The Prospect Park YMCA offers a variety of classes for all ages, from prenatal yoga and kids art classes to tai chi, ballet and Aerobox. It also has a swimming pool, a weight room and a cardio room.
Founded in 1973, Camp Friendship began when neighbors decided to raise funds for kids in need to attend summer camp. Since then, after school and recreational programs including basketball and baseball are supported by a staff of trained parents and youth volunteers. Arts and crafts, martial arts and dance/movement and fitness program featuring ballet, tap, modern dance, creative dance and gymnastics is also available for children ages 5 through 14 years old. The not-for-profit organization is open year-round and provides after school programs during the school year.
Located on the corner of Carroll Street and Seventh Avenue, the Old First Reformed Church is a Protestant denomination church dating back to the turn of the 20th century. The architecture is neo-Gothic, featuring impressive stained glass windows and arches. Sunday church services utilize the church's original pipe organ. Sunday school, adult education, children's choir and outreach programs are all available.
Park Slope Senior Citizens Center is a day center for Park Slope's senior citizens, located in All Saints Episcopal Church on a shady block of Seventh Street, just off of Seventh Avenue. Here, seniors can socialize, participate in games, exercise and enjoy outings. Lunch is served daily, and regular activities include bingo.
The central branch of the Brooklyn Public Library contains a catalogue that includes books, magazines, periodicals, reference texts and multimedia materials, as well as manuscripts, photographs and maps. Memorabilia and other ephemera are also included in the collection. The facility is wheelchair-accessible and has a book drop, copy machines, bicycle racks, meeting rooms and free wireless internet. Visit the central branch online through the Brooklyn Public Library's website for more information and call with any questions, comments and concerns.
Located just a few blocks south of Prospect Park, Holy Name Church is a Catholic church dating back to the 19th century. The church recently welcomed a new pastor, Reverend James K. Cunningham to its parish staff. The church grounds additionally host a Catholic school, the Holy Name of Jesus School. Mass is held Monday through Friday at 7am and 9am, Saturday at 9am and 5:30pm, and Sundays at 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am and noon. The 9am Sunday service is in Spanish.
According to its official mission statement, the Brooklyn Tech Alumni Association exists, "[t]o support Brooklyn Technical High School as the premier specialized high school for science, technology, engineering and mathematics by harnessing the intellectual and financial power of Tech alumni." To that end, the organization has raised more than $15 million in donations since its inception. An endowment initiated in 1998 will ensure the school will continue to have financial backing for years to come. See the official website for more detailed information on the association's work and upcoming events.
The Clinton Hill Branch features a robust Black Studies collection. It is also noted for strong art reference and video collections. The library caters to the economically and racially diverse mix of people in the area. Students from the nearby Pratt Institute also take advantage of the library's resources.