McBurney YMCA

A place for friendship, arts and crafts, and napping 😴 😅 Enriching experiences for kids start inside the Y. Anand is one of the many kids who walk through our doors and find a safe place to be themselves. Learn more and explore our available programs through the link in our bio.

This summer inside the Y, our campers made lifelong friends, learned new skills, and grew bolder and braver ☺️ From big messy art to basketball and soccer academy, we are proud to be a place of belonging and fun for New York City kids. Is your kid ready for the next adventure? Sign them up for Fall I programs through the link in our bio!

Daily workouts are different with a supportive community in your corner. Inside the Y, you’ll find friendship and fitness all in the same space.

From first-generation students to scholarship recipients, these Y students are living proof of the transformational power of our Y community—and what it truly means to go to college.

Zainab didn’t think studying computer information systems was in her future until she found her potential at the Y. Now she’s headed to Mercy University and hopes to inspire other young Black women to pursue STEM.

Through our Rowe Scholars program, students are given individualized academic planning and support through high school from specially trained Y staff members. Learn more through the link in our bio.

A home away from home. That’s what the Y is ☺️ Whether you’re a new member or a familiar face, you belong in our supportive community. Riona is one of the many smiling faces you’ll see inside our doors!

Struggling with low back pain? These simple stretches may help. Try them out + so much more at your local Y.

Everyone deserves the chance to feel confident and safe in the water.
 
It was inspiring to welcome local leaders into the pool to take part lessons and also hear firsthand how access to swim education can change lives.
 
Every lesson helps build confidence, teaches lifesaving skills, and empowers New Yorkers to stay safe in and around the water.
 

Swimming, resistance training, a chance to build community, and endless opportunities for fun. It starts inside at the Y! The Ginestiere family connect with their local Y weekly because they know there’s something there for the whole family, including summer camp for the kids!

Ready to level up your incline dumbbell press technique? Staten Island Broadway YMCA fitness instructor Daniele is here to show you how to safely lift the weight and incorporate four-second negatives. The “negative” is the lowering phase of an exercise. When doing an incline dumbbell press, it’s when the dumbbells move from the top of the press back down toward your chest. This part of the lift is as important as the press itself—it’s one of the best ways to build strength, muscle, and control 💪

Find your Y and the routine that works for you with a supportive community to cheer you on through the link in our bio.

What does it mean to stand up for your community?

For Layla, a participant in our Teens Take the City (TTC) Youth Leadership Program, it starts with using your voice.

As Layla shares, if you care about your community, don’t be afraid to speak up about issues that matter. Civic engagement isn’t reserved for elected officials or community leaders. It starts with neighbors, young people, families, and everyday residents who care enough to get involved and advocate for the people around them.

At the YMCA of Greater New York, we believe strong communities are built from the ground up. Through programs like Teens Take the City, young people develop the confidence, knowledge, and leadership skills to become active participants in shaping their neighborhoods and creating positive change.

When we empower young people to raise their voices today, we’re helping build stronger, healthier communities for tomorrow.

Rapid-fire questions are back!  

This time, we’re getting to know Malcolm, Membership Representative at the Dodge YMCA. 

Whether it’s his favorites or fun facts, hear what makes Malcolm, Malcolm! And get to know another friendly face who helps make our Y community so welcoming. 

Who’s next? You’ll have to stay tuned.  

Drawing, playing, and swimming like a stingray 🙂 It starts insides at the Y! Thibault and Max Ginestiere love coming to summer camp at McBurney YMCA, and their parents love witnessing their development, joy, and interactions with our dedicated staff!
Two-week summer camp sessions run through August 21. Learn more through the link in our bio ☀️

Inside , Timothy Ginestiere, husband to Mrs. New York American 2026 , finds a diverse and supportive community that is welcoming to his entire family. Whether enjoying pool time with his sons or exercising solo in our state-of-the-art gym facilities, his Y experience is a central and fulfilling part of his New York City experience.

Ready to join us? We’d love to have you! Learn more through the link in our bio.

As a busy mom of two and Mrs. New York American 2026, Patricia Ginestiere knows that is a place where she and her family can find a safe and supportive community every day. From resistance training to swimming and summer camp, fun for the whole family starts inside the Y. Thank you, , for being a part of our community!