The West Side YMCA is a 14-story landmark building at 5 West 63rd Street, steps from Central Park at Columbus Circle. A true neighborhood anchor for Upper West Side families, it offers programs for children from infancy through the teen years.
Families with little ones can start with infant and toddler aquatics, private swim lessons for members ages 3 and up, and Family & Friends swim lessons tailored to all skill levels. Youth community classes include hip-hop dance (Saturdays, ages 5–12), ballet, acting, karate, yoga, theater, and visual arts.
The on-site Early Childhood Center provides NYC-funded free 3K and Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) for 3- and 4-year-olds, with well-equipped classrooms, a library, indoor play spaces, and a full-sized gymnasium. Y After School runs at PS 191, PS 145, and PS 165 at low or no cost to families. Financial assistance is available for membership, programs, childcare, and camp. An on-site café, 63Bites, is located on the first floor.
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