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.

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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.

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