05/06/2025
Did you know that the McBurney Y hosted its very own Farmers Market on Healthy Kids Day?
From planting lessons to organic food options and fresh smoothies, there was a little bit of everything for everyone.
Join us this Saturday at 10am for our Journey to McBurney event, celebrating the diverse communities we serve with informative tables, fun activities, and more!
04/17/2025
Join us for a conversation on Child Care, Education, and Youth Services on Wednesday, April 23 at University Settlement, Speyer Hall at 184 Eldridge Street. Doors open at 9:30 am!
04/02/2025
FREE Lifeguard Certification
Are you ready to become a lifeguard? The YMCA of Greater New York is offering a FREE lifeguard training and certification course for participants 16+ who can pass a pre-requisite swim test.
Not only will you gain valuable skills like leadership, teamwork, and decision-making, but you can also earn a $550 stipend and potentially secure a job at one of our branches! If you’re hired, you’ll even get a $250 sign-on bonus and another $250 if you stay with us for 3 months!
Here are the upcoming sessions:
Spring Break Session: April 14th - April 18th (Pretest by March 29th)
Participating Locations: Rockaway Y, Prospect Park Y, Coney Island Y
Spring II: April 28th - June 22nd (Pretest by April 12th)
Participating Locations: West Side Y, Flushing Y, La Central Y, North Brooklyn Y, South Shore Y
June Break Week: June 23rd - June 27th (Pretest by June 7th)
Participating Locations: Harlem Y, Vanderbilt Y, Prospect Park Y
Ready to get started? For more details and to schedule your pre-test, visit ymcanyc.org/ymca-lifeguard-training-certification.
07/25/2024
Every day is a new adventure at the McBurney summer camp! Our team is bringing the fun with exciting themes like “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Super heroes vs Villains” where campers created their own zoos and dressed up as their favorite heroes.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have fun. There is still availability to join us for the rest of the summer.
Click the to enroll in camp today!
05/20/2024
It won’t be a party unless you’re there!
Y Community Week officially kicks off today and you’re invited to join us for the weeklong celebration. Stop by to take part in all the fun and follow along on social media as we share stories that lift up our communities and celebrate everything that is great about the Y.
Join us in celebrating 172 years of empowering NYC, together. Learn more by visiting ymcanyc.org/communityweek