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Beacon Programs

A year-round community centers for young people

Enrichment

Program

All New Yorkers regardless of legal status

Everyone

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What this program is

Beacon Programs are school-based community centers for children, youth, and adults across the City. They are a safe place for fun activities, discovering new interests, learning new skills, and finding opportunities to contribute to the community.

Who can get it

Youth ages 5-21 who are enrolled in school can participate.
Beacon also offers adult programs (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/beacon-adult-programs.page) for people who are over 21 years old.

Heads up

Programs operate year-round during non-school hours on weekdays, weekends, and in the summer.
Programs are hosted in New York City public schools, but some programs are open to the whole community.
Beacon offers activities and services for school-age youth, families, and adults, including seniors.
Beacon makes special efforts to engage hard-to-recruit youth and young adults. Program areas include:
Academics: Including tutoring, homework help, reading clubs, and financial literacy.
Life Skills: Activities designed to increase personal responsibility, self-esteem, and confidence.
Career and School to Work Transition: Including career exploration workshops, work readiness opportunities, and help transitioning between school programs.
Community Building: Activities designed to strengthen leadership skills, community awareness, and civic responsibility.
Recreation, Health, and Fitness: Activities designed to promote healthy lifestyles such as cooking programs and organized sports.
Culture and Art: Including music, dance, photography, and drama.

How to apply

Enrollment is ongoing.
Apply online at Discover DYCD (https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home). You can apply to multiple programs with one application.
Apply in-person at a Beacon community center. To find a center in your area:
Go to the Discover DYCD (https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/programme-public) website.
Type "Beacon" into the "Program Search" box.
Enter your zip code, neighborhood, or borough, and click "Search"

Online

You can use Discover DYCD to find programs in your area. To get started:

Go to the Discover DYCD (https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/programme-public) website.
Type "Beacon" into the "Program Search" box.
Find programs in your area by entering your zip code, neighborhood, or borough, and clicking "Search"

Select a program and apply with them directly. Enrollment is ongoing.

Get help

1-800-246-4646

Call DYCD Community Connect at 800-246-4646 or 646-343-6800 to find out how to participate.
Hours of operation: Monday Friday 9 am. 5 pm.
Visit the Beacon program website (http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/beacon-youth-programs.page) for more information.

Visit the website

Visit the Beacon program website (http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/beacon-youth-programs.page) for more information.

Places to get help (41)

Authoritative city directories list these locations as delivering this program.

Bronx Lab School (11x265)
800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx · Bronx
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Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Catholic Charities Community Services : Mosaic Beacon Community Center Food Pantry
1257 Ogden Avenue, Bronx · Bronx
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Chinatown Ymca : Chinatown Ymca
100 Hester Street, New York · Manhattan
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Dr. Susan S. Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts (13k265)
101 Park Avenue, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Edith & Carl Marks Jewish Community House Of Bensonhurst Inc
99 Avenue P, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
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Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School (03m860)
215 West 114 Street, New York · Manhattan
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Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Gangstas Making Astronomical Community Changes Inc
5800 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Goldie Maple Academy
365 Beach 56 Street, Arverne · Queens
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Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Harry S. Truman High School
750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx · Bronx
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Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Intermediate School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt
515 West 182 Street, New York · Manhattan
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Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Intermediate School 164 Edward W. Stitt
401 West 164 Street, New York · Manhattan
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Intermediate School 217 Entrada Academy & Charter School
977 Fox Street, Bronx · Bronx
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Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Source and last updated

Source: NYC Benefits Platform (kvhd-5fmu) View dataset
Agency: NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Updated: Source: March 12, 2024 · Synced August 18, 2026

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