On July 21, DYCD celebrated the 10th annual free day at the Bronx Zoo. More than 5,000 young people from DYCD’s Beacon, COMPASS, Cornerstone and Fatherhood programs enjoyed a fun day filled with activities and more than 7,000 resident animals at the Zoo. Check out photos from the day on our DYCD Facebook page.

Participants of the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and the Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) visited the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall’s Island on August 10, to participate in an educational and engaging Firefighter for a Day event.

Throughout the day, the youth were able to meet with members of New York’s Bravest and take part in FDNY-themed evolutions, which included challenging sessions of Calisthenics Training, Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Training, Mobile CPR Training and more. View images from this event on the DYCD Facebook Page.

As a part of our 25 years of Beacon Programs, we were pleased to host the 2016 Beacon Summer Games. This five-week curriculum provided campers with the opportunity to create, collaborate, and participate in their own Olympic-sized event! View images from the event on the DYCD Facebook Page.

The Horatio Alger New York Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of New York who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. The award is funded through the generosity of Association Member Paul Anthony Novelly. The applicant must have a strong commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution. The student may begin his/her studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution. The applicant must also plan to enter college no later than the fall following high school graduation. Each applicant must demonstrate involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Scholarship recipients will be announced in January. The total value of this award is $7,000 paid out in installments annually.

Apply at www.horatioalger.org by Tuesday, October 25, 2016.

Are you between the ages of 13 and 25? Want to do good AND enter to win a college scholarship? Then you’re in the right spot. Apply for a DoSomething.org college scholarship in three easy steps!

For more details, visit: https://www.dosomething.org/

Interested in a unique, hands-on experience at New York’s oldest museum? The New-York Historical Society offers two sessions of the Student Historian Internship Program each year. Application deadline is September 30 and the program runs from November 16, 2016 to June 7, 2017.

For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/1XALmLC

Calling motivated and hardworking college students! Daymond John (ABC's "Shark Tank") is looking for fall interns. Areas range from social media, graphic design, business development, licensing and more.

For more information and to apply, visit: http://bit.ly/2agy2cX

For more information and application, visit: http://bit.ly/ChoppedJr

NYC Service targets volunteers to address New York City's greatest needs by mobilizing the power of volunteers to impact six areas: Strengthening Communities; Education Excellence; Economic and Workforce Development; Health and Well Being; Environment; and Emergency Preparedness and Response.

For information on volunteer opportunities in your area, visit: www.nycservice.org/

The Bureau of Children, Youth, & Families (CYF) in the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is looking to hire a Youth Advisor! To view the job posting, visit: http://on.nyc.gov/2aI1FZi

Did you know that one in five kids in the U.S. has a learning or attention issue related to reading, writing, math, organization and focus? If you are struggling, or your child is having difficulties in school or social situations but you aren’t sure how to get help, visit www.understood.org.