! This introductory class is designed to teach your child the basics of coding, 3D modeling and computer environments using concepts such as sketching prototyping, level design, mathematics and environmental storytelling.

A high-energy, intense class for dancers of all experience levels. The dance studio will be hopping to today's pop stars as students learn individual and teamwork skills that evolve into polished dance numbers. All students participate in a Manhattan Youth dance performance at the end of each semester

Kids will learn the basic rules, skills, and sportsmanship to help improve their soccer game. All levels welcome!

Our young chefs learn essential kitchen skills, from measuring and converting fractions to slicing and chopping to sauteing and plating. We develop and encourage nutritious food choices while working together to prepare snacks and meals. Every class ends with a delicious treat!

A co-ed school spirit squad that performs step routines and builds audience involvement at basketball games and other school events.

Our multidisciplinary art classes offer students a chance to explore different media from drawing and painting to collage and sculpture. Projects are selected to provide inspiration for free expression and to develop specific skills.Exploring drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking and other methods through age-appropriate structured projects and free exploration, students have fun while learning the basic fundamentals of art.

Our young chefs learn essential kitchen skills, from measuring and converting fractions to slicing and chopping to sauteing and plating. We develop and encourage nutritious food choices while working together to prepare snacks and meals. Every class ends with a delicious treat!

Kids will learn the basic rules, skills, and sportsmanship to help improve their soccer game. All levels welcome!

Tap Dance is a fun, upbeat dance style that is guaranteed to make your child feel high-spirited and confident. Each semester culminates in a spectacular production featuring all 25 Manhattan Youth dance classes.

Children let their imaginations run free as they explore and experiment using clay, paint, found objects and other unusual materials to create their own masterpiece. This open ended class provides different stations with various art materials to help bring your child's vision to life!

Students who are ready for a challenge take their skills to the next level preparing to compete in tournaments.

A fun way for your child to engage his or her mind while learning a timeless strategy game. All levels are welcome.

Run like the wind in this fun fitness club! Children will learn all the basic elements of a track and field competition, including sprints, middle and long distance running, long jumps, shot put and relay races.

Students will sketch fashion figures, design fabrics, and create full lines of clothing, producing their own style books.

We offer a formal Homework Club, as a class choice for students who need extra help focusing on their assignments. 

In this hands-on class, young filmmakers will conceptualize stories and bring them to life. Students will learn how to handle and use camera equipment, basic short composition, direction, collaboration and basic editing skills in order to turn their story ideas into short films.

At the beginning of each semester, children are evaluated individually by our full-time aquatic director and certified teaching staff. Groups are assigned by age and ability. Classes are limited to 3-6 students per instructor, depending on the age and ability level of the swimmers. Parents receive progress reports at the end of each semester that outline the skills their children have acquired, as well as areas of potential improvement.

Splashball is designed to introduce the sport of water polo to swimmers in K through 5th grades. This class will teach basic skills and understanding of the water polo in a fun, non-competitive format. Although water polo is known for its toughness and endurance, Splashball harnesses all the fun, dynamic aspects of the game in a safe, easy to learn aquatic experience that will motivate kids to swim and stay fit. Splashball also provides the team element that supports social development and interactive fun! 
Children may need to complete an evaluation session to register and must be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool and tread water for 3 minutes or more. Flotation support as needed such as noodles and swim belts may also be used in this class.
Sample a new sport! Meet new friends in a safe, fun environment! Build endurance and strength! Learn water polo basics designed by the US Water Polo Association. Splashball is a great add-on to group swim lessons! 
 

Students learn about modern animals and their prehistoric ancestors, from jellyfish to dinosaurs!

Broadway performers help students develop singing, dancing and acting skills. Students work as a cast throughout the semester on scenes and musical production numbers. At the end of each semester, the class will perform on stage for family and friends!

From Cookies, to Cakes to Cupcakes and Crapes; Student work with a professional pastry chef to learn the art of baking.

What can be more fun that writing your own stories, being as creative as you want and making your own books!? In Book Making; storytelling, paper arts and craftsmanship, come together to give your child the immersive experience of creating and publishing their own very own journals, diaries, paper art figures and books! 

A high-energy class for dancers of all experience levels. The dance studio will be hopping as students learn individual and teamwork skills that evolve into polished dance numbers. All students participate in a Manhattan Youth dance performance at the end of each semester

Every kid knows that you don't really learn anything unless you make a mess and get your hands dirty. This class focuses on everything oozy, grimy, slippery and slimy that exists in nature or can be made (safely!) in a test tube. Fun for all!

Student work with a professional pastry chef to learn the art of cake decorating. Students will partake in measuring and mixing the wonderful ingredients that make delicious cakes, cookies and other pastries rise. And also learn how to make them look appetizing and artful.

In this class, students learn the basics of level design, computational thinking, and storytelling by creating different worlds in Minecraft. Students start to use Minecraft as a design tool, and build spaces with intent, while learning to consider both the aesthetics and function of the worlds they create! This introductory class is designed to teach your child the basics of coding, 3D modeling and computer environments using concepts such as sketching prototyping, level design, mathematics and environmental storytelling.

From the Hits of Hamilton, the Classics of Carousel to the Songs of School of Rock, become the 'Greatest ShowKid,' as you explore the music and choreography from your favorite Broadway shows! Working with an industry professional, this class explores acting, singing and dancing (triple threat!) with an emphasis on original character development, fun theatre games, & musical theater performance skills.

Emphasizing the central role of evolution in generating diversity, your child will explore the many kingdoms, behaviors and ecology of animal species! Your child will also become Zookeepers learning the basics of animal care from feeding to cleaning the habitats in our Science Lab.

In this hands-on class, young filmmakers will conceptualize stories and bring them to life. Students will learn how to handle and use camera equipment, basic short composition, direction, collaboration and basic editing skills in order to turn their story ideas into short films.

Students develop skills, good sportsmanship and a sense of team spirit. Players are divided into groups based on experience and skill level. Each class session includes a lesson, drills and a game or scrimmage.

Our young chefs learn essential kitchen skills, from measuring and converting fractions to slicing and chopping to sauteing and plating. We develop and encourage nutritious food choices while working together to prepare snacks and meals. Every class ends with a delicious treat!

In this class, students learn the basics of level design, computational thinking, and storytelling by creating different worlds in Minecraft. Students start to use Minecraft as a design tool, and build spaces with intent, while learning to consider both the aesthetics and function of the worlds they create! This introductory class is designed to teach your child the basics of coding, 3D modeling and computer environments using concepts such as sketching prototyping, level design, mathematics and environmental storytelling.

Learn advanced filmmaking skills such as computer-generated imagery, digital compositing, chroma key editing, and in-camera tricks while making your own MY-mini blockbuster!

Throughout the year, students will develop a diverse body of work, including drawings, painting, print making, collage and sculpture, adhering to the 5th grade benchmark laid out in the NYC DOE Blueprint for the Visual Arts. With guidance from their instructor, students will create and assemble an impressive portfolio of artwork with which they can apply to schools specializing in art throughout the city.

Students develop skills, good sportsmanship and a sense of team spirit. Players are divided into groups based on experience and skill level. Each class session includes a lesson, drills and a game or scrimmage.

Students will gather in a Minecraft server and have adventures that involve exploration, setting collaborative goals, and challenges, all while learning to play. This class encourages team play in an open world virtual environment where resources are limited. The students will be challenged to build bases for their teams, hold their own against monster hordes, and to thrive as a community.

Calling all scientists! Here you'll explore all realms of science, examining the natural world.

This challenging class explores a range of styles from around the world, ranging from contemporary to classical, street dance to ballroom, jazz funk to Broadway. Students will learn dance combinations while improving individual and group skills. The class culminates with participation in two fully-staged dance performances by Manhattan Youth's entire dance ensemble.

Students begin with sketching and drawing using pencil, charcoal and pastel. They will develop color palettes and brush stroke techniques using acrylics and watercolor.

Kids will learn the basic rules, skills, and sportsmanship to help improve their soccer game. All levels welcome!

Kids will receive daily challenges of structures to build with Legos. There will also be time for students to explore on their own and in small groups, building creations of their own invention.

Children let their imaginations run free as they explore and experiment using clay, paint, found objects and other unusual materials to create their own masterpiece. This open ended class provides different stations with various art materials to help bring your child's vision to life!

A high-energy, intense class for dancers of all experience levels. The dance studio will be hopping to today's pop stars as students learn individual and teamwork skills that evolve into polished dance numbers. All students participate in a Manhattan Youth dance performance at the end of each semester

An introduction to the LEGO Robotics League, this course offers young students an opportunity to work with LEGO Mindstorms technology to build functional robots that can perform simple tasks.

Young students with little or no chess experience learn the fundamentals of chess, beginning with game board setup, and an introduction to how the pieces move. Students will learn to play full games from opening moves to checkmates within the first semester.

Using games, quirky characters and ideas from the audience, students will learn the technique of building "short form" scenes on the spot.