Castle Hill YMCA

09/11/2026

🎨 Family Fun Friday at the Castle Hill YMCA! 💙 Under the direction of Art Instructor Nia Iglesias, families came together for a fun-filled afternoon of painting, making new friends and unforgettable memories. FamilyFunFriday

09/03/2026

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.  

05/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Summer Camp and Membership open house! It was wonderful to see your smiling faces and welcome the new families to our Y family!

Missed the Open House? You can still take advantage of all the Y has to offer: Sign up for Summer Camp! Camp starts on June 29 and runs in two-week sessions through August 21. There are still spots available, but they are filling up fast!

Save on camp by becoming a Y member! Join the Y with our Summer Pass and enjoy a $0 Joiner’s Fee + an incredible summer rate. Get swimming, strength training, group fitness, basketball, community, and making the most of summer in NYC.
Offer valid through 6/15.

Learn more at ymcanyc.org/

05/05/2026

The Office of Council-member Amanda Farías stopped by our lobby for Participatory Budgeting. Members got an opportunity to cast their vote for projects they wish to take place in our community. 🗳️✨

05/05/2026

The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Y, our Board Chair and members participated in an early Spring Cleanup to begin getting the facility ready for the summer ☀️🧹🪏🪴

05/05/2026

College Tour 2026 📚🛣️🧑‍🎓👩🏽‍🎓

05/04/2026

Our teens went on a 3-day, 2-night College Tour. Despite it being early, they were excited to go.

05/04/2026

It was a morning of smiles,laughter and lots of fun when the Easter bunny and Alice in Wonderland characters met for the Easter EGGstravaganza. The children enjoyed crafts, face painting, making sweet treats and their favorite, hunting for candy-filled eggs.

05/04/2026

Women’s Month is celebrated in March but the resilience, perseverance and strength of our members who make choices for a healthy lifestyle, as well as historical figures are championed everyday. Our member walked by and noticed a pic of her great aunt Shirley Chisholm!