The After-School Program and Summer Day Camp at PS294/PS311
The New Settlement After School Program at the PS 311/PS 294 campus serves 300 students, grades K-5, at 1425 Walton Avenue in the South Bronx (Map). Each program activity is based on a primary academic or leadership area (arts, literacy, math, physical activity, health, etc.). The schedule of activities is balanced to engage the children in a fun yet challenging series of complementary activities that are different than the school day, yet structured to support each child’s increased success.
Creative Leaders After-School Program (CLASP)
The Creative Leaders After School Program (CLASP) offers enriching activities for 185 middle school students (grades 6-8), including tutoring, homework assistance, sports, leadership development, and workshops. Located within the New Settlement Community Campus at 1501 Jerome Avenue, our programs are led by our staff and local partners, including Abada Capoeira New York, DreamYard, Fashion Inspires, Girls Inc., Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, and NY Road Runners.
Mount Eden Children’s Academy (MECA)
At Mount Eden Children’s Academy (MECA) in the New Settlement Community Campus, our MECA After School program provides 227 children in grades 1-5 with academic support, health and wellness, and arts programming. MECA After School is an OCFS Advantage and 21st Century Community Learning Center program.
Multicultural After-School Program (MASP) and Summer Day Camp
Founded in 1990, the New Settlement Multicultural After-School Program and Summer Day Camp provides 100 children from 12 elementary schools in the surrounding community the opportunity to learn about other cultures and communities while building academic and social skills and exploring the arts. This program is located at 1514 Townsend Avenue.
Bronx Helpers
Bronx Helpers is New Settlement’s community service program for 54 middle school youth that empowers youth to be part of positive community change and community strengthening. During the school year and Summer, Bronx Helpers work on special community projects in the neighborhood, in schools, community centers, and surrounding parks, and participate in leadership development and youth development workshops.