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HeartShare's programs for children, families and the developmentally disabled assist more than 17,000 New Yorkers annually.

OUR PROGRAMS: Youth Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your After-School Programs?
What are your Summer Camp Programs?
Where are your After-School programs located, what are their hours, and what ages do you serve?
When is registration for your After-School Programs?
Where are your Summer Camp programs located, what ages do you serve and when is registration?
What is the cost for your programs?
Do you provide transportation?
How are your programs funded?
How can I support HeartShare's Youth Programs?
Who do I contact for more information?

What are your After-School Programs?

HeartShare offers children a safe and active place to go when the school day ends. They will receive homework help and engage in varying activities. We do not baby-sit—we extend the learning day after the bell rings. Our caring and dedicated staff focuses on each child's needs and interest areas. Activities available may include:

Arts and crafts
Community service projects
Dance, drama and chorus
Homework assistance and tutoring
Music education
Reading and writing groups
Sports and recreation

What are your Summer Camp Programs?

At HeartShare, we know that parents' needs may not change simply because the school year ends. To continue assisting families throughout the year, we offer summer camp programs. Our full-day sessions fill six weeks during summer vacation with fun and educational activities that include:

Arts and crafts
Day trips
Sports and recreation
Group projects

Where are your After-School programs located, what are their hours, and what ages do you serve?

HeartShare's After-School programs are offered at four locations with the following hours and age requirements:

Bensonhurst-Bay Ridge Kiwanis Club Family and Youth Services Center: 138 Bay 20th Street; Brooklyn, NY 11214; (718) 234-1717; Hours: 3:00 to 6:00 pm; Ages served: 7 to 13 years
McKinley I.S. 259 Beacon Program: 7301 Fort Hamilton Parkway; Brooklyn, NY 11228; (718) 836-3620; Hours: 3:00 to 6:00 pm; Ages served: 8 to 16 years
P.S. 102 One World After School Program: 211 72nd Street; Brooklyn, NY 11209; (718) 567-2365; Hours: 2:40 to 5:40; Ages served: 7 to 13 years
The Shirley Tannyhill Beacon Program at P.S. 288: 2950 W. 25th Street; Brooklyn, NY 11224; (718) 714-0103; Hours: 3:00 to 6:00 pm; Ages served: 8 to 16 years

When is registration for your After-School Programs?

HeartShare's After-School Programs have registration as follows:

Bensonhurst-Bay Ridge Kiwanis Club Family and Youth Services Center: Registration: September
McKinley I.S. 259 Beacon Program: Registration: On-going through year
P.S. 102 One World After School Program: Registration: June for following September
The Shirley Tannyhill Beacon Program at P.S. 288: Registration: On-going throughout year

Where are your Summer Camp programs located, what ages do you serve and when is registration?

HeartShare's Summer Camp programs are offered at three locations with the following age requirements and registration times:

Bensonhurst-Bay Ridge Kiwanis Club Family and Youth Services Center: 138 Bay 20th Street; Brooklyn, NY 11214; (718) 234-1717; Ages served: 7 to 13 years; Registration: Children are selected from the After-School Program
McKinley I.S. 259 Beacon Program: 7301 Fort Hamilton Parkway; Brooklyn, NY 11228; (718) 836-3620; Ages served: 8 to 13 years; Registration: During May
The Shirley Tannyhill Beacon Program at P.S. 288: 2950 W. 25th Street; Brooklyn, NY 11224; (718) 714-0103; Ages served: 8 to 13 years; Registration: Children are selected from the After-School program

What is the cost for your programs?

HeartShare's services are provided at no cost to you.

Do you provide transportation?

HeartShare does not provide transportation for its Youth Programs.

How are your programs funded?

HeartShare's Youth Programs are funded in part by New York City Administration for Children's Services, The After-School Committee, Division of Youth and Community Development, and the generous support of our donors.

How can I support HeartShare's Youth Programs?

To make a donation to HeartShare's Youth Programs, visit our Donate page.

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information, please contact the location nearest to your home, at HeartShare's Youth Program's main office at (718) 234-1717, or email info@heartshare.org.

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