Youth Programs
After-School Programs
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Beacon Program
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Summer Camp
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Talent Search
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The Door
Elementary
school children have a choice of four different after-school programs
throughout the neighborhood, three housed at local public schools, the
other at the Settlement's own home on Eldridge Street. In addition, University Settlement recently expanded our reach by establishing programs at four new sites in Brooklyn. Close to 1,000
children take part in these programs -- free of charge -- five afternoons
a week, even during school holidays and vacations.
All of our after-school programs emphasize
literacy and education, providing homework help, tutoring, and the
opportunity to use reading and writing as tools for exploration. In
addition, we offer a range of enriching experiences, including music,
dance, drama, visual arts, sports, recreation, community service, and
many special events -- as well as a nutritious dinner -- each and every
day.
- For information about After-School programs please call (212) 453-4523.
University Settlement's year-round Beacon Program helps hone reading, writing, and language skills.
Services
at the Beacon include a complete after-school program for elementary
school children, tutoring, homework help, and art therapy, as well as a
comprehensive teen program which provides college preparation and
counseling, leadership development, creative arts classes and
workshops, organized athletics, English classes, and special events and
workshops. The Beacon also provides day programs for children during
the winter, mid-winter, spring and summer recesses. All services at the
Beacon are free of charge.
- Click here to view photos of the Beacon Carnival.
- For information about the Beacon Program please call (212) 598-4533.
A fun-filled field trip to the Bronx Zoo!
Every summer, University Settlement operates three dynamic day camps
for elementary-age children who would otherwise have few opportunities
for a meaningful summer vacation. One is at our home site on Eldridge
Street, one is at P.S. 137 at 293 East Broadway, and the other is at
our Beacon School Program on East 12th Street.
These
dynamic and fun-filled camps integrate diverse on-site program that
includes academics, arts, athletics and lots of special events, with a
full itinerary of field trips that allows children to experience the
tremendous resources that New York City has to offer. All three
programs are carefully constructed to respond to the specific
developmental needs of children as they move through their elementary
years. Many of the campers attend our after-school programs during the
school year, allowing for continuity of both staff and content.
Children are also served a full, nutritious breakfast and lunch.
- For information about the Eldridge Street or P.S. 137 day camp
programs please call (212) 475-7160.
- For the Beacon School day camp please call (212) 598-4533.
University Settlement offers college preparation and advisement services
to approximately 1,200 low-income and first-generation-to-college
middle and high school students at nine local high schools and The Door.
Counselors guide students through the process of choosing colleges,
completing applications and applying for financial aid. More intensive
college services, including SAT preparation, essay writing, and
individual and family support are also provided.
- For information about Talent Search please call (212) 941-9090, ext. 3295.
The core of our teen program is The Door,
one of New York City's leading youth development agencies, which became a
Settlement subsidiary in 2000. The Door is a singular haven for 12 to
21-year-olds, offering free and confidential educational programs,
counseling services, legal assistance, and a comprehensive health
clinic and on-site pharmacy.
- For information about The Door please call (212) 941-9090.
