After-School Program

After-School Program: Greater Ridgewood Youth Council offers a free after-school program for all students Monday – Friday from 2:30pm – 5:30pm. This program is funded by SONYC (Schools Out New York City) a program created by Mayor Bill DeBlasio for newly reformed expansion to free after-school programs for the middle school. Structured like clubs, the program offers the students a choice in how they spend their time and provides rigorous instruction in Creative Arts and Recreation. Students can choose from a variety of team sports, Healthy Living, Leadership Development/Builders Club, STEM, Chess Club and more. The students are provided with free and healthy snacks daily. Additionally, special events are planned throughout the school year.

To register, you need the following:

An application (applications are available in English or Spanish)
Health form

To request an application, contact Ms. Dina DePaola at dinaGRYC@gmail.com or call the main office at 718-961-3480.