2014-2015 manhattan youth downtown community center program guide

COMMUNITY CENTERProgram Guide

2014-2015

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

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OUR COMMUNITY CENTER

Thank you for your interest in joining us at the Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center. Our goal is to provide physically engaging, culturally stimulating, community-building, and thought-provoking activities in a comfortable and nurturing setting. We love growing up with children and families and seeing first steps, first swims, first days of school, first graduations, and many more firsts, seconds, and thirds. Whether you come here as a child, adult or senior, 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

This year, Manhattan Youth After-School Programs will care for 2,500 children in 15 Manhattan public schools every school day from dismissal until 6 PM. Our middle-school kids will enjoy free, high-quality activities this year thanks to $2.6 million in funding, and many of our younger kids will attend our fee-based elementary-school programs thanks to more than $300,000 in tuition assistance that Manhattan Youth provides to families with demonstrated financial need. We care for all of our families by keeping rates low - five days per week in our elementary grades cost only about $6 per hour. We care about quality, too; we provide kids with over 400 exciting, engaging activities across all of our schools each week.

We care during the summer, too. We will provide about $100,000 in tuition assistance for our summertime Downtown Day Camps, and nearly $25,000 in assistance for our other fee-based recreation programs. We also care for our seniors with Senior Excercise 5 days per week, for our teens and tweens with an expanding menu of programs, and our entire community with even more free programs – all of which costs us about $300,000. At Manhattan Youth we care – with more than $3 million in financial assistance and free programs this year.

Bob TownleyFounder & Executive Director

YOU CAN HELP

Visit www.manhattanyouth.org or contact Jim Hopkins at 212-766-1104 ext. 232 or [email protected].

Visit Us Online: www.manhattanyouth.org

Membership Benefits 2-3

Aquatics 4-5

Young Families 7-10

K-5 Programs 12

K-5 After-School Programs 14-17

Middle & High School 18

Adults & Seniors 20 CO

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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 playroom

• 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.

• 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 Great Hall.

• Play for hours in our 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: $135 monthly Up to two adults and up to four children within a single household

• Single Adult Membership: $85 monthly (18 years and older)

• Teen & Tween Membership: $85 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.

3Visit Us Online: www.manhattanyouth.org

CENTER HOURS & HOLIDAYS

Our operating hours:

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

Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 5 pm (pool closes at 4:30 pm)

We will be closed on the following dates:

September 1: Labor Day

November 27 - 30: Thanksgiving Break

December 24 - 26: Christmas Holiday

January 1: New Year's Day

January 19: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

April 5: Easter Sunday

May 25: Memorial Day

July 4: Independence Day

�We will operate on a weekend schedule (9 am - 5 pm):

December 29 - January 4

February 14 - 20

April 3 - 12

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 25, 26: Rosh Hashanah

October 11 - 13: Columbus Day Weekend

November 4: Election Day

November 11: Veterans Day Observed

November 27 - 30: Thanksgiving Break

December 24 - January 4: Winter Break

January 19: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February 14 - 20: Midwinter Break

April 3 - 12: Spring Break

May 23 - 25: Memorial Day Weekend

June 4: 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.

Begin2Swim18 - 36 mo. 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

Additionally, we are proud to offer our Youth Swim Lessons through our After-School programs at our various elementary and middle school programs. 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 ProgramWe offer beginner, intermediate and advanced swim classes for our adult members. We have added a variety of unique aquatics fitness classes, such as Aqua Pilates and Aqua Zumba®. For detailed class descriptions refer to the adult/senior section of this catalog on page 20.

Senior Open Swim and Water ExerciseTo promote continuing active lifestyles, Manhattan Youth offers a Senior Swim program for ages 65+. Seniors may enjoy Open Swim and Lap Swim 4 days per week, in addition to weekly Senior Water Exercise classes and monthly Senior Swim Lesson Clinics.

Pool Sports & GamesOur NEW Pool Sports and Games Club offers older swimmers the opportunity to learn and play aquatic games. Come join our enthusiastic, certified swim instructors during these fun drop-in sessions featuring water polo, aqua-tag, sharks and minnows, treasure hunts, and more!

H2mOve: Water PerformanceOur new H2mOve class incorporates elements of water ballet, synchronized swimming, and interpretive dance for our swimmers looking to try something new! Students will learn, perfect, and create their own water movement routines, led by our experienced instructors. They will improve breath control, strength, stamina, and flexibility through a group setting of friendship, support, and teamwork. Open to 2nd-8th graders; must demonstrate specific skill requirements to enroll.

Pool Sports & Games • Fencing • Pottery Painting • Songs for Seeds

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Preschool PrepEarly childhood programs provide your child with educational stimulation in a safe environment. This daily drop-off educational playgroup gives children the opportunity to gain self-confidence and independence while developing the skills needed for preschool readiness. This class focuses on lessening separation anxiety, friendship-building, socializing, and the routine of a classroom. Now available 5 days a week. Registration required.

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. To register, email [email protected].

YOUNG FAMILIES

Music Theory for TotsOur Suzuki-based Early Childhood Music Program is designed to introduce children to the fundamentals of classical music: rhythm, melody, harmony, tempo, dynamics and articulation. In class, children explore instruments, play rhythmic games and learn to move to music. They also play finger strengthening, physical coordination and fine motor development games in preparation for further instrumental study. In the Suzuki approach to musical instruction, parental involvement is crucial to the musical development of the child. Therefore, we encourage parents and caregivers to participate and enjoy this exciting class along with their child. Registration required.

Make A Mess SeriesLed by our experienced head art teacher, this series of classes gives your child the opportunity to grow within their class for an accelerated learning environment. Each class focuses on one specific area of creative learning: Cooking, Painting, Science, or Crafts. Your child will acquire new skills and knowledge all while having fun! These classes require registration and are open only to members. See page 8 for class descriptions.

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).

Pool Sports & Games • Fencing • Pottery Painting • Songs for Seeds meet morganAsst. Director

Daytime Programs

Morgan has been working with Manhattan Youth since 2010 and manages the Member Based and Early Childhood Programs. 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 1st grader Marley.


☞�The classes below are available for ages 12 months - 4 years. 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 TotsYour 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: these are not drop-off classes. 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. 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.

MY Tennis 3 - 4 yr.

Tennis 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. Registration required.

MY Soccer3 - 4 yr.

This non-competitive environment promotes fun above all else! Children will engage in a variety of games that complement their soccer skills and promote physical activity and overall athleticism. The class is designed to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness, team work, and self confidence in your child. Registration required.

MAKE A MESS SERIESKids learn best by making a mess(And you get to give cleanup a rest)!

YOUNG FAMILIES

arts & crafts

Your child will get busy with clay, paper, feathers and

more while exploring the world of crafting! Every week, your little

one will create their very own themed craft to take home for

all to enjoy. Come dressed to Make A Mess!

science Science becomes fun in this class that helps children develop their scientific

mind! Let your child explore their curiosity with sensory bins all while learning about colors, shapes, and textures through their

observations. This class allows for exploration of things we find in our natural world through fun scientific experiments!

cooking Is your child a budding

chef? Join our new Make A Mess: Cooking class to further their

expertise! Children learn food groups, shapes, flavors and cooking techniques in a fun and accessible way. Adult and

child work together to create their very own snack in every class! Adult

participation required.

art/painting Your little one will get creative

based on the belief that children need to explore the world of art: hands on! This

unique curriculum includes finger-painting, food art, and lots of messy fun! Your child will be able to creatively use our space to

the fullest by utilizing walls and floors as canvases. Come dressed to Make

a Mess!


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 child’s progression. Registration required.

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, and crates overflow with creative potential for children to play, dream, build and explore endless possibilities.

Family Movie NightEvery other Saturday evening, 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. Subscribe to our Weekend Blog at manhattanyouth.org/blog for specific dates and film selections.

Music and Sing-Alongs6 mo. - 5 yr.

This drop-in music class invites children and their parents or caregivers to experience music from around the world. Classes develop musical intelligence through songs, 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.

MY Clubhouse: Our Indoor Learning and Discovery CenterCome play with your child in our indoor playroom. 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 leave strollers outside.

Art LabChildren let their imaginations run free as they explore and experiment using clay, paint, found objects and other unusual materials to create their own masterpiece. This open ended class provides different stations with various art materials to help bring your child's vision to life!


YOUNG FAMILIES

Mommy/Daddy & Me CeramicsYou and your child, 2 - 3 years, can drop-in to 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 in a couple weeks 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 and Pre-K Swim Lessons, please see the Aquatics Section on page 4 of this catalog.

MY GymThis program is designed for a small group to reach milestones and progress together! Geared toward the development of each individualized age group, your child will be encouraged by our experienced early childhood leaders to focus on strengthening different muscles groups. The class size and curriculum will guarantee children will receive the attention they need and have the space to grow with friends! Children will be able to "move up" to the next age group each semester in order to maintain their muscle momentum. Ages 12 months to 3 years. Registration required.

PROGRAMMING PARTNERS

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

More than 40 drop in classes each week

Tumble Tots • GaGa Dodgeball • MY Muscles

H2mOve Water Performance • Zumba Kids Jr.

FOR AGES 12 MONTHS & UP

Weekend Sports at Spruce Street Schools t a r t i n g i n

NOVEMBER

Full semester sports classes available by registration.

• Ballet

• Gymnastics

• Tennis

• Soccer

• Karate

• Fencing

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


K-5 PROGRAMS

GaGa DodgeballGaga is coming to the Community Center! This incredibly popular sport is a fast paced, high energy, game played in an octagonal pit with a soft foam ball. The GaGa game combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to hit opponents with a ball below the knees. Players need to keep moving to avoid getting hit by the ball. It’s seriously fun and your kids will get a serious work out!

Friday Night at the CenterLed by our Manhattan Youth childcare professionals, youth are invited to join us Friday evenings for a weekly rotating series of activities and themed events. Participants choose from activities and projects ranging from Ceramics to Sports, Music Production to Web and Game Design, Open Art Studio, Swimming, Dodge Ball, Ping Pong Tournaments, Xbox Kinect Tournaments and more. Dinner is included with registration.

Open Studio in the Digital Media LabIn our state-of-the-art Digital Media Lab, students learn by doing, and in Open Studio, they can do whatever they want! From designing video games to writing songs, from making movies to Photoshopping themselves into Minecraft backdrops, participants are limited only by their imagination. Earn points by completing projects and level up along with family and friends!

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

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!

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 Jam SessionEvery Saturday, the Downtown Community Center will hold a Jam Session from 12:00 – 2:00 pm where kids, 4th grade and up, can come explore our music room. Whether you are picking up an instrument for the first time, or coming by to rock with friends, MY Jam Session is a great outlet for experimenting with a guitar, bass, keyboard, or drums in a comfortable environment with the help of a knowledgeable instructor.


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, Gaga Dodgeball, and Adult Ceramics all highlight our evening lineup.

MONDAYAdult Ceramics | 6:30-9:00 pm (Registration Required)

Karate* | 7:00-8:00 pm 2nd grade and up (Registration Required)

Adult Advanced Swim Training* | 7:30-8:30 pm

TUESDAYIntroductory Ceramics Workshop | 6:30-9:00 pm (Registration Required)

WEDNESDAYGaga Dodgeball* | 6:15-7:45 pm 1st - 3rd grade

Pre-Natal Yoga* | 6:30-7:30 pm (Registration Required)

THURSDAYGaga Dodgeball* | 6:15-7:45 pm 4th - 6th grade

Adult Ceramics | 6:30-9:00 pm (Registration Required)

FRIDAYFriday Night at the Center* | Starting at 6:00 pmAdult Beginner Swim Class* | 6:45-7:30 pmAdult Intermediate Swim Class* | 6:45-7:30 pm

*Included with membership

spend your evenings with usAT THE CENTER

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VISUAL ARTS

Portfolio PrepThroughout 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 Design & 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.

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.

Silk Screen & Printing Let your child’s creative ideas become visible and tangible through the art of silk screening and printmaking. Your child will learn the technical skills involved by using ink on fabrics and other permeable materials. Kids will use their imaginations with colors and designs through this fun and inspiring art form.

Fiber Arts I & IILearn the basics of sewing in Fiber Arts I by designing and constructing hand-sewn items such as pillows, scarves, bags and stuffed animals. Later, in Fiber Arts II, students are introduced to sewing machines and will design more intricate pieces such as shirts, dresses and purses.

CeramicsProfessional ceramic artists guide students through hand-building, glazing techniques and firing methods that create different surface finishes. Projects include teapots, lidded vessels, self-portraits, mugs, dishes, vases, masks and more. By 3rd grade, students begin to use the potter’s wheel, bringing their skills to a whole new level.

Photography and Screen PrintingStudents learn the basics of photography, shoot photos, and use them to create collages, silk-screen projects, and multi-media presentations.

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

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 AnimationStudents 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 DesignChannel 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.

Coding and Minecraft This class will explore basic programming and how Minecraft works. This process helps students develop logic and problem solving skills.

Circuits & ElectronicsThis class learns the principles of basic electronics and circuits while exploring the creation of games and visual art projects.

Sit-Com Production Manhattan Youth Studios Presents: a new comedy series by your child! With the guidance of professional writers and filmmakers, students will develop characters and storylines throughout the first half of each semester, then shoot the series in weekly installments.

Music Video ProductionStudents write and record original songs then produce music videos for their singles. Our young rockstars receive hands-on experience in all aspects of audio and video 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.


DANCE

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.

Contemporary DanceThis 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.

PERFORMING ARTS

Glee Club Classes introduce and develop rhythm, music theory, ear-training and basic harmony from a variety of popular and classical music. In later grades, students will draw from classic rock and pop tunes as they develop their skills. The Glee Club will perform for peers during the program, and publicly at the end of each semester.

Musical TheaterLet Broadway performers introduce your child to musical theater! Each week, your child will get to take part in acting games that help develop their imagination, creativity, articulation, and performance skills. Students will work as a cast throughout the semester on musical production numbers. At the end of the semester, the class will perform onstage in front of hundreds of people!

On Camera Acting This class introduces students to appropriate scenes for film and TV designed to help actors make the change from performing on stage to acting within a camera frame. Students will learn to give intimate performances required for on-camera work. Each week, the actors get to see their own work played back and critiqued.

Cirque du TribequeStudents learn fun circus skills from Cirque du Soleil performers and gymnasts. Second & third grade students begin with acrobatics, clowning, juggling, object manipulation, and stilt-walking. Fourth & fifth grade students build on earlier skills with more advanced tricks, adding aerial work to their repertoires. After learning a wide variety of skills, each student will specialize in one or two areas, culminating in a full-costume, semester-end, circus spectacular!

K-5 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS


SCIENCE

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. 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 GoFor 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 and building hydrogen-powered cars to airplanes and spacecrafts.

Green ScienceStudents will learn all about ecosystems and how we can preserve them, from worm composting and recycling to green energy and sustainable power.

Energy, Ecology & the Environment Students will explore how the world works, and what it will take to keep it going!

Architecture & Engineering Students will study the methods available to engineers and architects, and design their own green buildings.

Animals Past & Present Our 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!

Zoology & Marine Biology Students will study the life of all animals from amoebas to humans, insects to reptiles and all sea life. This class will explore how they live and what makes them different from each other.

Chemistry Lab The science lab will be bubbling with curiosity as students examine the curious reactions that everyday materials have when they combine or change state. This class will emphasize the fun of experimentation, while teaching the complexities of all matter, right down to the atomic level.

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.

ENRICHMENT

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 program 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, chopping, 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!

Music Making WorkshopStudents will get involved in every level of producing original sounds and music, including building homemade stringed and percussion instruments from scratch.



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 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 LessonsOur 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!

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:

Led by our Manhattan Youth childcare professionals, youth are invited to join us a rotating series of activities and themed events. Activities include but are not limited to: Swimming, Indoor Sports, Sculpting with Clay, Digital Media, Counselor-led Games and Activities and Nintendo Wii Tournaments.

4TH-8TH GRADE:

The Senior Division Friday Night Program is held on our Arts, Culture, Science & Technology Level. Participants choose from activities and projects ranging from Ceramics to Sports, Music Production to Web and Game Design, Open Art Studio, Swimming, Dodge Ball, Ping Pong Tournaments, Xbox Kinect Tournaments and more.

parents, treat yourself to a few 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. They also have plenty of time to socialize and play games after a week of school. Dinner is included with registration.

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE CENTER

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Aqua Zumba®This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness party - is makin' a splash at the Center Pool! Aqua Zumba ® is perfect for those looking to add a low-impact, high-energy, aquatic exercise to their fitness routine, blending the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you won't want to miss! There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba® class so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles.

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 Swim TrainingOur Advanced Swim Training class is geared towards our most skilled adult swimmers. From timed intervals and individualized workout sets, to technique corrections and teaching advanced strokes, our swim coaches can help you achieve your swimming goals.

Aqua PilatesOur new Aqua Pilates class is a low-impact workout for adults looking to increase their flexibility while challenging themselves to improve their core strength, balance, body alignment, and posture. This class incorporates elements of traditional pilates classes, as well as yoga, calisthenics, and resistance training. Aqua Pilates is designed to use the water’s natural resistance to increase your body’s full range of motion, while stabilizing the core muscles.

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 ExerciseTo 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 4 days per week, in addition to weekly Senior Water Exercise 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 - Thursday 12:30 - 2:00 pm

Senior Water Exercise with LisaMondays and Thursdays 12:45 pm

Senior YogaFridays 12:30 - 1:15 pm

Senior Swim Lesson ClinicsLed monthly by our wonderful instructors!

FREE SENIOR PROGRAMFor Our Seniors 65+ in Lower Manhattan

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ADULT PROGRAM AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

SATURDAY FAMILY CLAY DAY MOMMY & ME CLAY CLASS

Fully equipped studio with potter wheels, clay extruder, slab roller, kilns, and lots of space

To sign up for classes

Contact Susan Kay at 212.766.1104 x259 or email [email protected]


ADULT PROGRAM AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

SATURDAY FAMILY CLAY DAY MOMMY & ME CLAY CLASS

Fully equipped studio with potter wheels, clay extruder, slab roller, kilns, and lots of space

To sign up for classes

Contact Susan Kay at 212.766.1104 x259 or email [email protected]


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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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DIVISIONS for 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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