New York City Services & Resources

1. Swimming Fun All Year Round- https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/places-to-go/pools

New York City provides families with the opportunities to swim for free in the summer from the
end of June through Labor Day weekend at public outdoor poolsusually in the citys parks.
These pools also host swimming classes for children and adults for free. During the coolor parts
of the year, families can also join a recreation center to swim indoors. Children under 18 years
old join for free while adults pay an annual fee of $150, $25 for senior citizens

2. BeFit NYC- https://www.nycgovparks.org/befitnyc

BeFit NYC is the citys initiative to keep New York City residents moving and active for little to
no cost. Through the site, families can join a recreation center near them for little to no money at
all. Children under 18 years old have access to swimming lessons, gyms, fitness classes, sports
programs and more for free while adults have the option to pay $75 for a 6-month membership
or $150 for a full year at a center with a poolmembership is even less for centers without pool
access. Recreation centers can be looked up by geographical location for convenience.

3. Summer on the Hudson: Game Days- http://mommypoppins.com/newyorkcitykids/summeron-the-hudson-presents-game-days-in-west-harlem-piers-park

For free, parents/caregivers can take their child to West Harlem Piers Park every Tuesday and
Wednesday from 10am-2pm through August 31st for engaging physical activities that stimulate
their minds and their growing bodies. From the MommyPoppins website: Want something fun

to do on a sunny afternoon? Join Summer on the Hudson in West Harlem Piers Park for games
such as giant tic-tac-toe, lawn bowling, hopscotch, jump rope, and more. Small groups
are welcome.

4. Weill-Cornell Community Clinic- http://weill.cornell.edu/wccc/

Weill-Cornells Community Clinic serves families and individuals who are not insured. Run by
student doctors, the clinic takes appointments to see patients on Mondays from 5pm-8pm.
According to their website, services include:

Primary health care services

Eligibility screening for insurance programs

Health education

Social work services

Certain laboratory tests

Coordinating access to community resources, including cancer screenings and eye care
services

Walk-ins are not accepted. Patients can make appointments by using their online request form or
calling 646-WMC-WCCC (962-922)

5. NYU School of Dentistry- http://dental.nyu.edu/patientcare.html

Dental services and dentist visits are often quite expensive. For a cheaper alternative, dental
schools tend to offer more affordable options. NYU School of Dentistry, for example, accepts
Medicaid but also offers services for a lesser price than private dentists for both adults and
children. From their website: Since NYUCD focuses primarily on education and research, we

are able to offer our services at lower fees than the cost of comparable procedures at most private
practices in the area. Diagnosis and treatment is provided by dental students under the
supervision of NYU College of Dentistry faculty.

Payment for services is due at the beginning of each visit or prior to treatment completion for
procedures requiring multiple appointments. Acceptable payment methods include cash, personal
checks, money orders, credit card (Visa, AmEx, MasterCard, or Discover), many Flexible
Spending Account (FSA) cards, and New York State Medicaid.

6. Childrens Health Insurance Program- https://www.medicaid.gov/chip/chip-programinformation.html

From their website: The Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health
coverage to eligible children, through both Medicaid and separate CHIP programs. CHIP is
administered by states, according to federal requirements. The program is funded jointly by
states and the federal government. CHIP helps provide families whose income is too much for
Medicaid ensure that their uninsured children can find coverage so they can get access to the
healthcare services they may need.

7. Summer Meals- http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/sch_search/summermeals.aspx

Going beyond the school year, Summer Meals offers free breakfast and lunch options to children
under the age of 18 in New York City. Per their website, Summer Meals Program is available at

hundreds of public schools, community pool centers, New York City Housing Authority
complexes, Libraries, and other locations around the city. A summer food truck will also be
available in four locations throughout the city. Menu includes options egg and cheese biscuit for
breakfast and Eat Your Green salad options with lunch.

8. Affordable Farmers Market: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/cdpfarmersmarkets.page

New York City provides a comprehensive list of different ways to get fresh, natural produce at
more affordable rates and across different communities/socioeconomic status. The list on the
above link details, among other things, a Farmers Market for Kids which promotes healthy
eating on a budget. From the website: Farmers Markets for Kids- Farmers Markets for Kids
provides free, bilingual food-based activities for children at select farmers markets. Classes
encourage children to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables by engaging them in hands-on
activities. Children explore fruits and vegetables, taste featured recipes and receive a $2 Health
Buck coupon.

9. Karma Kids Yoga- http://www.nycgo.com/venues/karma-kids-yoga

Every Wednesday at 11:30am, a Karma Kids yoga instructor blends storytelling with yoga
stretches for children. This particular event is free and takes place at 25 West 23rd Street. Parents
can also sign up for other classesprices vary but community drop in sessions tend to be more
affordable. A community drop in class is available for a total of $2015 for the child, $5 for the

accompanying adult. Karma Kids Yoga also offers a $40 drop in class for children with special
needs.

10. Free Kayaking- http://mommypoppins.com/event/kayaking

For an extraordinary experience at no cost, children can build their gross motor skills and
participate in physical activity by learning how to kayak without even leaving New York City.
Beginning June 4 and lasting through August 27, children under 18 (accompanied by an adult
guardian) can participate in free walk-up kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park between Piers 1 and
2. From the MommyPoppins website: They have free walk-up kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge
Park between Piers 1 and 2. Everything is first come, first served. Theyll get you in a life vest,
explain the basics of kayaking, and keep watch over you in the protected embayment while you
paddle (No, you cannot go across the East River to Manhattan!). There's a 20 minute limit to
your time on the waterbut it'll be the best 20 minutes of your day!
When: Thursdays (5:30pm-6:45pm) & Saturdays (10am-3pm)