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Afterschool Learning Centers & Summer Day Camp
As the point of entry into our youth programs, the Afterschool Learning Center is critical to the educational and social success of underprivileged inner-city children ages 5-11.
Isaacs Center Afterschool programs provide educational
enrichment emphasizing thematic-based learning. Programs
are based in youth development principals implemented
by young adult Group Leaders. Our Afterschool programs
offer children ages 5 to 10 a fun, socially positive learning
environment where they can develop their social skills
and cultural awareness of the neighborhood they live in.
At two Isaacs sites, P.S. 198 and our Community Center at 1792 First Avenue, children participate in a broad range of enriching activities within a safe, nurturing environment. With guidance from their group leaders — most of whom have come through the Isaacs Center 's youth programs — children decide on a topic for each semester. Group leaders develop reading, writing, music, drama, math and science activities relating to the theme. This child-centered approach not only sparks curiosity and stretches the imagination, it also empowers children to meet life's challenges in a positive way.
The Isaacs Center's Summer Day Camp provides a structured,
safe environment in which 100 kids aged 6-12 strengthen
skills they learned in school and — most of all — enjoy
their summer vacation during the eight-week full day program.
For an additional 112 children we offer an afternoon camp
for summer school students. The eight weeks culminate
in a jubilant End of Summer Festival during which campers
showcase the projects they have worked on all summer.
At both Afterschool sites, we have launched a pilot
project to combat teasing and bullying in the after school
setting. The H.E.L.P. project (Helping Everyone Live Peacefully)
is integrated into the daily aspects of programming and
has been running since 1999.
Community Site
Location: 93rd Street and First Avenue
- Open year-round except during winter & spring school breaks
- No fee
- Priority registration given to Isaacs/Holmes residents
- Contact:
Ahmed Cohen
Afterschool Coordinator
Phone#: (212) 360-7625 Ext.214
Email: acohen@isaacscenter.org
- PS 198/77
Location: 96th Street and Third Avenue
- Open year-round except during winter & spring school breaks
- No fee
- Open to students of PS 198 and PS 77
Contact:
James Grant
Afterschool Coordinator
Phone#: (212) 828-6823
Email: jgrant@isaacscenter.org
- PS 112
Location: 535 East 119 Street
- Summer Camp open to general public for 5-10 year olds.
- No fee
- Open to students of PS 112, PS 206, PS 37 & ACS referral
Contact:
Esther Grant-Walker
School Age Program Director
Phone#: (212) 427-2520
Email: egrant-walker@isaacscenter.org
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Middle School After School
The Middle School afterschool program offers academic and cultural enrichment opportunities for middle school students grades 6-8. The program was designed primarily to help students meet state and city standards in core academic subjects. After school academic support includes homework help and tutoring facilitated by teachers from the Department of Education. In addition to academic support, the program provides a wide range of physical activities as well as hands-on exposure to the fine arts that encourage positive socialization, team building, leadership skills and positive self- image.
During the academic year, students also participate in community service projects that reflect timely social issues and provide greater insight to students, about issues affecting their community.
The goal of the after school program is to motivate young people to achieve academic excellence and also become well rounded individuals.
Contact:
Marlene Santana
Program Director
Phone#: 212-470-4272
Email: msantana@isaacscenter.org
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