Programs

The Children's Aid Society East Harlem Center "Dare-to-Dream" Teen Program uses tested youth development strategies and programming to help youth aged 13-20 make a successful transition to adulthood.

The East Harlem Center strongly believes that in order to successfully serve children, you must also address the needs of parents and adults in the community. The East Harlem Center does that through programs especially geared towards parenting, language and career development.

The Children’s Aid Society East Harlem Center After-School Program provides children ages 5-11 with a diverse range of activities and services focused on their social, academic, physical, emotional and cognitive development. The program is a safe haven for many children. We use a holistic approach to address the deficits experienced by children and families while building upon their strengths.

The Children’s Aid Society East Harlem Center Bridge Program provides middle and junior high school youth aged 12-14 with a diverse range of activities and services focused on their academic, physical, emotional and cognitive development.

The Girls Fitness Group at The East Harlem Center encourages youth to explore their hidden talents through movement and dance in sessions held twice a week.

High school juniors and seniors are invited to our college preparation workshops. Project LIVE links junior high school students with business professionals who expose them to the work world. Tutoring is available for all teens.

The East Harlem Head Start program provides early childhood education to income-eligible children 3-5 years of age. Head Start stands out among early childhood programs for addressing the emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of each child. The East Harlem Head Start program has operated since 1965 as a federally-funded, comprehensive child development program.

The Children's Aid Society East Harlem Center Saturday Program provides a safe space for youth between the ages of 7 and 14. Positive socialization, sportsmanship and leadership skills are emphasized through structured activities and tournaments.

The Saturday Program also provides adult services such as English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual computer courses. Babysitting is provided for the adult program ONLY.

The Children's Aid Society East Harlem Center sports teams compete at both the club and city levels in events such as volleyball, basketball, Ping-Pong, double-dutch and pool.

Sports and recreation club members also hold special theme parties and organize recreational outings such as bowling, professional basketball games and live concerts. Our sports and recreation program is chartered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

The Children’s Aid Society believes that summer provides children with an important opportunity to play, learn new skills, meet new friends and be exposed to the world outside their community. That's why the East Harlem Center hosts four different programs: Home Camp, Bridge Camp, Wagon Road Camp and Alvin Ailey Dance Camp.