Services and activities focus on educational, social, and emotional growth through the following core program areas:
Academic Achievement - By encouraging students to think critically about the world around them, we help them develop a love of learning that will allow them to improve their academic performance and stay in school. Services include:
Tutoring
Homework Help
Project-Based Learning (Math, Literacy, Science, Technology)
College Readiness and Test Prep (SAT/ACT/Regents)
Hydroponics
Community - We prepare youth to become responsible adults and engaged citizens by equipping them with the tools to understand and address issues of public concern as well as to take action within their communities. Activities include:
Field Trips
Community Events
Youth Advisory Council
Service Learning- Community Service/ Volunteering
Recycling and Environmental Activities
Cultural Exchange with Denmark
Healthy Living -Through community partnerships with The Floating Hospital, City Year, New York Cares and Amerigroup, we offer a health-based curriculum in our programs. Youth learn to maintain a nutritional diet and an active and healthy lifestyle through activities such as:
Health Services
Cooking Classes
Nutrition Workshops
Dance
Martial Arts
Sports and Recreation
Guidance & Support
Life Skills - Beyond the classroom, we provide activities and opportunities to promote the development of skills and behavior that will allow students to effectively communicate and interact with others including their peers, parents, teachers and adults. These activities include:
Master Art Classes
Photography
Book Club
Career Awareness/Exploration
College Readiness and Campus Tours
Team Building Activities
Girl/Guy Rap Sessions
Job Readiness
Internships and Summer Jobs