McCarren Play Center

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Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
11/18
Tuesday
11/19
Wednesday
11/20
Thursday
11/21
Friday
11/22
Saturday
11/23
Sunday
11/24

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:00 a
McCarren Adult Morning Basketball
Gymnasium

McCarren Adult Morning Basketball

Gymnasium

Enjoy open play basketball with fellow members

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:30 a - 9:00 a
MC Good Morning Fitness
Cardio Room

MC Good Morning Fitness

Cardio Room

This program helps assist member reach their fitness goals. There is help in how to use exercise machine and help adjust training methods

Instructor: Nathan Keitt

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime
Gymnasium

MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime

Gymnasium

Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Ages: Preschool, Child

12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Join the popular sport of pickleball. Compete with other members in open games and increase your skills.

Instructor: Morris Nelson

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Youth Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 5:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder Teens
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder Teens

McCarren Play Center

This program helps teen members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Child, Teen

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Mc Homework Help
Multi-Use Room C

Mc Homework Help

Multi-Use Room C

Children ages 6-14 are provided with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. including program built around sports, famous artists, and STEAM.

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Intro to gaming
McCarren Play Center

Intro to gaming

McCarren Play Center

Learn the different systems that have been made in the last 30 years of gaming. Learn how far video game developers have improved and learn where it all started

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:00 p
MC Teen Volleyball with Ashley
Gymnasium

MC Teen Volleyball with Ashley

Gymnasium

This Program focuses on teaching the fundamentals of volleyball and developing skills to play the game. During the weekly practices teens will learn/ teach each other different game plays to promote teamwork and friendly competition.

Instructor: Ashley Best

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:00 p
MC Plyomettrics and SAQs
Multi-Use Room A

MC Plyomettrics and SAQs

Multi-Use Room A

This class brings body weight, cardiovascular and strength training together in a high intensity interval training style to help increase speed agility and quickness that will convert into increased performance and safety while playing recreational activities.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

6:30 p - 7:30 p
Bodyweight Interval Training
Multi-Use Room C

Bodyweight Interval Training

Multi-Use Room C

Bodyweight Interval Training is an energetic yet low impact exercise class that will get your muscles moving! This mix of cardio and body weight strength exercises is a great way to get a full body workout. Whether you're new to exercise or not, the modifications offered in this class make it open to all fitness levels. Come check it out! Please bring your own yoga mat!

Instructor: Harriet Carter-Range

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 8:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder adults
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder adults

McCarren Play Center

This program helps adult members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 10:00 p
Adult Adaptive Basketball
Gymnasium

Accessible Facilities

Adult Adaptive Basketball

Gymnasium

Adaptive sports (basketball) with fellow members of the adaptive community.

Ages: Adult, Senior

Accessible Facilities
This program has been specifically adapted for people with disabilities.

9:00 p - 10:00 p
Core of Steel
Multi-Use Room A

Core of Steel

Multi-Use Room A

This program will be focused on breaking down and building a CORE OF STEEL!!! we will be growing together in the path of learning the importance of mid section.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:00 a
McCarren Adult Morning Basketball
Gymnasium

McCarren Adult Morning Basketball

Gymnasium

Enjoy open play basketball with fellow members

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime
Gymnasium

MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime

Gymnasium

Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Ages: Preschool, Child

12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Join the popular sport of pickleball. Compete with other members in open games and increase your skills.

Instructor: Morris Nelson

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 1:00 p
MC Step in the name of Love
Multi-Use Room A

MC Step in the name of Love

Multi-Use Room A

This is step fitness class for beginners to improve health and wellness, using step platforms and music to keep the body pumping as well as getting in shape.

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Youth Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 5:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder Teens
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder Teens

McCarren Play Center

This program helps teen members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Child, Teen

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Mc Homework Help
Multi-Use Room C

Mc Homework Help

Multi-Use Room C

Children ages 6-14 are provided with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. including program built around sports, famous artists, and STEAM.

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 5:00 p
MC Cricut Designer
Multi-Use Room C

MC Cricut Designer

Multi-Use Room C

Learn to creating beautiful designs and showcasing the products you create with fashion and logo making.

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:00 p
MC MVP Sports
Gymnasium

MC MVP Sports

Gymnasium

This program is to show youths different kinds of sports and games. They will learn the rules, and team up with others to try out the sports.

Instructor: Devine Chisholm

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

7:00 p - 8:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder adults
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder adults

McCarren Play Center

This program helps adult members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 10:00 p
MC Open Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Open Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Open court basketball for adults that want to just play a casual game or to challenge fellow members in a variety of different games whether it be o1 on 1 or full court.

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:00 a
McCarren Adult Morning Basketball
Gymnasium

McCarren Adult Morning Basketball

Gymnasium

Enjoy open play basketball with fellow members

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:30 a - 9:00 a
MC Good Morning Fitness
Cardio Room

MC Good Morning Fitness

Cardio Room

This program helps assist member reach their fitness goals. There is help in how to use exercise machine and help adjust training methods

Instructor: Nathan Keitt

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime
Gymnasium

MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime

Gymnasium

Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Ages: Preschool, Child

12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult Beginner's Pickleball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Beginner's Pickleball

Gymnasium

Come learn or get better with our beginner's day for pickleball. It is never too late to enjoy the growing new sport of Pickleball!!

Instructor: Morris Nelson

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Youth Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 5:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder Teens
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder Teens

McCarren Play Center

This program helps teen members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Child, Teen

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Mc Homework Help
Multi-Use Room C

Mc Homework Help

Multi-Use Room C

Children ages 6-14 are provided with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. including program built around sports, famous artists, and STEAM.

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 5:00 p
MC Cricut Designer
Multi-Use Room C

MC Cricut Designer

Multi-Use Room C

Learn to creating beautiful designs and showcasing the products you create with fashion and logo making.

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:00 p
MC MVP Sports
Gymnasium

MC MVP Sports

Gymnasium

This program is to show youths different kinds of sports and games. They will learn the rules, and team up with others to try out the sports.

Instructor: Devine Chisholm

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:00 p
MC Plyomettrics and SAQs
Multi-Use Room A

MC Plyomettrics and SAQs

Multi-Use Room A

This class brings body weight, cardiovascular and strength training together in a high intensity interval training style to help increase speed agility and quickness that will convert into increased performance and safety while playing recreational activities.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 8:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder adults
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder adults

McCarren Play Center

This program helps adult members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 10:00 p
MC Adult Volleyball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Volleyball

Gymnasium

Adult Volleyball

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 p - 10:00 p
Core of Steel
Multi-Use Room A

Core of Steel

Multi-Use Room A

This program will be focused on breaking down and building a CORE OF STEEL!!! we will be growing together in the path of learning the importance of mid section.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:00 a
McCarren Adult Morning Basketball
Gymnasium

McCarren Adult Morning Basketball

Gymnasium

Enjoy open play basketball with fellow members

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime
Gymnasium

MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime

Gymnasium

Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Ages: Preschool, Child

12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Join the popular sport of pickleball. Compete with other members in open games and increase your skills.

Instructor: Morris Nelson

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 1:00 p
MC Step in the name of Love
Multi-Use Room A

MC Step in the name of Love

Multi-Use Room A

This is step fitness class for beginners to improve health and wellness, using step platforms and music to keep the body pumping as well as getting in shape.

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Youth Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 5:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder Teens
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder Teens

McCarren Play Center

This program helps teen members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Child, Teen

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Mc Homework Help
Multi-Use Room C

Mc Homework Help

Multi-Use Room C

Children ages 6-14 are provided with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. including program built around sports, famous artists, and STEAM.

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Mc Learning the basics of art
Multi-Use Room C

Mc Learning the basics of art

Multi-Use Room C

This program teaches the youths the basics of different kinds of art and helps with project to showcase to other youth members

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:00 p
MC MVP Sports
Gymnasium

MC MVP Sports

Gymnasium

This program is to show youths different kinds of sports and games. They will learn the rules, and team up with others to try out the sports.

Instructor: Devine Chisholm

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

7:00 p - 8:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder adults
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder adults

McCarren Play Center

This program helps adult members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 10:00 p
MC Open Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Open Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Open court basketball for adults that want to just play a casual game or to challenge fellow members in a variety of different games whether it be o1 on 1 or full court.

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:00 a
McCarren Adult Morning Basketball
Gymnasium

McCarren Adult Morning Basketball

Gymnasium

Enjoy open play basketball with fellow members

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:30 a - 9:00 a
MC Good Morning Fitness
Cardio Room

MC Good Morning Fitness

Cardio Room

This program helps assist member reach their fitness goals. There is help in how to use exercise machine and help adjust training methods

Instructor: Nathan Keitt

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime
Gymnasium

MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime

Gymnasium

Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Ages: Preschool, Child

12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Join the popular sport of pickleball. Compete with other members in open games and increase your skills.

Instructor: Morris Nelson

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Youth Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 5:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder Teens
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder Teens

McCarren Play Center

This program helps teen members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Child, Teen

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Mc Homework Help
Multi-Use Room C

Mc Homework Help

Multi-Use Room C

Children ages 6-14 are provided with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. including program built around sports, famous artists, and STEAM.

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Mc Learning the basics of art
Multi-Use Room C

Mc Learning the basics of art

Multi-Use Room C

This program teaches the youths the basics of different kinds of art and helps with project to showcase to other youth members

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:00 p
MC Teen Volleyball with Ashley
Gymnasium

MC Teen Volleyball with Ashley

Gymnasium

This Program focuses on teaching the fundamentals of volleyball and developing skills to play the game. During the weekly practices teens will learn/ teach each other different game plays to promote teamwork and friendly competition.

Instructor: Ashley Best

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:00 p
MC Plyomettrics and SAQs
Multi-Use Room A

MC Plyomettrics and SAQs

Multi-Use Room A

This class brings body weight, cardiovascular and strength training together in a high intensity interval training style to help increase speed agility and quickness that will convert into increased performance and safety while playing recreational activities.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 8:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder adults
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder adults

McCarren Play Center

This program helps adult members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 10:00 p
MC Adult Volleyball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Volleyball

Gymnasium

Adult Volleyball

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 p - 10:00 p
Core of Steel
Multi-Use Room A

Core of Steel

Multi-Use Room A

This program will be focused on breaking down and building a CORE OF STEEL!!! we will be growing together in the path of learning the importance of mid section.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
8:00 a - 12:00 a

8:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Come by and play against fellow members and enjoy a friendly game of baskeball

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 4:00 p
Keen Adaptive Basketball
Gymnasium

Accessible Facilities

Keen Adaptive Basketball

Gymnasium

Keen Adaptive basketball clinic

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Accessible Facilities
This program has been specifically adapted for people with disabilities.

4:00 p - 11:59 p
Saturday Night Lights at McCarren teens
McCarren Play Center

Accessible Facilities

Saturday Night Lights at McCarren teens

McCarren Play Center

Join us as NYC Parks partners with NYPD, DYCD,
DOE, and NYC’s five District Attorney’s Offices to extend the hours
of recreation centers on Saturday nights for youth and teens! The
following activities can be expected during Saturday Night Lights at
McCarren Play Center: basketball and access to the fitness and cardio rooms.

Ages: Child, Teen

Accessible Facilities
This program has been specifically adapted for people with disabilities.

Building Hours
Closed

Media Lab Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
11/18
Tuesday
11/19
Wednesday
11/20
Thursday
11/21
Friday
11/22
Saturday
11/23
Sunday
11/24

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 10:30 a
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Sarah Skwira

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 6:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Sarah Skwira

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Intro to Computers
Media Lab

Intro to Computers

Media Lab

Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools!

Instructor: Dan Lowe

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 6:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

4:00 p - 6:00 p
Intro to Digital Video
Media Lab

Intro to Digital Video

Media Lab

Develop basic video production skills to craft your own narrative or documentary.

Instructor: Dan Lowe

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Sarah Skwira

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Content Creator
Media Lab

Content Creator

Media Lab

Take the platforms you usually use for fun and learn how to actually become a content creator by learning how to shoot, edit, and optimize your post results on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

Instructor: Dan Lowe

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 6:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

4:00 p - 6:00 p
Content Creators!
Media Lab

Content Creators!

Media Lab

Take the platforms you usually use for fun and learn how to actually become a content creator by learning how to shoot, edit, and optimize your post results on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

Instructor: Dan Lowe

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Sarah Skwira

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 6:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

4:00 p - 6:00 p
Intro to Podcasting
Media Lab

Intro to Podcasting

Media Lab

Learn how to create and produce your own podcast, a series of audio shows that can be played on portable audio devices.

Instructor: Dan Lowe

Ages: Child, Teen

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Intro to Podcasting
Media Lab

Intro to Podcasting

Media Lab

Learn how to create and produce your own podcast, a series of audio shows that can be played on portable audio devices.

Instructor: Dan Lowe

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Sarah Skwira

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 6:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

4:00 p - 6:00 p
Skate Media
Media Lab

Skate Media

Media Lab

Gain video, photography, and editing skills while documenting action at NYC Skate parks!

Instructor: Dan Lowe

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:30 p
One-On-One Help
Media Lab

One-On-One Help

Media Lab

Receive one-on-one training in basic computer skills!

Instructor: Dan Lowe

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
8:00 a - 12:00 a

Building Hours
Closed