Manhattan Youth

Our outdoor sports are well underway!! After soccer you can seek refuge from the heat at The Downtown Community Center for more fun!! ⚽️🎶🎾

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers or paternal figures In our community! Manhattan Youth thanks you for all you do!! 😀🤩

ATTENTION SWIMMERS
Make sure to pick up your end of semester progress report and medal 🏅 🎖️

We can’t wait to see you all back for summer swim lessons 🏊🏼‍♀️🏊‍♂️

Who’s ready for an action packed summer??? WE ARE!!

We still have a few spots left for summer camp! Reach out to see if it’s a good fit for your summer!

It's Theater Season!!!!

The Anderson School Presents "The Wizard of Oz"
Salk School of Scienc Presents "Shrek Jr."
Computer School Presents "The Wizard of Oz"
Robert F Wagner Presents "Legally Blonde Jr."

Presented through special arrangements with MTI Internation and Concord Theatricals.

Show Times vary. For more information, contact your program director or visit our website, manhattanyouth.org

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Happy Mothers Day to all the hardworking moms out there!! Today we made cards and flower bouquets to celebrate!! 💐🌼🌷

In honor of the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week we wanted to express our thanks to our preschool prep teachers!! They teach our 2s and 3s programs and we couldn’t ask for a better team!! 👩🏼‍🏫✏️📚

Only a couple days left to register for the best summer at Downtown Day Camp!! Get your spot now! The link in our bio 😎☀️🌞

Our 2024 Spring Vacation Camps have begun. 5 Days of activities catered to fun, learning and community building. Each camp offers a variety of STEM, Sports & Arts classes catered to a variety of interests. Take a look at a few of the activities happening at our programs today!!!!

How are you spending your Spring Break? Leave a comment and tell us what fun activities you have planned.

Art, music, and sensory time are just a few of the activities you can do in a day at the center!! Come join the fun 🎨🖌️🎤🎹

Manhattan Youth and ESMS Proudly Present “Guys and Dolls Jr.”

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, with performances this evening and tomorrow evening, follow Nathan, Adelaide, and Sky on their adventures from Times Square to Havana.

Show Times are April 5th 6:30PM and April 6th @2:00PM.

For more information, contact your program director or visit our website, manhattanyouth.org

Nothing better than some music and story time on a rainy day 🎵🎸☔️🌧️

Manhattan Youth and ESMS Proudly Present "Guys and Dolls Jr."

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, with performances this evening and tomorrow evening, follow Nathan, Adelaide, and Sky on their adventures from Times Square to Havana.

Show Times are April 5th @6:30PM and April 6th @2:00PM.

For more information, contact your program director or visit our website, manhattanyouth.org

In April, we’re launching a month celebrating kindness and generosity at the Center, with special pop up events, surprise moments, and many opportunities for our members to get to know and appreciate one another.

Here are some of today’s highlights 🧡

Manhattan Youth and IS289 Theater Proudly Present "The Little Mermaid Jr."

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, with performances this evening and tomorrow evening, take a journey under the sea as Ariel dreams of living in the outside world.

For more information, contact your program director or visit our website, manhattanyouth.org

Now Playing!!!!

Grab some popcorn, and binge-watch the newly released films from this year's MY Winter Film Intensive.

Guided by their teaching artists, these films were written, directed, filmed, performed, and edited by our student filmmakers in only 4 days!!!!

Watch, enjoy, and share!!!!

Filmmaking is an important part of Manhattan Youth’s SONYC After-School Program, which serves more than 5000 students in over 20 middle schools throughout New York City.

Our programs are funded by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) as part of the Comprehensive After-School System of NYC. In 2014, Mayor De Blasio expanded DYCD funding to ensure that every middle school student in NYC has access to enriching programs after school, including sports, arts, literacy, STEM and leadership development.

This funding allows us to provide programs such as the Manhattan Youth Film Intensives to middle school students across the city completely free of charge.

For more information, visit our website, www.manhattanyouth.org

Link to films:
https://vimeo.com/showcase/11030698.

Our Downtown Community Center is alive after 6pm with Karate , Tennis and Ping Pong. Rolling registrations available .https://www.manhattanyouth.org/

Day 2 of Winter Camp was filled with fun and excitement!!!! Here are some highlights from today of our Free Middle School Programs, courtesy of DYCD.

These programs offer students opportunities to take classes like Arts & Crafts, Creative Arts, Dance, and Athletics along with specialized flagship programs such as the Film and Basketball Intensives.

Special thanks to our leadership group and our wonderful staff for helping to make Day 2 a breeze.

For more information on Vacation Camps, Afterschool Programs, or the variety of classes we offer at the Downtown Community Center, visit our website at www.manhattanyouth.org.

We're excited to welcome back our Vacation Camps!!!! With Day 1 of Winter Camp in the books, here are some highlights from earlier today of our Free Middle School Programs, courtesy of DYCD. Taking place at 75 Morton School and Baruch Middle School, our programs offer students opportunities to take classes like Arts & Crafts, Creative Arts, Dance, and Athletics along with specialized flagship programs such as the Film and Basketball Intensives.

Special thanks to our leadership group and our wonderful staff for making Day 1 as smooth and enjoyable as ever.

For more information on Vacation Camps, Afterschool Programs, or the variety of classes we offer at the Downtown Community Center, visit our website at www.manhattanyouth.org.

“Everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”

Today, we are reminded of the sacrifices of Dr. King Jr. and the legacy his work has left on our country. On this day, it is the mission of all to act in service of others. To be kind. To be welcoming. To be a community as one, no matter your race, creed or the color of your skin.

In these trying times, when searching for purpose, we are inspired by Dr. King's words and we will continue to do the work that brings us together and lifts each other up.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 15, 1929- April 4, 1968

New Class Alert!!!!

Starting on Tuesday, February 5th, 2024, Manhattan Youth will be offering a Martial Arts & Self Defense class on Tuesdays, at The Downtown Community Center, for Kids in 5th Grade to 8th Grade.

In this 17-class course, your child will join our seasoned Martial Arts experts to learn the fundamentals of self-defense.

Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Great Hall @ The Downtown Community Center
February 5 - June 11, 2024
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:15PM
Price: $300

To register, or learn more, visit manhattanyouth.org/sports/martial-arts or click the link in our bio.

Take a trip back in time!!!!

Manhattan Youth and Robert F. Wagner JHS 167 proudly present the theatrical stage production of "Back to the 80's".

Performance Info:
Friday, December 15th 2023
Doors Open at 6:00PM
Show Starts at 6:30PM

For more information, contact your Program Director.

Come in and cozy up from the cold weather in our make a mess classes! Here we have a mother daughter duo enjoying make a mess science 🥼🧪👩‍🔬

In honor of this year's Lights on Afterschool event, join us for an Interactive American Sign Language (ASL) Workshop on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 from 5:45-6:45pm at Battery Park City School.

Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities.

The Afterschool Alliance draws attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things—such as science, community service, robotics, Tae Kwon Do, and poetry—and discover new skills. The events send a powerful message that millions more kids need quality afterschool programs.

Tennis registration has opened and we want you to join us!! Tennis Tikes for ages 3-4 takes place on Sundays and Tennis Skills and Drills for grades 5-7 takes place on Monday evenings. Check out our website for more information!!

Downtown Basketball is Back!!!! November 8th, 2023!!!!!

Downtown Basketball offers league play and clinics for a variety of age groups. Team up with new friends, and join your favorite coaches for a season of fun and hoops.

For more information, visit our website ManhattanYouth.org, or click the link in the bio.

Happy First Day of After-School!

We’re excited to begin this exciting journey filled with so many fun opportunities and activities!

To our team and all of our school partners, good luck today! Thank you for your hard work and dedication in creating positive and enjoyable experiences for our young people.

For more information on our programs, visit our website ManhattanYouth.org

It is National Alzheimer's Month. Let's stand together to raise awareness and advocate for a world without Alzheimer's.

Visit www.alz.org, www.brightfocus.org, alzfdn.org, www.alzint.org for information and resources.

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th 2021. We remember and honor all of the fallen, and we pay tribute to those who gave their lives to protect and save others.

Please join us at the Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center at 6:00 PM Tonight, September 11, as we reflect on our community's experiences and resilience following the tragic events of 9/11/2001. Join your neighbors as we share memories and music by the Tribeca Chamber Players.

6:00 PM: Gather and converse with your neighbors.
6:30 PM: Music - by the Tribeca Chamber Players.

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