ACTIVITIES AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of NY |
| Goal is to match every youth in need with a long-term,
caring role model. 223 East 30th Street, NY, NY 10016 Tel: 212-686-2042, Fax 212-779-1221 |
| http://www.bigsnyc.org/index.htm |
| Fresh Youth Initiatives (FYI) |
| Aims to support and encourage youth in Washington
Heights to design and carry out community service projects, develop
leadership skills, fulfill their potential and realize their dreams. 505 West 171st Street, NY, NY 10032 Tel: 212-781-1113, Fax: 212-781-1151 |
| http://www.freshyouth.org |
| Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Junior Memorial Community Center |
| In Harlem, holds after school programs and day camp. |
| http://www.catholiccharitiesny.org/youthsports.cfm?PageToShow=youthsports.cfm&What=Helping %20Those%20Challenged |
| La Plaza Beacon School |
| Alianza Dominicana’s Beacon school-based community
centers with After school programs, arts and crafts, dance classes, evening programs for parents, indoor basketball, volleyball, and summer day camp. |
| http://www.alianzaonline.org |
| NYC Dept of Youth and Community Development |
| Supports two major after-school initiatives: Out-of-School
Time Program and the Beacon Program. Beacon Program, Tel: 212-788-6754 Out-of-School Time Program, Tel: 212-788-5647 |
| http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/home/home.shtml |
| Parents Guide to "Free and Low Cost Activities" Booklet |
| Booklet of free and low cost activities in New York City for parents. |
| Guide in English (PDF) - 1998 version, to be updated in near future |
| Guide in Spanish (PDF) - 1998 version, to be updated in near future |
| YMCA |
| Community service organization which promotes positive
values through programs that build spirit, mind and body, with a focus
on youth. Main Tel: 212-630-9600 Harlem YMCA: 180 W. 135th Street, NY, NY 10030, Tel: 212-912-2100 |
| http://www.ymcanyc.org/ |
| YM and YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood |
| Offers services for children, youth and the elderly. 54 Nagle Avenue; New York, NY 10040 Tel: 212-569-6200, Fax 212-567-5915 |
| http://www.ywashhts.org |