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.
