Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA
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)
Monday-Thursday 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Friday 3:00 PM-9:00 PM
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 either return to the Bed Stuy Y or email to Troy Calhoun at tcalhoun@ymcanyc.org.
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.
Swim & Sports
Teen Membership
(Ages 12-17)
Enjoy all the Y has to offer, including:
- State-of-the-art fitness center
- Lap swim, family swim, and swim programs in our pool
- Indoor group exercise classes
- Basketball court
- Indoor track
No contracts, no annual fees. Member discounts and priority registration for programs.
TEEN MEMBERSHIP RATES
$255/year
+ $0 one-time joiner's fee
Teen Access in the Fitness Center
(Ages 12-17)
Teen Hours
Monday – Friday 3:00PM -8:30PM
Saturday-Sunday 8:00AM – 3:00PM
If 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 contact Will Locke, Sports & Healthy Lifestyles Director, at wlocke@ymcanyc.org to schedule an orientation.
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!
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.
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.
