Help your YMCA provide critical programs and services to the kids who need us most.
YMCA Sleepaway Camps: Safe adventures. New friendships. Great fun!
The long-awaited YMCA Sports Complex at the Park Slope Armory is opening!

Cross Island YMCA

Whether you're looking to start a new exercise regimen, get the kids involved in a healthy activity, make new friends or just get healthier, the Cross Island YMCA has it all.


2010 Summer Camp Guide 
Summer & Fall 2010 Program Guide (updated 5.21)

Address

238-10 Hillside Avenue
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-0505

Schedules

Adult Group Fitness 
Summer (June 28 - Aug 22)
Adult Aqua Exercise 
Summer (June 28 - Aug 22)
Open Gym

Lap/Free Swim
Spring (May 3 - June 27)
Summer (June 28 - Aug 22)
Fall I & II (Sept 7 - Dec 23)

Hours

Monday - Friday 6am-10:30pm
Saturday 7am-10pm
Sunday 7am-8pm

Members Services Desk Hours

Monday - Friday 8am-7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4:30pm


Holiday Hours

Labor Day:
Mon, Sept 6: 6am - 8pm

 

News

Cross Island YMCA is getting new Cardio Equipment on Wednesday, August 4th!  Don't worry, it will have all the same programs and settings as before but it will also include new options such as being able to save your workout session to a jump drive or connect your iPod nano, iPod touch, iPhone 3GS, or iPhone 4 to the built-in 30-pin connector.  Integrated consoles give users access to their favorite iPod® music and video, a virtual trainer and the ability to create workouts and track results.

Join the YMCA for 4 great events!

SUMMER CARNIVAL

Fri, July 30 - 4pm-7pm Y Backyard
All are Welcome For Rides, Games and Food

KIDS CAN COOK!

Fri, Aug. 6 - 6pm Y Large Gym
If you plan on participating you MUST email Child’s BIO & PHOTO & RECIPE to Jcohn@ymcanyc.org or hand to Javon (camp director) By Fri, July 30 to be in the Cook Book!

Y KIDS GOT TALENT

Sat, Oct. 9 - 6pm Y Large Gym
Open to all ages! Auditions: Saturday, Sept. 26 - 1:00pm
Email Jamé to set your audition time jcohn@ymcanyc.org

Online Auction / Wine & Cheese Banquet

Thurs, Dec. 2 - 6pm Queens County Farm
Do you have something you want to contribute to the auction?
Whether you have an auction item, you are interested in donating or you would like to make a monetary donation to our YMCA, your participation is an invaluable part of our fundraising efforts. Your donation will help raise money for our Y, and in return, we will display your organization with a link to your website and company's logo.
Contact Jamé at jcohn@ymcanyc.org or 718-551-9314 for more info. The online auction begins Nov 1st.

Purchase your Tickets in Advance!
$10 (adults) / $5 (kids 5-12yrs.) / Free under 5yrs. / $5 Parents Booster in program (For Kids Can Cook & Y Kids Got Talent)
$25 (For Wine and Cheese Banquet)

Support our Kids… with a Sponsorship!
Special Parents Package $50
Receive a Cook Book / Free Gift; One family admission (2adults/1kid) at Kids Can Cook event or Talent Show; Booster in program.

Taste of Summer $200
Sponsor a cooking table at Kids Can Cook event; Admission for 10 at Kids Can Cook Event; Half page Ad in Cook Book / Booster

Register at the CIY Front Desk or fill out the form and submit to Javon Clark, Summer Camp Director or Jamé Cohn, Fund Development Director. Questions? Contact: Jamé Cohn at 718 551 9314 or Email jcohn@ymcanyc.org.

FREE Universal Pre-Kindergarten program (UPK)
...registration is every Monday from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at the Cross Island YMCA.  Child must be a residents of the NYC boroughs and be born in 2006.  Please bring your child, their birth certificate/ passport, immunization record and 2 proofs of address.  Classes are filling up now. 

Healthy Recipe Cookbook
…We are putting together a cookbook and would like your help!  Looking for all kinds of dishes.  Contact Esther at eantoine@ymcanyc.org or call 718-551-9337 for more information.

• Y Personal Fitness creates a supportive and encouraging environment for you to start towards new health goals.

Click here for more on this free program.