Big Kids, Bigger Feelings

Give your child the ultimate sports experience right here on the Upper West Side. Our youth sports programs in NYC combine expert coaching, exciting games, and a supportive community where kids build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of sports. From basketball and soccer to volleyball, tennis, pickleball, and training classes, there’s a place for every child to shine—whether they’re just starting out or ready to level up.

Don’t wait—spots fill fast. Register today and get your child in the game!

• Infants + Toddlers Sports Classes

• School Age Sports Classes

• Tweens + Teens Sports Classes

Give your child confidence, safety skills, and a love of the water this fall at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. Our expert instructors make learning to swim fun while helping children build coordination, strength, and independence.

Infant + Toddler Swim Classes (6 months–5 years)

Playful, age-appropriate lessons introduce little ones to the water and set the foundation for safe swimming:

• Bubbling Babies (6–12 months)

• Starfish (12–18 months)

• Seahorses (18–30 months)

• Little Fish (30–36 months)

• Dolphins 1 – Beginner (2.5–3.5 years, drop-off)

• Dolphins 2 – Intermediate (3–5 years, drop-off)

• Dolphins 3 – Advanced (3–5 years, drop-off)

School-Age Swim Classes (5–14 years)

Progressive levels that grow with your child, from first strokes to advanced technique:

• Blue – Beginner 1 (5–8 years)

• Yellow – Beginner 2 (5–8 years)

• Green – Intermediate 1 (5–14 years)

• Purple – Intermediate 2 (5–14 years)

• Red – Advanced (5–14 years)

• JCC Swim Club (by instructor placement)

Register today and watch your child build lifelong skills in a safe, supportive environment.

Private Swim Lessons

The JCC offers private and semi-private swim lessons to children ages 6 months and up. Book now with one of our expert instructors!

Explore joyful, meaningful, and age-appropriate ways for children to connect with Jewish life, language, and values. Whether your child is just beginning their Jewish journey or preparing for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, our programs are built to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection at every stage.

Havurah (Grades Pre-K-2)
Our signature experiential program for Pre-K–Grade 3 brings Jewish holidays, values, and stories to life through art, music, and hands-on activities. Fridays have never felt so joyful!

Hebrew Homepage (Grades K-7)
Learn Hebrew your way. This online, private one-on-one tutoring program for Grades K–7 offers flexible scheduling and four personalized tracks—from Aleph Bet basics to full B-Mitzvah prep.

Off the Bimah – Bar/Bat/B Mitzvah Prep Program (Grades 6-7)
This is a fresh take on B-Mitzvah learning. With small groups and big conversations, this experience empowers tweens to explore what becoming B-Mitzvah really means to them, beyond the ceremony.

Fall Teen Fitness Classes at The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan

Help your tween or teen build strength, confidence, and lifelong healthy habits in our youth fitness programs on the Upper West Side. Our classes offer a variety of options, including small-group training, personal training, Pilates for focus and core strength, private swim lessons, and more. Teens can also join basketball membership + classes and competitive leagues, all led by certified youth coaches in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.

Encourage your teen to stay active, develop skills, and make friends while enjoying expert-led programs designed for their growth and wellness.

Explore Our Teen Fitness Classes

• Basketball Leagues
  Competitive and recreational leagues for teens to develop skills and teamwork.

• Pilates 4 Attention + Mindfulness
  Pilates-based classes focusing on improving focus and mindfulness.

• Teen Pilates
  Pilates sessions designed to enhance core strength and flexibility.

• Tween Fit Lab
  A dynamic program combining fitness training with fun activities.

• Personal Training
  One-on-one sessions tailored to individual fitness goals.

• Private Swim Lessons
  Personalized swim instruction focusing on technique and confidence.

Looking for a way to ensure your child gets safely from school to their after-school activities? Want to guarantee their afternoons are filled with play, productivity, and a nurturing community? The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is your one-stop-shop for all of this and more. We’ll pick up your child from their school and make sure they’re comfortably situated at the JCC and that they have a great time in the process! We are pleased to share that we are offering pick-up service and Clubhouse on Mondays–Thursdays for children in grades PK–5 enrolled in PS 9, PS 87, PS 334, PS 199, Parkside, Success Academy Upper West, MDS and Calhoun.

If we do not offer pick-up from your school, but you are still interested in our Clubhouse program, we also offer an option to register for Drop-Off Clubhouse. The program runs Mondays-Thursdays from school dismissal until 5:30 pm, and you are welcome to register for one, two, three, or four afternoons a week.

Explore winter semester classes today!

Turning 2s at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is a joyful, registration-based drop-off program for children turning two between September and December. Offered two mornings per week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) with an optional Friday Shabbat Together class, the program nurtures curiosity, confidence, and early independence. Rooted in a child-centered curriculum that celebrates each child’s competence and potential, our warm, welcoming classrooms inspire exploration and creativity through hands-on, developmentally appropriate experiences guided by caring teachers who help every child discover, grow, and thrive.

Toddler Playgroup
A gentle introduction to separation and classroom routines through play, song, and connection.
Available on Tuesdays + Thursdays at:

• 9 AM
• 9:30 AM
• 10:30 AM

*Winter* Shabbat Together
A Friday morning class celebrating Shabbat through stories, music, movement, and community.
Learn More + Register

*Winter* Turning 2s
A drop-off program that nurtures independence and creativity through hands-on exploration.

• Mon/Wed
• Tue/Thu