Youth Programs

You may not realize it, but at our community centers, many of our daily offerings directly and positively impact brain health regardless of age! We are thrilled to announce Healthy…

I’m Gabby, a Marketing and Communications Summer Intern at the 14Y through PENCIL, a nonprofit that connects New York City students with professional opportunities. As a student, I am very…

At the 14Y we often say, “You belong here.” We put this value into action by creating and implementing exciting, inclusive programming. One such example is New Country Pride Camp…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which started in America in 1949 and was founded by the Mental Health America Organization. I would like to share with you what it’s…

International Youth Day is a day to celebrate young people’s voices and actions as well as their unique engagement in social issues. In recent years, youth engagement has increased, especially…

Want to learn more about our in-person Youth Center before registering? Join us for a virtual info session where our staff will answer your questions about our safety protocols, how…

The 14th Street Y is proud to announce a new program this fall for students in kindergarten through grade 5, the 14Y Youth Center! Cat Kenny, the 14Y’s Manager of…

Many people are under the assumption that government agencies at all levels are still under temporary lockdown restrictions and are not functioning. The reality is actually the opposite. For families…

With COVID-19 on the rise again in parts of New York, it is more important than ever to properly wash our hands – for our own safety and the safety of others. For Global Handwashing Day, we…