School-based Programs

Comprehensive, school-based youth development services are offered as on-site programs for children, youth and adults in three Sunset Park schools:

• Beacon Programs at PS 503/506 and PS 1
• “Life Lines” Community Arts Project at MS 136/821

Our extensive school-based programs have developed over the past 28 years, gradually adding components in response to needs perceived by the community, its families, and the youth themselves. The Center's work in these three public schools is at the heart of our efforts to bring together the streams of child and youth development activities with family strengthening and community-building.

Overall, our school-based programs have an annual enrollment of more than 6,000 children, teens and parents, with a daily attendance ranging from 800 – 1,000 participants. These programs provide a range of educational, cultural, social, and specific skill enrichment activities for children and youth, as well as parent, family and community activities and special events.