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At the the Bed Stuy YMCA, teens can work on leadership skills, prep for college, play a sport, and give back through programs designed for them. We’re committed to empowering youth around New York City, and many of our teen programs are free for qualified participants. Education and Leadership YMCA Teen Programming Teen Center (For 6-12th Grade)Tuesday-Thursday 3:00 PM-6:00 PMFriday 3:00 PM-9:00 PMSaturday & Sunday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Programming goes from October 1, 2024-June 20, 2025. Our Teen Center is a fun and safe place for teens to socialize, network, and have positive interaction with peers and YMCA counselors. Teens will have access to the fitness facility and basketball courts and will be able to participate in our leadership, career prep and civic engagement programs below. To participate in the Teen Center Program, please fill out the application and return to the front desk. For more information, contact Alonzo "Bazo" Smith at asmith@ymcanyc.org. Teen Center Application Saturday Night Lights Saturday Night Lights (For 9th-12th Grade)Saturday 5:00 PM-7:00 PM (Ages 11-13)Saturday 7:00 PM-9:00 PM (Ages 14-17) Saturday Night Lights (SNL) is a youth development and violence prevention program that is aimed to provide free high-quality sports and fitness activity for youth ages 11-18. Saturday Night Lights in provided in partnership and funded by the Division of Youth and Community Development.Saturday Night Lights provide opportunities for young people to: Connect with coaches and caring adult on fitness and sports-based goals. Engage in tournament play. Attend evening programming year-round, Make new friends and teammates. Earn opportunities to attend NBA sport events. Apply for YMCA College and Post-Secondary Scholarships. SNL Application Swim & Sports Teen Membership (Ages 12-17)Enjoy all the Y has to offer, including:State-of-the-art fitness centerLap swim, family swim, and swim programs in our poolIndoor group exercise classesBasketball courtIndoor trackNo contracts, no annual fees. Member discounts and priority registration for programs. TEEN MEMBERSHIP RATES $255/year + $0 one-time joiner's fee Join Now Teen Access in the Fitness Center (Ages 12-17)Teen Hours Monday – Friday 3:00PM -8:30PM Saturday-Sunday 8:00AM – 3:00PMIf you have a teen membership, you can come in to the Fitness Center during Teen Hours. If you are a teen on a family membership, you can come on your own during teen hours. If you come with an adult who is part of your family membership, you can come anytime the Y is open.Teen Fitness Orientation To start your teen’s fitness experience off on the right foot, we require a teen orientation to teach gym etiquette, the proper use of equipment, and to work out in a safe manner. Consultations are provided to new teen members and teen program participants. Please fill out the form below and contact Will Locke, Sports & Healthy Lifestyles Director, at wlocke@ymcanyc.org to schedule an orientation. Teen Fitness Orientation Application Group Exercise Classes The Y offers many group fitness classes each week, free for Y members and Teen Center participants. Find a class that works for you, drop in, and start working out!Bed Stuy Class Schedules Swim Swim Lessons Teens can learn to swim, improve their skills, or join a youth swim team. Swimming programs are not part of the Teen Center. Find a Swim Lesson Lifeguard Training Lifeguard Training and Certification Looking for a rewarding job or career as a lifeguard? The YMCA offers free lifeguarding classes and hires qualified lifeguards in all five New York City boroughs. Become a certified lifeguard and help save lives. Become a Lifeguard Previous Next The YMCA is Hiring! Have fun, make friends, and make a difference in kids' lives Work at the Y Become a Lifeguard Get certified to become a lifeguard at a YMCA pool. Lifeguarding Classes Membership Achieve your goals and help others by joining the Y! Join
At the the Bed Stuy YMCA, teens can work on leadership skills, prep for college, play a sport, and give back through programs designed for them. We’re committed to empowering youth around New York City, and many of our teen programs are free for qualified participants. Education and Leadership YMCA Teen Programming Teen Center (For 6-12th Grade)Tuesday-Thursday 3:00 PM-6:00 PMFriday 3:00 PM-9:00 PMSaturday & Sunday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Programming goes from October 1, 2024-June 20, 2025. Our Teen Center is a fun and safe place for teens to socialize, network, and have positive interaction with peers and YMCA counselors. Teens will have access to the fitness facility and basketball courts and will be able to participate in our leadership, career prep and civic engagement programs below. To participate in the Teen Center Program, please fill out the application and return to the front desk. For more information, contact Alonzo "Bazo" Smith at asmith@ymcanyc.org. Teen Center Application Saturday Night Lights Saturday Night Lights (For 9th-12th Grade)Saturday 5:00 PM-7:00 PM (Ages 11-13)Saturday 7:00 PM-9:00 PM (Ages 14-17) Saturday Night Lights (SNL) is a youth development and violence prevention program that is aimed to provide free high-quality sports and fitness activity for youth ages 11-18. Saturday Night Lights in provided in partnership and funded by the Division of Youth and Community Development.Saturday Night Lights provide opportunities for young people to: Connect with coaches and caring adult on fitness and sports-based goals. Engage in tournament play. Attend evening programming year-round, Make new friends and teammates. Earn opportunities to attend NBA sport events. Apply for YMCA College and Post-Secondary Scholarships. SNL Application Swim & Sports Teen Membership (Ages 12-17)Enjoy all the Y has to offer, including:State-of-the-art fitness centerLap swim, family swim, and swim programs in our poolIndoor group exercise classesBasketball courtIndoor trackNo contracts, no annual fees. Member discounts and priority registration for programs. TEEN MEMBERSHIP RATES $255/year + $0 one-time joiner's fee Join Now Teen Access in the Fitness Center (Ages 12-17)Teen Hours Monday – Friday 3:00PM -8:30PM Saturday-Sunday 8:00AM – 3:00PMIf you have a teen membership, you can come in to the Fitness Center during Teen Hours. If you are a teen on a family membership, you can come on your own during teen hours. If you come with an adult who is part of your family membership, you can come anytime the Y is open.Teen Fitness Orientation To start your teen’s fitness experience off on the right foot, we require a teen orientation to teach gym etiquette, the proper use of equipment, and to work out in a safe manner. Consultations are provided to new teen members and teen program participants. Please fill out the form below and contact Will Locke, Sports & Healthy Lifestyles Director, at wlocke@ymcanyc.org to schedule an orientation. Teen Fitness Orientation Application Group Exercise Classes The Y offers many group fitness classes each week, free for Y members and Teen Center participants. Find a class that works for you, drop in, and start working out!Bed Stuy Class Schedules Swim Swim Lessons Teens can learn to swim, improve their skills, or join a youth swim team. Swimming programs are not part of the Teen Center. Find a Swim Lesson Lifeguard Training Lifeguard Training and Certification Looking for a rewarding job or career as a lifeguard? The YMCA offers free lifeguarding classes and hires qualified lifeguards in all five New York City boroughs. Become a certified lifeguard and help save lives. Become a Lifeguard Previous Next The YMCA is Hiring! Have fun, make friends, and make a difference in kids' lives Work at the Y Become a Lifeguard Get certified to become a lifeguard at a YMCA pool. Lifeguarding Classes Membership Achieve your goals and help others by joining the Y! Join