by YMCA of Greater New York
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A historic Harlem Y with a basketball gym and indoor pool offering youth sports, family gym time and after-school programs. Teens can also join leadership and college-readiness programs.
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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
180 West 135th Street, 10030, in Harlem, Manhattan.
Yes. Harlem YMCA Youth Sports is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by YMCA of Greater New York: ymcanyc.org, or call (212) 912-2100.
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