by YMCA of Greater New York
A Midtown East Y with a basketball gym, running track and two indoor pools where kids can join youth sports and family activities. The branch also hosts birthday parties and youth 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
224 East 47th Street, 10017, in Turtle Bay, Manhattan.
Yes. Vanderbilt 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) 912-2500.
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