DYCD - Afterschool Programs

Department of Youth and Community Development - Serving New York City Youth, Families & Communities

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	Over the past two decades, the City of New York has expanded quality after-school services to support young people and working families. The Out-of-School Time (OST) Program is the largest after-school initiative in the nation. These free programs offer a balanced mix of academic support, sports, recreational activities, and cultural experiences for elementary, middle school, and high school youth. The programs operate on most school holidays in order to meet the needs of working parents. The Beacon Program supports 80 community centers located in public schools. These centers operate in the afternoons and evenings, on weekends, during school holidays and vacation periods, and during the summer. Beacons provide a range of activities for young people including tutoring, college prep, photography, basketball, and martial arts. Services for adults and families include General Education Diploma (GED) training, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs, parenting skills workshops, and tenant education and advocacy. The Beacon Satellite Programs at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Community Centers provide high-quality services to youth after school, in the evenings and on weekends. The Beacon model, features collaborative, community programming designed to provide quality services to youth and adults after school, in the evenings, and on weekends. The Teen ACTION programs allow youth between the ages of 13 and 21 to design and implement a meaningful service project that meets a need in their community. The In-School Youth (ISY) program provides occupational skills, employment services, and educational opportunities to low-income high school juniors and seniors. The Out-of-School Youth (OSY) Program provides extensive job training and employment services to 16-21 year-olds who are not enrolled in school and need assistance upgrading their occupational skills. The Neighborhood Development Area Programs are designed to help youth become healthy, responsible, and caring adults. Programs provide young people with the services and support they need to improve academic performance; enter college or an advanced training program; learn leadership skills, and develop conflict resolution and mediation skills. In addition, many programs offer sports, arts, and cultural activities. Find a program

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