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Every day, the Y celebrates the educators that ensure our city’s youth are safe during the after-school hours. We asked some dedicated staff to share their favorite thing about being involved in afterschool programs at the Y.

Sleepaway Camp encourages kids to move outside their comfort zone, try new things, and master skills beyond the everyday. Learn how to prepare your child for a fantastic summer away from home!

With so many choices, choosing the right summer camp can be overwhelming. Here are 5 things to consider when selecting the perfect place for your child!

Summer vacation may be over with your family. But don’t count out fall. This is a perfect time to focus on your family’s health and well-being and commit.

It’s a big year for New York City’s YMCA camp in Huguenot, which celebrates 100 years in 2018.

Since 2014, Y afterschool children in Greenpoint have about healthy living and smart eating habits in a fun and hands-on environment in a garden tucked into McCarren Park.

It’s been over a year since I arrived from Afghanistan. At the beginning it was hard — you have to learn the language to understand people. After I went to Y events and made new friends, I learned how to communicate better.

Y afterschool paved the way for Lorraine Singletary to finish her degree with the peace of mind that her daughter was safe and happy at the YMCA.

The Flushing Y helped Pacielly Morelo find her way from free dance classes to teen programs. This fall, she was the first in her family to go away to college.