McBurney YMCA

Our staff are the heart of the Y community. And we love celebrating them whenever we can. 🎉

This summer, we were honored to visit all 25 branches across the five boroughs to acknowledge and honor Y employee work milestones.

Whether they have been here for 5 years or are going on year 25, we thank them for their service and commitment to the Y mission.

Want to join the team at the Y? See what careers opportunities there are by visiting ymcanyc.org/careers.

The real heroes of summer camp? Y camp counselors and staff!

As we enter the final week of Y summer camp, we want to give a huge shout out to our amazing staff who dedicated their summer to ensuring every Y camper remained safe while having their best summer ever. Thank you for all that you do!

The Y is always looking for great staff across our branches in the five boroughs – learn more about Y careers by visiting ymcanyc.org/careers.

Red light, green light; hula hoops, obstacle courses and more – the BEST summer games are in full effect at Y summer camp.

What childhood camp games were your favorite growing up?

Learn more about Y summer camp at ymcanyc.org/camp.

Y staff were feeling the *spirit* last week at the “Y Summer Games.” 🏅🏆

Last week was the YMCA of Greater New York’s annual spirit week which took on a “summer games” theme. Each day of the week, staffers took part in themed activities to reflect the Ys values – Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, and Personal Growth. In addition to participating in games, staff members were treated to perks such as free lunches, breakfasts, staff head shots, and more.

Want to join the team at the Y? See what careers opportunities there are by visiting ymcanyc.org/careers.

There’s no smile quite like a summer camp smile! 😊

Y campers are smiling ear to ear as they continue experiencing the joys of Y summer camp.

Give your kid a reason to smile and sign them up for camp at ymcanyc.org/camp.

“Thank you to the Y for giving teens like me an unforgettable and fun experience.”

Lauren joined the Y’s teen programs after seeing the positive impact and experience other teens her age were having. After joining, she took advantage of every program her branch offered – Teen Night Out, Teens Take the City, Rowe Scholars, and more.

She is thankful for the confidence each program has helped her build and is looking forward to taking all that she learned during her time at the Y to college this fall. At College Decision Day, Lauren was recently awarded the scholarship which she will put toward her education this fall at Hudson Valley Community College () .

To learn more about teen programs visit ymcanyc.org/teens and to give to support teen programs visit ymcanyc.org/give.

Today is Lifeguard Appreciation Day— THANK YOU to our incredible Y lifeguards!

Sending our ❤️ and appreciation to ALL lifeguards for keeping New Yorkers safe in and around water.

To learn more about becoming a lifeguard, visit ymcanyc.org/lifeguard.

“I am grateful for the friendships and relationships I made” - Juleini

Juleini and Kelis have known each other since they were babies – they’ve shared a lot together over the years, including their Y experience and soon they will head off to where they are both planning to major in nursing.

They both credit the Y for helping them get prepared for college and push them out of their comfort zone.

“The Y has made me more open minded and made me try things I never thought I would have done.” – Kelis

Learn more about Y teen programs and get involved at ymcanyc.org/teens. To give to support Y teen programs, visit ymcanyc.org/give.

Every day is a new adventure at the McBurney summer camp! Our team is bringing the fun with exciting themes like “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Super heroes vs Villains” where campers created their own zoos and dressed up as their favorite heroes.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have fun. There is still availability to join us for the rest of the summer.

Click the to enroll in camp today!

It was a beautiful day for golf this past Monday at the third annual YMCA of Greater New York Golf & Gala fundraiser!

Shout out to Curb Your Enthusiasm star, JB Smoove for handling hosting duties at the event, which took place at the Westchester Country Club.

And thank you to all who attended and helped us raise $780,000 – funds that will open doors for thousands of New Yorkers through the Y’s youth and teen programs.

Congratulations to our honorees, Molly Finnerty of Zenith and Rich Steimel of Lendlease, and to our Golf & Gala scholarship winner, Kadidia Bocoum.

We’d also like to acknowledge Kris Magel and Larry Bremer and thank them for their leadership of our Golf & Gala Committee.

Swipe to see highlights from the spectacular event and to learn more about how you can support the YMCA of Greater New York visit, ymcanyc.org/give

NYC kids are having their best summer ever at Y summer camp. 🎉

Y campers are finding creative ways to connect, explore and beat the heat at Y summer camp!

As we navigate this heat wave, nothing has been quite as refreshing as a dip in the pool. Did you know that nearly all of Y summer camps offer instructional swim? Give your kids the experience of summer in the city AND expose them to this important life skill.

Have you signed your kids up, yet? Learn more at ymcanyc.org/camp

“After I joined the Y and Teens Take The City, I was able to speak up and find my voice.”

Lakshmi has been a part of the Y since she was in elementary school, getting her start in Y afterschool programs. As soon as she was old enough, she jumped into teen programs – specifically Leaders Club & Teens Take the City – where she recently held the position of Youth Manhattan Borough President.

She credits Teens Take the City with helping her become more outgoing and become more comfortable using her voice

“I was able to express myself more and speak out about things that I think are important”

Lakshmi recently received the Y von der Heyden scholarship which she will put toward her education at , where she will be attending this fall.

Learn more about Y teen programs and get involved at ymcanyc.org/teens.

It won’t be a party unless you’re there!

Y Community Week officially kicks off today and you’re invited to join us for the weeklong celebration. Stop by to take part in all the fun and follow along on social media as we share stories that lift up our communities and celebrate everything that is great about the Y.

Join us in celebrating 172 years of empowering NYC, together. Learn more by visiting ymcanyc.org/communityweek

The McBurney Y is delighted to introduce our new Aquatics Coordinator, Jorge Solis Medina! Jorge is dedicated to ensuring the best and most secure experience for our members in aquatics.

As a fun swimming fact, Jorge reminds us that swimming encompasses all three fitness elements—endurance, strength, and flexibility—making it an incredibly healthy and enjoyable activity for people of all ages.

We're excited to have Jorge on our team and can't wait to see the positive impact he'll have on our aquatics program. Welcome, Jorge!