2013-2014 manhattan youth downtown community center catalog

COMMUNITY CENTERProgram Guide

2013-2014

M A N H A T T A N Y O U T H

DOWNTOWNCOMMUNITYCENTER

Our GrOwinG COmmunity Center

Thank you for your interest in joining us at the Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center. Each year we get closer to our goal of providing Lower Manhattan with physically energizing, culturally stimulating, community-building, and thought-provoking activities in a comfortable community setting. After the devastation caused to our Center by Hurricane Sandy, we are extremely happy to open up our new completely redesigned Arts, Culture, Science and Technology Level. The floor houses our arts and ceramics, music, digital media production, lounge, and culinary arts spaces. In addition to our new spaces here at the Center, we are pleased to announce a partnership with Whole Foods Market™ Tribeca, where we offer classes and programs for families seven days a week. We hope you will use and enjoy all that the Center has to offer, and thank you for helping us make this a happy place.

Alex RocheDowntown Community Center Director

we Care

Each year, we provide nearly $300,000 in tuition assistance for families with demonstrated financial need, so they can enroll their children in one of our eight Manhattan Youth After-School Programs. We care for all of our families with low rates - five days per week of after-school in the elementary grades costs only about $6 per hour. We care by providing all of our kids with over 400 exciting, engaging after-school activities across all of our schools each week.

We care with $120,000 in tuition assistance for our summertime Downtown Day Camps. We care by providing our after-school program at I.S. 289 – which costs about $200,000 – for free. We care with nearly $20,000 in assistance for our other fee-based recreation programs. We care for our seniors with Senior Swim five days per week, for our teens and tweens with an expanding menu of programs and with free programs for everyone at a cost to us of nearly $300,000. All told, we care with nearly $900,000 of assistance and free programs each year.

Bob TownleyFounder & Executive Director

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Aquatics 4-5

Young Families 7-10

K-5 Programs 12

K-5 After-School Programs 14-17

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what’s inside the Center?

• 25-yard pool (4 lanes) kept at a warm 86-88 degrees for our kids and seniors

• Large, accessible locker rooms with privacy booths

• MY Clubhouse, our indoor playground

• Play space and café, with wi-fi

• Visual arts, ceramics and cooking classrooms

• Music production lab

• Digital video editing/cutting room

• General-use classrooms

• Dance and fitness studio

• MY Lounge for families, teens & tweens

BeCOme a memBer

Membership Benefits

• Members' children may be accompanied to the Center by non-member baby-sitters and caregivers.

• Swim in our gorgeous 25-yard pool, complete with spacious changing rooms and a relaxing steam room during Family Swim and Lap Swim.

• Take free adult group fitness classes in our dance and fitness studio.

• Enjoy music, tumbling, dance, & swim classes as part of our Young Families Program.

• Receive 10% off additional class fees at the Center (unless a larger discount applies to individual classes).

• Members pay no registration fee for After-School programs.

• Relax and socialize in our café.

• Play for hours in our new MY Clubhouse.

• Access to private swim lessons.

MY Board of Directors

Daniel L. Kurtz, Esq. - President

Wendy Chapman

Bruce Cronin, Ph.D.

David Gage

Paul Hovitz

Nancy Julius, Ph.D. - Secretary

Ron V. Shenfield - Founding Member

Tillie Shuster - Founding Member

Janiece Brown Spitzmueller, Esq.

Bob Townley – Founder and Executive Director

MEMBERSHIP

types Of memBerships

• Family Membership:$125 monthly Up to two adults and up to four children within a single household

• Single Adult Membership: $75 monthly (18 years and older)

• Friday Night Program for Teens & Tweens: $75 monthly (4th - 8th grade)

$100 one-time registration fee. Waived if registering for Manhattan Youth After-School Program

You may also enroll in many of our classes and programs as a non-member.

Please contact us if you are a single parent and need a membership fee adjustment.

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Center hOurs & hOlidays

Our operating hours:

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 9 pm (pool closes at 8:30 pm)

Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 6 pm (pool closes at 5:30 pm)

We will be closed on the following dates:

September 2: Labor Day

November 28 - December 1: Thanksgiving Break

December 24 - 25: Christmas Holiday

January 1: New Year's Day

January 20: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

April 20: Easter Sunday

May 26: Memorial Day

July 4: Independence Day

�We will operate on a weekend schedule (9 am - 6 pm):

November 27

December 23 & 26-31

February 17-21

Class Closures:

The Center class schedule follows the public school calendar. On the following dates there are no After-School Classes, Swim Lessons, Ceramics Classes or registered classes (advance sign up classes).

September 5, 6: Rosh Hashanah

September 14: Yom Kippur

October 14: Columbus Day

November 5: Election Day

November 11: Veterans Day Observed

November 28 - December 1: Thanksgiving Break

December 23 - January 1: Winter Break

January 20: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February 17-21: Midwinter Break

April 12 - April 20: Spring Break

May 24 - 26: Memorial Day Weekend

June 5: School Conference Day

Our pool will be closed the last week of August for annual maintenance.


AqUATICS

Our Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center offers aquatics programs for all ages and abilities. Our full 25-yard, 4-lane pool is kept at a warm 86-88 degrees, creating an inviting environment for our swimming lessons and Family Swim.

Bubble Babies6 mo. - 2 yr. with parent/guardian

This drop-in class helps new swimmers become comfortable in and around the water. Songs and games introduce beginner swim skills (such as kicking, splashing, and blowing bubbles) and create a fun, positive experience for young children in the pool. Bubble Babies classes are drop-in and included in membership to the Center.

Begin2Swim2 - 3 yr. with parent/guardian

These beginner swim lessons offer more personal instruction and a progressive curriculum for children who are ready to take the plunge! Along with increased comfort in the water, children learn safety skills, breath control, proper body position, and basic arm and leg movements. Through a more structured class setting, swimmers begin to independently follow the lead of the instructor. After completion of the Begin2Swim program, swimmers may be ready to move up to the first level of our Pre-K Swim Lessons.

Pre K/Youth Swim Lessons3 - 5 yr./K - 5th grade

Our small-group lessons promote safety, fun, and friendship. We love incorporating a social aspect into swimming, an activity that is often thought of as an individual sport. The result is an environment where children encourage, support, and learn from one another - and simply have a blast swimming!

Middle and High School Programs6th grade and up

Our Middle and High School swim programs are geared specifically towards our adolescent swimmers. Whether new to swimming or an accomplished team swimmer, we offer a class or program for everyone!

After-School Swim LessonsK - 8th grade

We are proud to additionally offer our Youth Swim Lessons through our After-School programs at P.S. 89, P.S. 343, P.S. 234, P.S. 150, P.S. 276, P.S. 397 and I.S. 289. Please visit www.manhattanyouth.org for more information.

swim lessOns at the Center:

At the Manhattan Youth Swim School our goal is for your child to have a positive, successful swimming experience. Our certified teachers come from a variety of backgrounds and have years of experience teaching swimming - each of them contributing to our program in their own special way. We follow a curriculum developed over Manhattan Youth's 20+ years of successfully teaching children to swim in lower Manhattan, however we pride ourselves on having unique instructors, each with different personalities, teaching styles, and creative ideas. We understand that children learn in different ways and respond to different styles of instruction, and our diverse team of instructors allows us to find that perfect fit for each child.

meet sarahAquatics Director


Sarah Atkinson-Kahan has been the Aquatics Director for the Center since we opened in 2008. She runs the Manhattan Youth Swim School, including our Downtown Day Camps and After-School swim programs. Sarah holds a degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport and Recreation Management from James Madison University in Virginia. In addition to swimming competitively for 9 years, she has over a decade of experience teaching swim lessons and managing various aquatic facilities. Sarah is an American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Instructor and teaches CPR and lifeguard courses.

Tritons Swim Team2nd - 8th grade

Our Center is proud to have our very own swim team! Practices are held multiple times per week, allowing swimmers to increase endurance, improve fitness and self-confidence, refine their stroke technique, and learn competitive skills and sportsmanship. Our coaching philosophy emphasizes our belief in self-competition and setting personal goals. The team's home and competition site is the Downtown Community Center Pool. Please note that swimmers must demonstrate specific skill requirements to enroll.

Family SwimIn addition to our swim lesson programs, we offer Family Swim sessions every day of the week as part of our Family Membership. Family Swim is a great way to reinforce swim skills learned in lessons, while allowing families to spend recreational time together and enjoy swimming as a fun family activity.

Adult Lap SwimDuring designated Lap Swim hours, 2-4 lanes are reserved for Adult Lap Swimming. Please note: we do not guarantee lap lanes during Family Swim hours.

Adult Swim ClassesWe offer beginner, intermediate and advanced swim classes for our adult members. For detailed class descriptions refer to the adult/senior section of this catalog on page 20.

AquaJogThis low-impact adult water aerobics class is a fun, energetic addition to both our Adult Fitness and Aquatics programs. Swimmers are led by an instructor through a series of deep-water exercises with the support of a flotation belt.

Senior Open Swim and Water AerobicsTo promote continuing active lifestyles, Manhattan Youth offers a Senior Swim program for ages 65+. Seniors may enjoy Open Swim and Lap Swim 5 days per week, in addition to weekly Senior Water Aerobics classes and monthly Senior Swim Lesson Clinics.

Private Swim LessonsAs a Center member, you may schedule private swim lessons with one of our qualified instructors. Private lessons can be scheduled by appointment, based on availability. Contact Sarah at 212.766.1104 x 240 or [email protected]

Songs for Seeds • The Creative Kitchen • Pottery Painting • Art Classes

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B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Baby) A Group for New ParentsLet's be honest, it's hard to schedule dinner dates when you have a newborn! Come chat with other mommies and daddies about the joys and challenges of becoming a new parent. Meet your neighbors and relax in our classroom while nurturing relationships between parents and children! Members and non-members welcome.

The Creative KitchenCricket Azima and the Creative Kitchen team teach age-appropriate recipes that focus on kid friendly themes, colors, numbers, and shapes. Families will learn how to get the kids helping in the kitchen and how easy it can be to incorporate new and healthy foods into their family’s diet. Toddlers' bellies will leave satisfied with healthy, hearty snacks or lunches they cooked themselves! Registration required.

Preschool PrepEarly childhood programs provide your child with educational stimulation in a safe and comfortable environment. This daily drop off play date offers children the opportunity to gain self-confidence and independence while developing the skills needed for preschool readiness. The class focuses on separation anxiety, friendship-building, socializing, and the routine of a classroom. Registration Required.

YOUNG FAMILIES

Songs for SeedsNamed "Best Music Class 2010” by New York Magazine, Songs For Seeds is a rockin' music program that encourages children, newborn to 5 years, to sing, dance and play along with a live, three-piece band. Kids rock out with children's instruments, as well as real drums, guitars, keyboards and instruments from around the world. Using original tunes written by well-known musician Mr. Ray, Songs For Seeds provides a fun, stimulating, interactive experience. We "travel" to a new country every week, create well-known nursery rhymes through visual art, perform magic tricks to highlight numbers and counting, and spin the animal wheel to reinforce animal names and sounds. By mixing our original kids rock 'n' roll songs with adult contemporary music, the band is sure to please little ones and their adults. Registration required.

eduCatiOnal prOGrams fOr infants and tOddlers

Our Young Families programs are designed for parents or caregivers along with their infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver to all classes (unless otherwise noted).

meet morganAsst. Director

Daytime Programs

Morgan has been working with Manhattan Youth since 2010 and manages the Member Based and Early Childhood Programs within the Center and Whole Foods Market™ Tribeca. She holds a BSW from St. Cloud State University, Minnesota and practiced Social Work in Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island after moving to New York City in 2005. Morgan brings her social work and education background to improve member experiences within the Center. She currently lives in Manhattan with her kindergartner Marley.


☞�These classes are available for each of the above age groups. Visit us at www.manhattanyouth.org or see our daily schedule for more information.

MY Move!Your child will learn to jump, wiggle, skip and dance to new music and rhythms. Children develop a musical ear, coordination and self-esteem while bopping to the beats.

MY Muscle ClassMY Muscle gym class will focus on age appropriate skills and is bound to get kids moving, lifting, jumping and climbing their way to fun!

MY Tumble TotsTumble Tots, one of our most popular classes, is an introduction to tumbling for children ages 18 months - 3 years, held in our dance and fitness studio. Your children will be introduced to stretching, warm-up, and beginning tumbling skills through games, obstacle courses, body-movement activities, and one-on-one spot teaching. Each child will develop a sense of self-awareness, balance and coordination while learning fun and exciting new skills!

Please note: this is not a drop-off class. Parents and caregivers are required to stay and help their children participate.

new! usta tennis at manhattan yOuth

The Downtown Community Center is excited to announce that we are an official USTA Kid’s Tennis Club. Starting this fall we will offer tennis classes during the week and on weekends to our members. Please see our Drop-In Schedule for class times and locations.

Tennis Tikes 3 - 4 yr.

Tennis Tikes classes will be held at the Center providing a relaxed environment that will help participants to establish a base for gross motor and athletic skill development. Instructors will use fun tennis games that not only teach kids how to throw, catch, and track balls, but also educate them on tennis specific rules and skills to help them learn the game.

Tennis Aces 5 - 7 yr.

Our Tennis Aces will participate in classes held at our satellite locations for Weekend Sports. Instructors will introduce children to the game of tennis in a fun and supportive way using scaled down courts and equipment. Classes will use a games based approach to tennis instruction while also stressing the continued development of motor and athletic skills.

Gym prOGrams fOr tOddlers and pre-sChOOlers

Our Gym Sports Programs are included with membership and offer each age group specific skill development and fitness goals.

YOUNG FAMILIESm

bouncing badgers2 years

Our instructors will continue to build upon Badger related skills such as

skipping, jumping, climbing, catching, and socializing with others. They will also work to

create an enjoyable setting that is verbally stimulating and introduces the importance

of following instructions.

nbig bobcats

3 years

Our instructors will encourage independent learning and nurture their Bobcat curiosity. Instructors will also focus on skills such as

following instructions, the use of social manners, and working as a team while

playing games and carrying out activities.

lbusy bees

18-23 months

Our instructors create a fun space for the Busy Bees to buzz through different

exercises, obstacles, and games. This curriculum is intended to increase their spatial awareness, further develop their fine and gross motor skills, and begin

to foster positive social etiquette.

kbaby bears

12-17 months

Our instructors create a safe environment for Baby Bears to explore

using various games, manipulatives, and activities. This curriculum is intended to increase their spatial

awareness as well as develop their fine and gross motor

skills.


MY Ballet3 - 4 yr.

Children learn the basics of ballet posture and musicality as they develop strength, coordination, and grace, culminating with a performance in December. Registration required.

MY Gymnastics3 - 4 yr.

This new program introduces little ones to the exciting world of gymnastics. In this non-competitive environment, instructors will focus on safety and technique while encouraging independence and confidence. Individualized instruction will be provided based on each little one’s progression.

Imagination PlaygroundImagination Playground is a breakthrough play space concept conceived and designed by architect David Rockwell to encourage child-directed, unstructured free play. With a focus on loose parts, Imagination Playground offers a changing array of elements that allows children to constantly reconfigure their environment and to design their own course of play. Giant foam blocks, mats, wagons, fabric and crates overflow with creative potential for children to play, dream, build and explore endless possibilities.

Bilingual BirdiesThe Bilingual Birdies program incorporates interactive songs, movement, dance, puppetry, and theatre-based games. The teachers provide world instruments and engaging props, which reinforce language acquisition in an interactive and fun way. The idea is to introduce children to language and culture through enjoyable play.

Music and Sing-AlongsThis early childhood music class invites children and their parents or caregivers to experience music from around the world. Classes develop musical intelligence through song, rhythmic exercises, instrument play and movement activities. Musical material will come from a wide array of American, European, and African folk traditions and songs will be sung in English, Spanish, French, and African languages. The class will tap into the active and creative abilities of children, encouraging the exploration of sound and movement while fostering confidence in their musical abilities.

Family Movie NightOne Saturday evening each month, join other Center Members for Movie Night. There will be family-friendly movies shown in our Great Hall with general floor seating for kids and families, as well as chair seating for those who prefer. Bring a blanket or a picnic basket and enjoy our silver screen with your family, friends, and neighbors.

MY Clubhouse: Our Indoor Learning and Discovery CenterCome play with your child in our indoor playground. This fun-filled room features age-appropriate activities for toddlers and preschoolers. It is a place where children can play and socialize together in a fun and nurturing environment. To maintain a safe and clean environment, parents and caregivers must be present at all times while children are playing and to leave strollers outside.


YOUNG FAMILIES

Art ClassesWhether your child is 12 months or 4 years, they will always have the opportunity to be creative with our age appropriate art classes. We offer everything from messy art for the little explorers to recyclable art for the young environmentalists! Our curriculum is brightly filled with red, yellow, green and blue so come join us for a class or two!

Mommy/Daddy & Me Clay ClassYou and your child (age 3+) can drop into our ceramics studio for a class. Working with wet clay and glaze, you will go through the whole process of ceramics, making works of art as well as functional pieces. This medium helps develop motor skills, coordination and expression using a material that is easy for children to work with. All materials are non-toxic and lead-free, and pieces may be brought home when finished.

Bubble Babies6 mo. - 2 yr. with parent/guardian

This drop-in class helps new swimmers become comfortable in and around the water. Songs and games will introduce basic beginner swim skills (such as kicking, splashing, and blowing bubbles) and create a fun, positive experience for young children in the pool. Bubble Babies classes are drop-in and included in membership to the Center.

Family SwimIn addition to our swim lesson programs, we offer Family Swim sessions every day of the week as part of our Family Membership. Family Swim is a great way to reinforce swim skills learned in lessons, while allowing families to spend recreational time together and enjoy swimming as a fun family activity.

Swim LessonsFor a complete listing of our swim lessons for children under 5 years, including: Bubble Babies, Begin2Swim, Pre-K Swim Lessons & Private Swim Lessons, please see the Aquatics Section of this catalog.

prOGramminG partners

MEMBERSs p o r t s p r o g r a m

More than 40 drop in classes each week

Tumble Tots • Soccer • Gym Sports • MY Muscles

MY Move • Ping Pong • Basketball • Tennis

FOR AGES 12 MONTHS & UP

Weekend Sports at PS 276 & Spruce Street School s t a r t i n g i n

NOVEMBER

Full semester sports classes available by registration.

• Dance

• Gymnastics

• Downtown Basketball League

• Karate

• Fencing

Space is limited. Register today! www.manhattanyouth.org


K-5 PROGRAMS

Family Movie NightOne Saturday evening each month, join other Center Members for Movie Night. There will be family-friendly movies shown in our Great Hall with general floor seating for kids and families, as well as chair seating for those who prefer. Bring a blanket or a picnic basket and enjoy our silver screen with your family, friends, and neighbors.

Friday Night at the Center1st - 3rd Grade: Each week we will have a movie playing in one room, and a game/art room set up in another - all supervised by our Manhattan Youth childcare professionals. There is no food served so please have your child eat before or send them with a snack. Registration Required.

4th - 8th Grade: Our Friday Evening program will begin with some time to relax and unwind in our lounge, followed by a family style meal. After dinner kids can choose from a variety of activities and enjoy a fun-filled evening with our greatest Community Center staff and teachers. Activities include filmmaking, ceramics, robotics, swimming and ping pong. Registration Required.

Fencing in partnership with Sheridan Fencing AcademyLearn swordplay with the fast-paced sport of fencing! Sheridan Fencing Academy, one of the top fencing schools in the country and home of the 2012 Junior Olympic Champion, will be teaching the Olympic secrets of thrusting and parrying at blinding speeds. Fencing is one of the fastest growing sports in the US and a great way to get fit, improve balance, coordination, and strength, and have loads of fun. Come try one of the most exciting sports in the world!

Downtown Basketball LeagueThe Downtown Basketball League season runs from November through April. The League is for children 1st through 9th grade. For sign-up information please visit our front desk or go to www.manhattanyouth.org.

Youth Swim LessonsOur small-group lessons promote safety, fun, and friendship. We love incorporating a social aspect into swimming, an activity that is often thought of as an individual sport. The result is an environment where children encourage, support, and learn from one another - and simply have a blast swimming!

Tritons Swim TeamOur Center is proud to have our very own swim team! Practices are held multiple times per week, allowing swimmers to increase endurance, improve fitness and self-confidence, refine their stroke technique, and learn competitive skills and sportsmanship. Our coaching philosophy emphasizes our belief in self-competition and setting personal goals. The team's home and competition site is the Downtown Community Center Pool. Please note that swimmers must demonstrate specific skill requirements to enroll.

Saturday Family Clay DayFamily Clay Day is great way to spend a Saturday morning! You and your family can come and take advantage of our new ceramics studio. During that time a Clayworks instructor will show you some fun projects or you can just work on your own. All pieces will remain in the studio to be fired and picked up at a later time.

MY LoungeOur new lounge on our lower level has many different interactive games for parents and children to play. Spend an afternoon together after a morning swim or meet your friends there after lunch. Come enjoy a game of ping pong with the family or realx and catch the big game.


SHERIDAN FENCING ACADEMYN E W Y O R K

starting this fall, the Community Center is unveiling a brand new block of weekday evening programming for adults and kids alike. Karate, Ping Pong Club, and Fencing all highlight our post After-School lineup.

MondayBubble Babies | 6:00-6:30 pm Ages 6mo. - 2yrs. with parent/guardian*

Ping Pong | 6:15-7:30 pm All Ages*

Karate | 7:30-8:30 pm 2nd grade and up (Registration Required)

Adult Advanced Fitness/Endurance Swim Class* | 7:30-8:30 pm

tuESdayFencing | 6:00-7:30 pm 2nd grade and up (Registration Required)

wEdnESdayPing Pong | 6:15-7:30 pm All Ages*

thuRSdayFencing | 6:00-7:30 pm 2nd grade and up (Registration Required)

fRidayAdult Beginner Swim Class* | 6:45-7:30 pmAdult Intermediate Swim Class* | 6:45-7:30 pmAdult Advanced Technique Swim Class* | 7:30-8:15 pm

*Free with membership

spend your evenings with usAT THE CENTER

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Visual arts

Portfolio – Fine ArtThroughout the year, students will develop a diverse body of work, including drawing, painting, print-making, collage and sculpture, adhering to the 5th grade benchmark laid out in the NYC DOE Blueprint for the Visual Arts. With guidance from their instructor, students will create and assemble an impressive portfolio of artwork with which they can apply to schools specializing in art throughout the city.

Fashion Art & Illustration Students will sketch fashion figures, design fabrics, and create full lines of clothing, producing their own style books.

Printing, Pressing, Stamping and More!Printing presses, found objects, fruits and vegetables, wood blocks, wax resist… the list goes on! Children will create 2D and 3D works of art that will incorporate printmaking techniques.

Silk Screen & Printing Learn the basics of silk screening and other ink printing techniques for fabric and other permeable materials. This creative opportunity to design and produce is an inspiring art form.

Fiber Arts I & IILevel I (2nd and 3rd grades) Students learn the basic principles of sewing (threading needles, tying knots, cutting fabric) by designing and constructing hand-sewn items such as pillows, scarves, bags and stuffed animals.

Level II (4th and 5th grades) This advanced class builds on hand-sewing skills and also introduces students to using sewing machines. With both skills (hand and machine sewing), students will design more intricate pieces such as shirts, dresses and purses.

WoodcarvingIn this hands-on workshop, students learn to examine and explore individual blocks of wood to find patterns, shapes and designs hidden in the grain. Using hand tools, they carve their pieces into beautifully finished sculptures.

CeramicsStudents discover all levels of hand–building, glaze techniques and firing methods. Projects include teapots, lidded vessels, self-portraits, mugs, dishes, vases, masks and more! With plenty of free exploration time, students work closely with our staff of professional artists and receive lots of personal attention. In 4th and 5th grades the pottery wheel is introduced, bringing their skills to a whole new level. All materials are non-toxic and food safe.

Manhattan Youth provides childcare and enrichment programming onsite at the Center. The program is available as early as 3:00 pm, and runs until 5:50 pm every day that public schools are in session. Each day of programming includes one enrichment choice (descriptions below) as well as homework, arts & crafts, games, and fitness activities. Students who do not attend the local public schools must be dropped off at the Community Center by a caregiver or their school bus. To coordinate drop-off, please contact our site director, Susan Kay, at [email protected].

K-5 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS


media arts

FilmmakingBeginning with stories from their own lives and the world around them, students will learn to use visual images to tell stories and connect with an audience. Students will learn screen writing, storyboarding, directing, cinematography and editing through producing their own films and participating in other students’ productions.

Claymation & Stop Motion AnimationThis class explores a range of techniques for concept development, writing, designing, animating and editing stop-motion animation projects. Students create armatures, puppets and sets, and complete the production process of an animated movie using professional capturing and editing equipment and software.

CGI: Special FX and Animation Students will learn to create computer-generated images, special effects, and 3D character animation. Each student will produce a short animated film, and a reel of digital effects.

Video Game Design A great way to channel your child’s interest in video games into something positive. Teaching children how to design and program original games puts real-world skills into their hands, and lets them be producers, instead of just consumers, in the biggest media industry in the world.

Digital Music Mixing Learn to be a master mixer, laying down rhythms, engineering multi-track recordings, and working with audio sampling. Students will use contemporary computer software to produce their own original songs, beginning with a simple beat.

Songwriting & RecordingAn intensive workshop for the emerging singer/songwriter. Students write, record, mix, and distribute their own albums, receiving hands-on

experience in all aspects of audio production.

meet susanAfter-School Site Director

Downtown Community Center

As the after-school site director at the Downtown Community Center, Susan Kay has the opportunity to meet children from all of our sites. She has received her B.F.A from Massachusetts College of Art and a M.F.A from Pratt Institute. Susan has been working with children both as an instructor and a supervisor for the past 20 years. She managed and taught classes in the ceramic program at Rhode Island Jewish Community Center in Providence, the dance program at the Capitol Children's Museum, Washington D.C. and Tribeca Clayworks in N.Y.C. Her favorite things are ice cream and scary movies.


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BalletOur ballet program introduces students to basic ballet vocabulary while developing strength, proper alignment, musicality, and the grace that is inherent to the form. Dancers from our ballet classes are prominently featured in each semester’s dance performance.

Creative DanceThis blend of movement, music, improvisation, and basic dance steps is an introduction for the future study of dance techniques. Kindergarten and 1st grade students learn fundamentals while developing their imaginations.

Hip HopA high-energy, intense class for dancers of all experience levels. The dance studio will be hopping to today’s pop stars as students learn individual and teamwork skills that evolve into polished dance numbers.

So You Think You Can Dance?This challenging class explores a range of styles from around the world, ranging from contemporary to classical, street dance to ballroom, jazz funk to Broadway. Students will learn dance combinations while improving individual and group skills. The class culminates with participation in two fully-staged dance performances by Manhattan Youth’s entire dance ensemble.

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Drumming/Percussion We offer group lessons in percussion and African drumming. All levels are welcome. These classes are an excellent introduction to rhythm and music.

Glee Club Classes introduce and develop rhythm, music theory, ear training and basic harmony from a variety of popular and classical music. The Glee Club will perform for peers during the program, and publicly at the end of each semester. In partnership with Applause Performing Arts Center.

Musical TheaterBroadway performers help students develop singing, dancing and acting skills. Students work as a cast throughout the semester on scenes and musical production numbers. At the end of each semester, the class will perform on stage for family and friends! In partnership with Applause Performing Arts Center.

On Camera Acting Working on age-appropriate scenes for film and TV, student actors transition from performing on stage to acting within a camera frame. Each week,the actors get to see their own work played back and critiqued. In partnership with Applause Performing Arts Center.

Cirque du TribequeStudents learn fun circus skills from Cirque du Soleil performers and gymnasts. 2nd and 3rd grade skills: acrobatics, clowning, juggling, object manipulation, and stilt-walking. 4th and 5th grade skills: advanced tricks, aerial work, silks and tightrope-walking. After exploring all skills, each student will specialize in one or two areas to perform in a semester-end circus spectacular!

K-5 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS


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Lego® RoboticsTeams of students will build, test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® software to solve a set of missions on an obstacle course, eventually attending citywide competitions. This year’s challenge: NATURE’S FURY! Children will explore the storms, quakes, waves and more that constitute natural disasters. Teams will discover what can be done when intense natural events meet the places people live, work, and play. The FIRST® LEGO® League challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. To learn more about the LEGO robotics program, please visit www.usfirst.org.

Things That Go: Gears, Wheels & PowerFor children who love trains, planes and automobiles, we offer a workshop in how things move. Students will learn all about electricity and automotive power, kinetic energy, gears, wheels and aerodynamics. Projects will range from making batteries to building hydrogen-powered cars.

Green Science: Energy, Ecology & the Environment Students will learn all about ecosystems and how we can preserve them. From worm composting and recycling to green energy and sustainable power, students will explore how the world works, and what it will take to keep it going! Upper grades will participate in service projects at their schools and in the community.

Air & Space: Astronomy and AviationBeginning with the four forces of flight, our young pilots and astronauts will learn what it takes to get into the air and stay there! Students will build airplanes that really fly, as well as learn all about the space crafts that are used to explore the universe.

Animals Past & Present Our new science room at the Downtown Community Center will be home to an incredible collection of land and sea creatures. Students in this class will care for the animals, and learn about their prehistoric ancestors, from jellyfish to dinosaurs!

Spa Science Discover the chemistry involved in making things that you would experience in a spa! Soaps, body scrubs, cosmetics, nail polish and color, bath oils, lipstick, perfumes and more! Students will make their own line of products that are safe to use at home!

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Tae Kwon DoManhattan Youth and World TKD of Brooklyn have been offering martial arts classes downtown for more than 20 years. Many of the children who began as “white belts” in our after-school programs have gone on to become “black belts” years later, and now help conduct classes.

CookingOur young chefs learn essential kitchen skills, from measuring and converting fractions to slicing and chopping to sautéing and plating. We develop and encourage nutritious food choices while working together to prepare snacks and meals. Every class ends with a delicious treat!



MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

Friday Nights at the CenterMiddle schoolers are invited to spend the evening at the Center. After enjoying a family-style dinner where everyone helps in the preparation and clean-up, there will be swimming, socializing, and featured activities. The Friday Nights program will be held on our newly constructed Arts, Culture, Science and Technology Level with a family style dinner followed by choices of activities such as film/music production and ceramics. Teens and tweens with family memberships or our new teen & tween members are welcome. Registration Required.

Fencing in partnership with Sheridan Fencing AcademyLearn swordplay with the fast-paced sport of fencing! Sheridan Fencing Academy, one of the top fencing schools in the country and home of the 2012 Junior Olympic Champion, will be teaching the Olympic secrets of thrusting and parrying at blinding speeds. Fencing is one of the fastest growing sports in the US and a great way to get fit, improve balance, coordination, and strength, and have loads of fun! Come try one of the most exciting sports in the world!

Swim LessonsThe Manhattan Youth Swim School offers group lessons to middle school-aged children. Classes are taught by highly experienced, certified instructors. Children are placed into classes by age and ability and class size is determined by ability. Middle school-aged children have very different needs in swim lessons than younger children; they often times have fear and/or hesitance to learn to swim. Our experienced staff of instructors take the time and energy to comfort and make their students feel safe and secure so they can learn this valuable skill, and enjoy swimming for years to come.

Tritons Swim TeamOur Center is proud to have our very own swim team! Practices are held multiple times per week, allowing swimmers to increase endurance, improve fitness and self-confidence, refine their stroke technique, and learn competitive skills and sportsmanship. Our coaching philosophy emphasizes our belief in self-competition and setting personal goals. The team's home and competition site is the Downtown Community Center Pool. Please note that swimmers must demonstrate specific skill requirements to enroll.

Downtown Basketball LeagueThe Downtown Basketball League season runs from November through April. The League is for children 1st through 9th grade. For sign-up information please visit our front desk, or go to www.manhattanyouth.org.

Test PrepThe S & S High School Test Preparation program is designed to prepare students who are taking the New York City Specialized Science High School Entrance Exam for Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, High School of American Studies at Lehman College Campus, Brooklyn Tech, York College Campus School, Queens High School for the Sciences, Brooklyn Latin, Staten Island Tech, and High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College. S & S Prep has been conducting test preparation classes for 22 years with high success rates. Call or email S & S Prep, 845-323-7429, 845-624-5203, [email protected], [email protected] for registration information.

1St-3rd Grade:

Each week we will have a movie playing in one room, and a game/art room set up in another - all supervised by our Manhattan Youth childcare professionals. There is no food served so please have your child eat before or send them with a snack.Registration required.

4th-8th Grade:

Our Friday Evening program will begin with some time to relax and unwind in our game room, followed by a family style meal. After dinner kids can choose from a variety of activities and enjoy a fun-filled evening with our greatest Community Center staff and teachers. Activities include filmmaking, ceramics, robotics, swimming, ping-pong and more! Registration required.

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parents, treat yourself to a couple of hours on Friday Nights while your kids do the same! This Year, the Downtown Community Center will be expanding our teen night program to include our pre-teen members as well! Our 1st-3rd graders will enjoy the same type of fun activities that our teens enjoy, tailored for a younger crowd.

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Pilates MatTeaching all the fundamental movements and exercise principles of Pilates, the mat class develops core strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness.

AquaJogThis low-impact adult water aerobics class is a fun, energetic addition to both our Adult Fitness and Aquatics programs. Swimmers are led by an instructor through a series of deep-water exercises with the support of a flotation belt.

Beginner and Intermediate Swim ClassesThese drop-in classes are great for adults who have a fear of the water, are new to swimming, or want to learn proper strokes and breathing, enabling them to swim for longer distances. Our swim instructors for these classes are trained specifically to teach adults beginner and intermediate swimming skills. We offer two groups each week, divided by skill level so we can be sure to offer the most appropriate level of instruction for each individual.

Advanced Technique Swim ClassThis drop-in class will help advanced adult swimmers refine stroke technique, improve efficiency and even learn new strokes. Join our swim instructors for a weekly session, customized for the participants of each particular class.

Advanced Fitness/Endurance Swim ClassThis drop-in class is designed to help advanced swimmers improve their swimming endurance through a vigorous swim workout. Join our Swim Team coach who will be available to answer questions, give swimming tips, and design a workout to help you achieve your swimming goals.

Lap Swim & Steam RoomDuring designated hours, lanes are reserved specifically for adult Lap Swim. Our steam room is also open to adults 18 and up during all Lap Swim hours. Please note that we can only guarantee lanes during specified Lap Swim hours - lanes cannot be guaranteed during other Family Swim hours.

Senior Open Swim, Water Aerobics and Swim LessonsTo promote continuing active lifestyles, Manhattan Youth offers a Senior Swim program for ages 65+. Seniors may enjoy Open Swim, Lap Swim, and use of our steam room 5 days per week, in addition to weekly Senior Water Aerobics classes and monthly Senior Swim Lesson Clinics.

Ceramics ClassesThis class is designed with the beginner in mind while also appropriate for the more experienced students. You learn to work with clay using hand building and wheel throwing techniques. With lots of personal attention from your instructor, you will have fun making unique handmade pots, vessels and sculpture. Studio time is also available on a separate day to build experience and work on projects.

wEEKdaySSEPtEMBER - junESenior Open and Lap SwimMonday - Friday 12:30 - 2:00 pm

Senior Water Exercise with LisaTuesdays and Thursdays 12:45 pm

Senior Swim Lesson ClinicsLed monthly by our wonderful instructors!

fREESEnioR SwiMFor Our Seniors 65+ in Lower Manhattan

$50,000 and above*Greg Agran / Goldman Sachs Gives*The Moody's Foundation,

Frances G.Laserson, PresidentRodney Corporation

*The Spingold Foundation

$25,000 and aboveSL Green Realty Corp.

$10,000 and aboveThe Altschul Foundation

*AnonymousThe Howard Gilman FoundationCharles Kim and Jean Su MaengNew York City Regional Center, LLC

*Sandra and Steven van der ZwanWarner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

$5,000 and above*Alanna and Chandler Bocklage*Wendy and Westley ChapmanLenore and Stephen CheesemanKendra Decious and Curt ChildGold man, Sachs & Co.

Matching Gift ProgramAdam M. Korn / Goldman Sachs GivesP.S. 89 PTA

*Jack Resnick & Sons, Inc.Caroline StewartCarl and Winnie Wu$2,500 and aboveAnonymous

*Battery Park City Day NurseryColumbia Pictures Industries, Inc.Nell and William CoteTammy Meltzer and Michael KaufmanCarrie and Darren MulhollandOcean Reef Community FoundationAleksandar and Chantay PilipovicPS 234 PTAThe Seedtime Fund, Inc.

$1,000 and aboveRuth Alscher-GreenDaniel Alterman and Li Wah LaiElizabeth and Gerald AndersonBattery Park City CaresTyler and Vanessa BenjaminRebecca Birch and Mark PankoffPeter and Kaija Braus

*Donna Bulseco and Dana VlcekLaura and David BuskerCourtney Carroll and Paul LevinsohnJodi Carse Sweetbaum and Jamie CarseScott and Danielle CasazzaEunice Chu and John LeongMichael Connolly and Jamie SternCrossways Charitable FoundationGustavo and Claire DaneseNaomi and Joseph DanielsLaure Daymard and Alexandre DuguetBeth and James DeWoodyShana and Ken DruckermanMuna El FituriLili ErvinNicholas and Amy EstradaChristie and Britt EwenFidelity Charitable Gift FundTeresa and Vincent FoleyFort Hamilton High SchoolMichael FuchsLori and Sarang Gadkari

*Martha Gallo and Charles KernerTracy Gill and Simeon Lagodich

*Goldman Sachs & Co.Noah GreenStephen and Jessica GusheeAshleigh and Jamie HartSimon HeathcoteJames and Alison JohnstonDaphna Kastner and Harvey Keitel

*Kirsten and Peter KernGinger and David KomarRobert and Maureen KozmaEsther LixenbergLuciana and Brad McKeeJames McSpiritt and Chi ChoyKaren Melnick and Arkady GoldelmanErik Moody and Sharon Donohue

*Ken and Linda MortensonTina and John NovogratzNYC SocialNYU Community Fund

*The Park Preschool/Barclay Street SchoolKatherine and Bo PeabodyPilot NYC LLCPS 397 - Spruce Street School PTAHarriet ReitmanRaphaelle and Olivier RicoThe RiverRachel and Todd SafferstoneSheridon and Mike Sands

*Angelique SchipaniMatthew Schneider and Priyanka GargDon Schuck and Connie Schraft

*Deborah SomervilleMancini Dufffy Architecture and DesignAnne TempletonThe Tung Family FoundationDarren and Katherine ThomasMindy and Michael TofiasVanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramDavid WalkerTroy and Holly WashingtonMiriam Wermelt and Peter DanekerMargrit Wiesendanger and Daniel Meltzer

*Rhoda Woo and Mark WaingerBonnie YochelsonJennifer Susan YoungZiff Brothers Investments, LLCSamantha and Scott ZinoberZlot Realty Corp.

$500 and above*A.M.SkierSamera AbedJonathan and Linda AnglesAnastasia Aukeman and Graham HaberJaiman Bangash and Victoria GranthamNancy Barber-Stone

*Sarah BartlettGaby and Jamez BasoraAndrea Begent

*David and Catherine BernathSusan Bernfield and Claude MillmanWilliam BialoskyJoan and R.A. BinzPeter and Rebecca BrowerRoger ByromMartin and Ellen CammerMargaret ChinGretchen and Jay ClaytonShari and Stephan CoatsJill ConnerPaul Conte and Tracy Lee BrennanElisabeth Curzan and Martin GindiHelen and David DarbyKathy and Tony DardisAndrea and Michael DattomaLisa de Armas and Joe MacIsaacCurzon DobellBernard D'OrazioSarah El Batanouny and Ayman SakrMegan and Lee FensterEric Fish and Gretchen DeanMary FolckTeresa and Vincent FoleyFredrica and Michael FordCarl FryeWeng Funn Lock

*David Gage and Judith Epstein*Tracey Gardell and Lewis Gross, DDSEmma and Alexander GarnerGero Family Charitable Trust

*Hon. Deborah GlickKaren and Alex Goldelman

*Matthew Goldstein and Amy StrasslerCamie GontierJamie Gordon and Brad LindenbaumNancy GouldMark GreenfieldM. Hardy GriffithMegan GuptaSangita and Gautam GuptaJamie Heller and Jed WeissbergRichard and Linda HerbekPei Zhu HuangCath erine McVey Hughes and

Thomas M. HughesBen and Mary Jane BettenhausenJudith and Gary KadiJane Kearsey and David Schwartz

*Christina and Myongsu Kong*Stephen Kramer and Bonita Franklin-KramerNancy Lane and Andrew Rostron

Tim LangevinDavid LaterNicki Ledermann and Alan TaylorJoyce Lent and Bret BurtonJudy Levine and Charles KomanoffHyo-Sun LimSue and John LinehanCara MacksoudCarrington and Andrew MaddenJoseph Marino and Coleen McGrathCathy and Sheila Marino-ThomasRebecca and Jay MarkleyBriton and Jennifer McAdamsLori Melichar and Sarang GadkariAlison and Matthew MintzerRobert MooreMichael and Julie NadelGitonga Kiara and Inosi NyattaKim and Wayne PickLal PrashantTracy and Michael RansonRonald Rolfe and Sara DarehshoriBrendan M. RooneyHarvey A. Schneier, M.D.Sunita and Mitu Shah

*Tillie Shuster and Ron Shenfield*Eric Silver and Chiya IkemiJohn SorkvistJacqueline and Adam StoneJodi Sweetbaum and Jamie CarseSandy Tam and Jason Kong

*Beth Terrell and Dennis NewmanTime Warner Matching Grants ProgramEva and Dolph TokarczykEvan TorganTrinity International Industries, LLCAnnabel VeredAndrew WeisbachElizabeth Williams and Greg BorriConstance WilliamsYvonne & Leslie Pollack Family FoundationMarjorie Zarin and Jonathan Botwinick

$200 and aboveAbsolute TravelOliver E. AllenRachel and Loai AlzubiGeorge AprileSam and Teresa AprileRinat Aruh and Luigi CaroggioGary AtkinsonAnjali and Joseph AugustineJoshua Ballinger and Theresa AquinoJan and Bernie BarrishDaniela and Guy Ben-ZionSasha and Jonathan BestKatherine Betts and Chip BrownKim Bible and Matthew NiziolSean Black and Tenley ZinkeEllen and Ken BlauJay Bockhaus

*Christine BoekeOdine Bonthrone and David BonthroneBoston InteractiveAndrea Bott and Russell ChongClodagh Bowyer-Greene and Elliott GreeneBrian BregerLeane Brenes

*Morgan Brill and Greg AgranRobin Brooks and Robert RigolosiJacqui and Noel BrownScott Browne

*Mary Ruth Buchness and Michael ArvystasAime and Steven ButlerAnne Carey and Eduardo KaplanStephanie Carroll and Amanda SharpLynne Cavanaugh and Michael GarciaRobin Chamberlain and Mason ParkerKerry and Ramon ChiconPam and James ChmielJennifer and Eric ChoStephen ChoeHuiming and Min ChoiAngie Chong and Paulo KooChurch Street SchoolJennifer and Kevin CiavarraMichael and Stacy CohenSusan Cole and Pyser EdelsackMarshal Coleman, Esq.Michael and Nicole ColovosMarina ContieroMaggie and Larry Cook

Elana Corsano and Ricardo CuervoDan Creighton and Cindy SoohooKevin and Bruna Martins Da SilvaJames Daniels and Cheryl LambertRachel and Graeme DaykinJose Machota de la Corte

*Elisa de la RocheKarlien De Mot and Phillipe QuixAniko and John DeLaneyJulia and Jonny DenbyElizabeth and Rich DennisChristopher DeweesGerri DiBenedetto and Marcia KlineRaymond Dowe and Michelle Russell-DoweCristiana and Kevin DowneyDowntown-Lower Manhattan Association, Inc.Ann Doyle and Mike SchmittPaula and Prescott DunbarJeanne DupontNicole and Nathan EldridgeNomi Ernst LeidnerDavid EvdokimowLoni FarhiCourtney and Tom FennimoreGladys and Jose FernandezCharles FigueiredoPatricia and Darin FinkConnie Fishman and Jeffrey A. FaganKatherine and Adam FlemingMichael Flexner and Elise RosenbergHolly Fogle and Jeff LiebermanDonna and Allen FoladareAngela and Mark FolitNorth Cove MarinaSharon FortenbaughThe John Franco Charitable FoundationJonie Fu and Fred WilmersNadia and John GagnierMerav Gershtenman and Desma PolydorouMelanie Giegel and George RizkNora GiesenPedro Giron and Nora Burns GiessenAndrew Golomb and Laura MetranoGilda and Christopher GreenGabriela Grinstein and Marcelo RubinskyHenry GuildEric Guillemain and Sandrine BizzaroEstelle and Erich HaratschArmin Harris and Allison PennSuzanne and Nathan HaynesMegan and Jeremy HealeySamantha Hecht and Andrew ObstlerJuliet Hindell and Peter McKillopDaniela Horvitz and Rodrigo DiazMarie HoweYu Chan Huang and Xin Wang LiLaura Hunter and Christopher CostanoElliott and Linda IngermanYumiko and Takahisa IshizukaSamir Jain and Monali VoraBeth Janson and William OhlsonElissa and Bill JohnsonThomas Juul-Hansen and Judy LeeJim Juvonen and Sarah MeikleAdriana and Matt KeiserKaren Kemp and Luis FernandezMandy Kennedy and Brent SmartAlsun Keogh and Ahmass FakahanyMaureen Kerns and Lawrence StanleyJeannine KielyConnie and Tom KimSamantha Kirby-Yoh and Louis YohBernadette and Peter KirwinAshley and Mitch KleinReina KleinKate and Harry KosterAlisa Kriegel and Peter SoaresClara Krivoy and Daniel GrunbergCindy and Mitchell KruppRachel and Amar KuchinadLiam LaceyLance and Ivy LappinHanne Larsen and Angus DobbieAnnie and Daniel LeeJennie Lee and Clark HsuTimothy Lee and Maria RementeriaGrace Lee-Hin and Alfred VitaleStephen LeidnerPaula Lemass-Ibrahim and Medhat IbrahimAnna Li and Frank SposatoDulcie Lin and Jock Jones

Joseph E. LinehanLi Xin LiuLocanda VerdiAndre and Susan LombardLower Manhattan Community ChurchAnnie Lui and Peter LeiFoster MaerKaren and Sandeep MagonCesar ManducaSylivia Marie ChallitaNick Mautone and Terri LudwigThomas McAdam and Jill SchwartzKeena McCall and Nishaun McCall, Sr.Jane McClenahan and Crevan O'GradyElizabeth Neely McGillJohn J. McGreal and Michele ZaccarioJulie and Bruce MeninJennifer Merkle-Miller and Troy MillerDebra Meyer and Stephen GordonLisa and Buxton MidyetteDonna Milrod and Peter FeeneyJoshua MondscheinPatrick and Jeanette MonningerEileen and James MontagueHaviland Morris and Robert ScoreAndrew and Ana MorseLinda Moutinho and David DonigianGreg ory Muller and

Maria-Stefania VavylopoulouShannon and David MurphyNanoosh Organic MediterraneanSarah Netburn and John CutiNew American Youth BalletShirley and Simon NgEliza Ng and Timothy KintzelRebecca and Tyler NicholesLarissa NobleNutmeg MusicLeyna NvietsonAsa and Fredrik NylanderRuth OhmanAnnelise and Andrew OsborneBrian Pacholke and Felicity GatesThe Palm / TribecaCassie and Mark PalmerNicole and John PalumboSamorn and Wisit PanpinyoLiza and Bill ParkElena Parkhomenko and Daniil BunimovichJamie and Jason PastranoAlvaro Perez and Valerie DillonMichele Pertesis and Michael ThorneKim Petersen and Evan ZimmermanJessica PliskaBonnie PomerantzBrad and Jennifer PowersScott PrendergastJulie Pullen and Dan KohnNanci and Joe QuesadaVyjayanthi Rao and Satya PemmarajuSoumya Reddy and Sunil GopalAthena Remolina and Dave BolonWilliam and Pamela RitchieAmy Robach and Andrew ShueDavid Robakidze and Natalia ArsentievaElisabeth RobertMichelle and Brett RobinsonJulie and Eric RonningJulie Rosen and Adam KiesErika and Steve RossaAnne and Steve RossiGayle and Peter RossiElda Rotor and Stefan ZorichFlorence RussoLorraine Sabalja and Mark ZagorskiMadan Sampath and Adhithi SundararajanSochenda Samreth and David LeComteMatthew and Danielle SandersTony SargentRayna SasloveIris and Roi SassonNicole Schaffer and Jay HirschsonMario and Katja SchmolkaSteven and Sherri SchnallLana and Scott SchonemanMatthew and Jill SchwamDeb Seager and Chris LopataNeil Shah and Seifali PatelDavid and Jane ShapiroCoren and William SharplesJulie and Marc Siden

Robert Silberbush and Alan SilverCharles and Grettel SingerSlateDiana and Eric SolashCaroline Sommers and Marcelo BarujelJennifer Spain and Jonah BentonRose and Neil Sperling

*Jani ece Brown Spitzmueller and Thomas Spitzmueller

Vinny Springvloed and Amanda CoppolaLilly and Howard SteinbergRachel Stevens and Alexander SlotwinerFredrika Stjarne and Tom BehrensChrissie Stott and Tom SchierlitzDebbye Strickler-Shaw and Tim ShawPatricia Sullilvan and Terry SullivanRoya and Bill SullivanDeborah Swan and Michael LawleyAnna and Michael SwitzerJill and Steve TaddeoYan Fook Tang and Wing Hung HoDana Tang and Andy DarrellKevin Taylor and Sarah SquanceEllen Tepfer and Neel KarmarkarNoah TepperbergRobert and Rachel ThebaultXenophon Theophall and Christina KallasRosalina and Justin ThomasAlice and Timothy TienTroy and Suzanne TorrisonDina Treanor and Jeffrey TaschlerDeborah Treisman and Kenny CummingsFrederique Van Der Wal and Nicholas KleinSuman VatsaJoyce Vaughn and Samuel PollardHenley and Xabi VazquezJennifer and Robert VecchioAna Vilarrasa and Guy CorrieroLuis VillafanaDavid Wain and Zandy HartigErinn and Robert WaldnerKylie Watson and Piers SmithNaomi Watts and Liev SchreiberJoshua Wechsler and Ailsa LloydPaul WeissCheryl Whaley and Eric AboafMadelyn and Steven WilsSteven WinickNeil Winokur and Anne W. UmlandChen Wu and Zhenlan XueMiriam Wysoker and George VegasKimberly Yao and Paul LewisBeesian Yap and Peter McGinleyJulie Yoo and Liron ReznikKathleen ZaborowskiAlan Zakin and Barbara ChapmanCatherine Ziegler

*Melanie and Philippe Zrihen

In-Kind DonationsBouley RestaurantBrushtroke RestaurantCity Hall RestaruantCity WineryLocanda Verde

*The Main EventMaslow 6The Palm/TribecaReade Street PubSuper LindaT Edward WinesTaylor CreativeWhole Foods MarketElizabeth Williams Microsoft Corporation

Special Thanks for our Moving Forward eventNikl BurkeLaurie Anderson & Lou Reed

*Nicole Bartelme & David BouleyRobert De NiroRose & John FrancoDaphna Kastner & Harvey KeitelNonprofit Finance FundJane RosenthalMeriem Soliman & Serge BeckerNaomi Watts & Liev Schrieber

*Also on Founders Wall

Normally we list donors from the most recent calendar year, but we want to recognize the warm generosity of so many people during our months of rebuilding following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Thus, the listing below encompasses the period from January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.

Michael Bloomberg, Mayor*

THANK YOU ANNUAL CAMPAIGN DONORS

MAjOR PROGRAM SUPPORTA special thanks for all you do:

*Hon. Sheldon Sivler, Hon. Margaret Chin, *Hon. Scott Stringer, *Hon. Deborah Glick, Hon. Daniel Squadron

Our grateful thanks to Elisabeth Robert who has contributed many of the photographs in this catalog. www. www.elisabethrobert.com

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Legal Consent: (Please read and initial all that apply to you and your family)

I certify that I have permission from my doctor to use the pool and steam room.

I certify that my children have permission from their pediatrician to swim in the Downtown Community Center pool.

I understand that I am completely responsible for my child(ren) during non-drop off programs.

I give permission to Manhattan Youth to take my child or me to a hospital emergency room or doctor to obtain medical treatment if necessary. I understand that the highest priority of Manhattan Youth is the safety and well-being of participants and staff. From time to time there may be situations or circumstances which, in the opinion of the program directors, are not safe, nor are they suitable for the well-being of the users and staff. Therefore, I recognize that Manhattan Youth reserves the right to make decisions about enrollment and participation in Center activities and programs. If my child or I are asked to leave a program, Manhattan Youth will refund a prorated share of the unused fees. I give permission for my child or me to be photographed or otherwise recorded during activities, and for any such photographs to be displayed by Manhattan Youth in any medium (newsletters, web sites, etc.), whether now or hereafter known or developed.

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Please list your children and all their information below.

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Other adults who may accompany my child(ren) to Community Center Programs (caregivers, etc.)



I am interested in receiving more information about:

qChildren's Swim Lessons qCeramics qAfter-School qDay Camps qEarly Childhood Programs

Payment Options:

I am paying the Grand Total (above) now, and I agree to pay my Monthly Membership Fee (above), by the following method:

qCheck (enclosed) made to Manhattan Youth (to be billed monthly).

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Please return completed form to: Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center 120 Warren Street New York, NY 10007 | Fax# 212-766-3980

Monthly Membership Fees Amount Our membership fees are charged on a monthly basis. You may cancel at any time by either returning your bill or contacting our Membership Coordinator, Lily Chan, at 212-766-1104 x221 or [email protected]

Family (2 adults + 4 children) $125 Monthly Membership Fee $

Adult $75 One-Time Registration Fee $100

Teen/Tween $75 Grand Total:

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GENERAL INFORMATION & MEMBERSHIP POLICIES

Membership Policy: Membership fees are billed monthly. Fees are due by the 1st of the upcoming month. Automatic payment options are available. There is a membership registration fee of $100 (waived if also registering for a Manhattan Youth After-School Program). After a membership expires or is cancelled, a registration fee must be paid to reinstate the membership. A membership may be frozen for a period of up to 3 months, one time per calendar year, free of charge.

Guest Policy:Family Guest Passes are $25 per day. Guest passes only include use of the pool, Great Hall, MY Clubhouse, and Lounge (during designated hours). Guest passes are not available on weekends. Guests must show valid ID or be accompanied by a member.

Photography Policy:To respect the privacy of our members and staff we reserve the right, at our discretion, to limit public photography at the Center. Video recording is not allowed. No photography is permitted during drop-off programs, including our After-School programs between the hours of 3:00 - 6:00 pm. If you wish to take a supervised photo of your child during a drop-off or After-School program, you must receive permission from the program director.

Cell Phone Policy:Please keep cell phone use to a minimum at the Center. Cell phone use is not permitted in the locker rooms.

Youth and Teen Policy:Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult when using the Center, except when enrolled in a Teen/Tween program.

Conduct:At the Center we expect staff, members, and guests to behave in accordance with our values and with respect for the rights and dignity of others. We speak in respectful tones, refrain from the use of vulgar or derogatory language, and do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or age. We resolve conflicts in a respectful, honest, and caring manner — never resorting to physical contact or intimidation. Manhattan Youth reserves the right to deny or limit any user's participation at the Center if their conduct is in a manner that violates these policies.

Additional Policies:Manhattan Youth reserves the right to change, amend, or add policies at any time.


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DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER | AFTER-SCHOOL | DOWNTOWN DAY CAMPS | PIER 25 | DOWNTOWN BASKETBALL LEAGUE

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER | AFTER-SCHOOL | DOWNTOWN DAY CAMPS | PIER 25 | DOWNTOWN BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Senior Division4th-8th grade

junior DivisionK-3rd grade

Senior Division4th-8th grade

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NOW K - 8th Grade

junior DivisionK-3rd grade

www.downtowndaycamps.com

DIVISIONSfor Boys and Girls grades 2-9

Since 1992, Manhattan Youth's Downtown Basketball League has been helping kids learn the game of basketball, teamwork,

personal responsibility and sportsmanship right here in Lower Manhattan.

Athletic Director Lamont Williams and Manhattan Youth staff, team up with

coaches from the community for great times and lots of fun!


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