Your Neighborhood Hub With Year-Round Programs. Lifelong Impact.
Free after-school, evening, weekend, and summer programs for youth, adults, and families—right in your community.
A Place to Learn, Connect and Thrive in the Bronx
We have Beacon and Cornerstone Community Centers across NYCHA campuses and NYC public school buildings in the Bronx. These centers serve as trusted neighborhood anchors, offering academic support, arts and recreation, wellness initiatives, and community events—all free of charge. Programs are designed for youth (ages 5+), adults, and older adults, and run year-round to support families beyond the school day.
What You Will Find at Our Centers
Academic Support
Homework help, tutoring, and enrichment
Arts & Culture
Dance, visual arts, and cultural exploration
Community Connection
Resource fairs, health events, and family trips
Leadership & Life Skills
Mentorship, community service, and workshops
Recreation & Wellness
Sports, fitness, nutrition, food assistance, and Saturday Night Lights (basketball and dance)
Workforce Readiness
Job prep and access to employment opportunities for older youth and adults
Our Locations
Beacons
Cornerstones
Programs are free and open to all Bronx residents. Children (ages 5+), teens, adults,
and seniors are welcome.
Whether you’re looking for after-school help, a Saturday night activity, or a wellness workshop, there’s something for you at our centers.
Elegibility
Open to all New Yorkers
Hours
Afterschool, evenings, and Saturdays
Languages
English and Spanish support available
Build a Bright Future for your Family
Our Beacon and Cornerstone Centers are more than after-school sites, they are vital spaces where trust, connection, and opportunity grow. Our model is grounded in the belief that strong communities begin with strong relationships, and that free, local access to opportunity should be the norm, not the exception. Each center is staffed by caring professionals, mentors, and teaching artists who reflect the community and bring cultural understanding and trust to every interaction.
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