The McBurney Y in Chelsea isn’t just a gym—it’s a whole vibe. Part neighborhood mainstay, part parenting life-hack, it somehow balances swim lessons, youth basketball and toddler singalongs without breaking a sweat (you will, though).
This place is low-key stacked with everything: a pool, a gym, classrooms that transform into craft hubs, and counselors who somehow know every kid’s name by day two. It’s structured without being stiff, fun without being chaos, and sneaks in life skills like teamwork and leadership without anyone realizing they're learning. Respect.
When summer hits, McBurney levels up with day camps that actually make kids excited to wake up early. Their summer day camps are packed with the kind of stuff that keeps young minds and bodies busy in all the right ways—think theme days, group games, swim sessions and the occasional field trip that doesn’t involve yet another museum selfie. Camps are open to preschoolers through teens, and yes, they come home tired (aka the dream).
Whether you’re looking for an all-summer solution or just trying to avoid another “I’m bored” by 10am, McBurney has your back. It’s the kind of spot that becomes part of your family routine before you even realize it. Bonus: it’s not trying to be cool—it just is.