Flatbush YMCA

10/13/2026

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The YMCA officially invented the Turkey Trot in 1896. Now is your chance to be a part of this YMCA tradition by joining Team Y for the NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K benefiting the YMCA of Greater New York! 
🗓️Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
📍Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Make each mile count for your FLATBUSH neighborhood! All participants will receive FREE race entry, and be required to raise a minimum of $250 prior to race day in support of your FLATBUSH Y community.

Team Y fundraisers will receive a race fee waiver, with limited spots available. 
Participants who join Team Y will receive:
* FREE race entry to the Great Gobble 5K
* A personal fundraising page
* Support and resources from the YMCA team
* Official race shirt
* Finisher medal
* The opportunity to make a direct impact in their community
Don’t miss your chance to Join Team Y and strengthen your local FLATBUSH Y Community!

10/13/2026

The YMCA officially invented the Turkey Trot in 1896. Now is your chance to be a part of this YMCA tradition by joining Team Y for the NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K benefiting the YMCA of Greater New York! 
🗓️Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
📍Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Make each mile count for your FLATBUSH neighborhood! All participants will receive FREE race entry, and be required to raise a minimum of $250 prior to race day in support of your FLATBUSH Y community.

Team Y fundraisers will receive a race fee waiver, with limited spots available. 
Participants who join Team Y will receive:
* FREE race entry to the Great Gobble 5K
* A personal fundraising page
* Support and resources from the YMCA team
* Official race shirt
* Finisher medal
* The opportunity to make a direct impact in their community
Don’t miss your chance to Join Team Y and strengthen your local FLATBUSH Y Community!

10/07/2026

Our 2026 Young at Heart Gala was an evening of celebration and connection as we raised funds to support our youth sports, enrichment, afterschool and summer programs. Thank you to our incredible staff and our Flatbush Senior Community Members Yvonne, Mervyn, Emmaline and Marie for making this an unforgettable night. Extra big congratulations to our honorees: Assembly Member AM Brian Cunningham and Shawn Campbell Community Board 14 District Manager. Your continued support of the Flatbush YMCA allows us serve our community everyday. 💜

09/27/2026

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Thank you for all of your support this weekend 🌧️

09/26/2026

We will be closed Saturday 9/26 and Sunday 9/27 due to the impending nor’easter. Please be safe and we look forward to seeing you again next week 🌧️

09/03/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend 🎉

08/31/2026

We had the most memorable 2026 summer camp! We visited the Central Park Zoo Brooklyn Cyclones game , New York Transit Museum and more! We celebrated weekly with dance parties 💃🕺 We already can’t wait for next summer! Thank you to our team and our families for making this our best one yet! ⚾️☀️🎊🛝🐘🌋

08/28/2026

Tickets are live for our annual Young at Hearts Gala!💛 Join us on Friday, October 1, 2026 at 5PM at the Flatbush YMCA located at 1401 Flatbush Avenue. Let’s celebrate an evening of connection and community! We will be raising funds to support our youth sports, enrichment, after school and summer camp programs.
We are excited to honor Assembly Member Brian Cunningham and Community Board 14 District Manager Shawn Campbell. 🎊 We also will be honoring our Flatbush Senior Community Members Yvonne Rubie, Mervyn Affoon, Emmaline Denoi and Marie Ferdinand 😊 🎟️ https://pro.gofundme.com/event/e826635

08/28/2026

Tickets are live for our annual Young at Hearts Gala!💛 Join us on Friday, October 1, 2026 at 5PM at the Flatbush YMCA located at 1401 Flatbush Avenue. Let’s celebrate an evening of connection and community! We will be raising funds to support our youth sports, enrichment, after school and summer camp programs.
We are excited to honor AM Brian Cunningham and Community Board 14 District Manager Shawn Campbell. 🎊 We also will be honoring our Flatbush Senior Community Members Yvonne Rubie, Mervyn Affoon, Emmaline Denoi and Marie Ferdinand 😊

08/26/2026

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.

08/24/2026

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!

08/19/2026

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.

08/17/2026

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.

08/10/2026

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!

08/04/2026

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.
 

07/31/2026

Today is Lifeguard Appreciation Day! We celebrate the extraordinary individuals in our branches who do far more than watch the water. At the Y, lifeguards provide safety at our pools, welcoming New Yorkers of all ages to build skills, gain confidence, and have fun in a supportive environment 🏊

07/31/2026

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.

07/30/2026

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.

07/27/2026

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.  

06/30/2026

Wishing you and your family a safe and happy long weekend! 🇺🇸