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After School Programs at Kings Bay Y include activities such as Archery, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Pickleball, Thai Boxing, and Israel Folk Dance. The programs also offer arts and enrichment options like Drama Club, Theatre, Introduction to Watercolor Painting, Color Your World, Colored Sounds, Poet’s Circle, Ukelele Voices, Young Songmakers, and Everybody Can Dance. Academic and skill-based options include Math and English State Test Prep, Mental Arithmetic, Express C# – Beginner Level, Interactive Science, Introduction to Astronomy, Russian (For Beginners), College Essay Writing Workshop, SAT Prep Lessons for High School Students, and SHSAT Prep Lessons for Middle School Students.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Additional offerings connected to After School Programs at Kings Bay Y include the After School Academy, After School at Ave W, After School at Brooklyn RISE Charter School, After School at I.S. 206 SONYC, FREE SONYC After School Program at Avenue W, SONYC @ Mainsite., Weekend Academy, Weekend Programs, Sunday Funday Classes, Mini Camps, Summer Day Camp, Teen Travel Camp, Swim Camp, Preschool Summer Camp, Kochavim After School Academy, Kochavim Summer Camp, Avenue W Summer Program, CLASSP Program, and programs for those with special needs. The organization also runs Children’s Group Swim Classes, Private Swim Lessons, Personal Training, Sports Programs, Sports for Adults, Yoga for Every Body, Yoga Way of Living, Tai Chi, SilverSneakers, and a Program for Deaf or Hearing Impaired Older Adults. Teen and Jewish-focused options include the Jewish Tween Program, Tween Jewish Program, Ogen Teen Program, NYC Teen Trip to Israel, Tot Shabbat, Israel Club at Brooklyn Tech, Israel Club at The Leon M. Goldstein High School, JSU club at Brooklyn Millennium High School, and JSU Club at School of the Future.
The Kings Bay Y operates as a full-service community center and has remained true to its 60-year-old mission. Its mission states that Kings Bay YM-YWHA strives to build and strengthen communities, create meaningful relationships and lasting friendships, and foster deeper connections among individuals, families, and partner institutions in Brooklyn. Under the JCC Brooklyn umbrella, it has made inroads in Brownstone Brooklyn and North Brooklyn. Kings Bay YM-YWHA states that it does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, family status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws, and that it will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A free parking lot is available for Kings Bay Y members and visitors.
The leadership team includes Anthony Sneag, Co-President; Leonid Vayner, Vice Co-President; Benjamin Folkinshteyn, Treasurer/Secretary; Stephen R. Reiner, Chairman Emeritus; Michael Gantcher, Martin Gold, Dror Katzir, Alexandra Miroff, Maxim Miroff, Ariel Marx Noyman, Ted Resnick, and Eugene Shkolnikov as members of the Board of Directors; and Leonard Petlakh, Executive Director; Daniel Zeltser, Chief Operating Officer; and Andrew Brodsky, Chief Financial Officer.
Last updated June 4, 2026.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Additional offerings connected to After School Programs at Kings Bay Y include the After School Academy, After School at Ave W, After School at Brooklyn RISE Charter School, After School at I.S. 206 SONYC, FREE SONYC After School Program at Avenue W, SONYC @ Mainsite., Weekend Academy, Weekend Programs, Sunday Funday Classes, Mini Camps, Summer Day Camp, Teen Travel Camp, Swim Camp, Preschool Summer Camp, Kochavim After School Academy, Kochavim Summer Camp, Avenue W Summer Program, CLASSP Program, and programs for those with special needs. The organization also runs Children’s Group Swim Classes, Private Swim Lessons, Personal Training, Sports Programs, Sports for Adults, Yoga for Every Body, Yoga Way of Living, Tai Chi, SilverSneakers, and a Program for Deaf or Hearing Impaired Older Adults. Teen and Jewish-focused options include the Jewish Tween Program, Tween Jewish Program, Ogen Teen Program, NYC Teen Trip to Israel, Tot Shabbat, Israel Club at Brooklyn Tech, Israel Club at The Leon M. Goldstein High School, JSU club at Brooklyn Millennium High School, and JSU Club at School of the Future.
The Kings Bay Y operates as a full-service community center and has remained true to its 60-year-old mission. Its mission states that Kings Bay YM-YWHA strives to build and strengthen communities, create meaningful relationships and lasting friendships, and foster deeper connections among individuals, families, and partner institutions in Brooklyn. Under the JCC Brooklyn umbrella, it has made inroads in Brownstone Brooklyn and North Brooklyn. Kings Bay YM-YWHA states that it does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, family status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws, and that it will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A free parking lot is available for Kings Bay Y members and visitors.
The leadership team includes Anthony Sneag, Co-President; Leonid Vayner, Vice Co-President; Benjamin Folkinshteyn, Treasurer/Secretary; Stephen R. Reiner, Chairman Emeritus; Michael Gantcher, Martin Gold, Dror Katzir, Alexandra Miroff, Maxim Miroff, Ariel Marx Noyman, Ted Resnick, and Eugene Shkolnikov as members of the Board of Directors; and Leonard Petlakh, Executive Director; Daniel Zeltser, Chief Operating Officer; and Andrew Brodsky, Chief Financial Officer.
Last updated June 4, 2026.
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