About The Armory
The HCZ Armory is a multi-purpose, community wellness center committed to empowering a culture of health and wellness in Central Harlem. They do this by offering high-quality fitness programming to Harlem Children’s Zone scholars, families, staff, and community members.
HCZ Armory Services
Daily Youth and Community Programming
Daily fitness classes and sports activities, including cardio dance, yoga, adult gymnastics, Parent and Me gymnastics for toddlers, and a fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights
Daily Youth and Community Programming
![Children sit on the floor of a gym with their arms raised in a yoga pose](https://hcz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_3773-edited-938x625.png)
Athletic Development
Support for HCZ scholar-athletes in managing academic and athletic requirements and guidance on becoming college athletes
Athletic Development
![Female track coach smiling and standing in front of track equipment](https://hcz.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/syreeta-small-web-1000x545.png)
Expert Instruction
Expert instruction in tennis, gymnastics, basketball, flag rugby, lacrosse, dance, golf, and soccer
Expert Instruction
![A girl is practicing gymnastics. She is in a mid-air split on a trampoline.](https://hcz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_3822-938x625.jpg)
Staff and Scholar Training
Opportunities to learn CPR, First Aid, RTE, team sport training, team building, and adventure-based learning
Staff and Scholar Training
![Community Members | With instructors guiding them, young kids participate in a fitness class in a large sports space.](https://hcz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/armory-aerial-941x625.jpg)
Community Tennis
Tennis courts are available to rent hourly at no cost to all community members, HCZ families, and staff
Community Tennis
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Team and Intramural Sports
Weekly intramural sports leagues, including track and field, tennis, gymnastics, and flag rugby
Team and Intramural Sports
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Community Events
Space for large-scale community events
Community Events
![A large group of people in colorful matching shirts gathered in a sports dome](https://hcz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/harlem-armory-938x625.png)
Location
![Healthy Harlem | A little boy dressed as a doctor playfully holds a stethoscope to another boy.](https://hcz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_1194-1200x800.jpg)
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