At the Y, kids can learn to play a sport, develop their skills, make new friends, and become empowered in youth sports programs.


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Spring I Programming starts February 26!
Member registration opens Saturday, February 10 and community registration opens Saturday, February 17. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts!


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Program Registration

Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today!
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Basketball

Learn and master the basics of passing, dribbling, and shooting and practice your offense and defense in fun scrimmages.
Kids learning soccer skills during youth sports class at the YMCA

Soccer

Our soccer classes, for toddlers through teenagers, teach skills, improve coordination, and encourage fair play, positive attitude, and teamwork.
Kids learning yoga skills during youth sports class at the YMCA

Yoga for Kids

Our yoga program focuses on appropriate poses and breathing techniques and is a great introduction to the mind-body-spirit aspect of exercise to develop focus and relaxation.
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Karate

Our progressive karate program teaches physical education, self-defense, and meditation. Regular participation in this program develops strength, agility, flexibility and coordination as well as focus and peace of mind.
Kid learns tennis during youth sports class at the Harlem YMCA

Tennis

Young kids learn to play with kid-sized racquets, slower and lower-bouncing balls, and older students are taught fundamental and advanced techniques of groundstroke, volley, and overhead strokes.

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