Children's 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.

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.

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.