DYCD - Beacon Program

Department of Youth and Community Development - Serving New York City Youth, Families & Communities

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$America\'s Promise Alliance - 2008 100 Best Communities for Young People$

Beacons are school-based community centers serving children, youth, and adults. There are currently 80 Beacons located throughout New York City, operating in the afternoons and evenings, on weekends, during school holidays and vacation periods, and during the summer.

Typical activities for youth include:

Literacy activities
Tutoring
High school/college prep
Math clubs
Photography
Basketball
Chess
Martial arts

In addition, Beacons commonly offer adult programs, including:

General Education Diploma (GED)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Parenting Skills
Family Relations
Tenant Education and Advocacy

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	The Beacon Community Centers Middle School Initiative: Final Report on Implementation and Youth Experience in the Initiative
	Beacon Middle School Initiative Executive Summary
	DYCD's Cover letter to the Beacon Middle School Final Report
	2nd year evaluation of the Beacon Middle School Initiative
	DYCD's Response to the Beacon Middle School Year 2 Report
	1st year evaluation of the Beacon Middle School Initiative
	DYCD's Response to the Beacon Middle School Report

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For additional information, please contact: 212-788-6754.

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