by YMCA of Greater New York
A Lower Manhattan Y on the Bowery offering youth programs and family recreation for kids in Chinatown and the Lower East Side. Activities run in seasonal sessions with membership-based access.
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Youth sports run in seasonal sessions
Membership or program fees; financial assistance available
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Ages 3–17.
Membership or program fees; financial assistance available
Youth sports run in seasonal sessions
273 Bowery, 10002, in the Lower East Side, Manhattan.
Yes. Chinatown YMCA Youth Programs is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by YMCA of Greater New York: ymcanyc.org, or call (212) 912-2460.
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