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If parents are looking for a sport that will strengthen their child’s balance, develop precision in body movement and bolster mental toughness, then they should look no further than gymnastics.

With access to world-class performing arts institutions and renowned music and concert halls, it would be hard not to be inspired by music in NYC.

Glen Pesola, 12 years old, West Side YMCA Piranhas How did you first start swimming? My mom enrolled my older brother in swimming and she thought that I would be good at it too.

While you may not find country clubs to lure your city kids into playing tennis and golf, New York does offer sprawling greens and top tennis facilities that let them tee-off or racket around.

Twenty-five years after “The Karate Kid” first hit theaters, participating in martial arts is an established part of American childhood. But it’s not just about breaking boards in midair: martial arts keeps kids fit while imparting important life skills. And in a city as varied as New York, Karate isn’t the only option—kids can take classes in Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Jiu Jitsu, Kung Fu, Judo and Capoeira, too.