FREE YOUTH PROGRAMS
These programs are funded by the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development

• Video
• The Arts and Leadership Development
• Recreation and Exploration

Free Youth Programs

Ages 12 to 18

1. Leadership and The Arts
   Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
   September 12, 2011 to June 20, 2012
   
   • Leadership and The Arts Flyer 2011-12

   This program offers youth an opportunity to participate in activities such as:
   
   Leadership/Community Service: where teens have the opportunity for leadership training, personal growth and social development. Teens also will be exposed to the concept of helping others by engaging in different community service projects throughout the city.
   
   Career/College Exploration: teens will learn about opportunities to continue their education or enter the workforce. Resume building, interview skills and college applications, scholarships. Additional activities include:
   
   Performing Arts, Zumba, Digital Media and Graffiti Arts.


 
2. Recreation and Exploration
   Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:45 p.m. to 8:00 pm
   
   • Recreation and Exploration Flyer 2011-12

   Focusing on health & wellness. The physical education instructor teaches the youth specific skills, sportsmanship and effective dispute resolution Groups are formed by age. Activities include: Basketball, Soccer, Martial Arts, Cooking, Social Planning and our new program G Next which teach girls about financial independence and well-being through an innovative mix of asset building, leadership development and experiential learning.