Boys & Girls Republic

Boys & Girls Republic A Lower East Side flagship youth program for over 90 years. BGR is a part of Henry Street Settlement. to 6 p.m.

Current Program Offerings

Self-Government Program
The most unique element of BGR is its self-government model, which enables young people to take an active role in shaping their "society." All BGR participants become "citizens" of the "Republic," running for office, voting for elected officials and keeping order in their community. The program has 14 elected officials, including a Mayor, City Cle

rk, Judge, Prosecuting Attorney, Comptroller and eight Council Members. BGR legislation is voted on at council meetings and "citizens" who break the rules are prosecuted at court trials. Afterschool
BGR offers after-school activities for young people in kindergarten through eigth grade, Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:15pm. BGR staff picks up students from P.S. 15, Girls Prep, P.S. 64, P.S. 111, Earth School and and P.S. 34. On most school holidays, BGR programming is in session from 8 a.m. Evening Program
The evening program offers many activities to young people ages 12-19 and runs Monday through Wednesday, from 6 to 9 p.m. BGR offers game room featuring pool, ping pong, fuzzball, cable, air hockey, and PlayStation 3, Computer Mac Lab, Art Room, and Open Gym. Tutoring Services
BGR offers tutoring to high school or college students in need of assistance on Tuesday and Thursday evenings through a partnership with NYU.

Address

888 E 6th Street
New York, NY
10009

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 9pm
Tuesday 2pm - 10pm
Wednesday 2:45pm - 9pm
Thursday 2:45pm - 9pm
Friday 2:45pm - 9pm
Saturday 3pm - 9pm

Telephone

+12126868888

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