SPORTS (Scholarships, Purpose,  Opportunities, & Resilience Through Sports)

SPORTS is the core sports-based youth development after-school and summer program at Brooklyn Youth. Consistent with our Mission, the program leverages students passion for basketball as a vehicle to engage participants in academic and other “off-the- court” activities.

The year-round Academy is designed to meet the academic needs of each individual participant by offering a wide spectrum of academic support in areas including literacy development, homework help, individual and group tutoring, financial literacy, and more.

The program also offers curriculum-based workshops classes that use relevant and engaging subject matter to inspire students to think critically and to apply their learning to the real world.

GREENS (Grow, Revitalize, Educate, Enliven, Nourish, Sustain)

GREENS leverages urban gardening to educate students on sustainable food practices, environmental care, and personal development. GREENS is dedicated to nurturing responsibility and leadership among young people by engaging them in urban gardening and environmental stewardship. Through hands-on gardening experiences in our community garden (the Brooklyn Youth Farm) in East New York, students learn practical skills, develop a sense of pride in their community, and deepen their connection to the environment.

The program provides youth from underserved neighborhoods with opportunities to grow food, lead projects, and connect with their peers and mentors. GREENS empowers students to become responsible, environmentally conscious leaders, equipping them with the confidence and resilience needed to create positive change in their communities and beyond. More on the Brooklyn Youth Garden below.

PATHWAYS (Providing Access To Higher Education, Wellness, And Youth Success)

The ultimate measure of BKYSC’s impact is our ability to assist students in their pursuit of college enrollment. Fundamental to program values is the expectation that 100% of our participants graduate high school and enroll in college.

BKYSC’s PATHWAYS program is designed to address four key areas of need in the college enrollment process: 1) SAT/ACT aptitude test preparation 2) Development of college essays and personal statements 3) Crafting and submitting applications and 4) Enhancing college exposure and access.

Our approach through these four components has proven to be effective – since 2012, BKYSC has graduated over 150 youth to college with a 100% acceptance and enrollment rate.

VOICE (Vibrations Of Inner-City Excellence & Success)

VOICES, our newest program, offers music production, art programs, and a youth empowerment Podcast, aptly called Brooklyn Voices. The program is designed to engage young people who seek outlets for artistic expression and skills development. The program and the VOICES podcast is a youth-led initiative meant to provide young people with an outlet to discuss issues that matter to them and their community.

VOICES runs out of our brand new state-of-the-art music production studio and media lab, opening on the 3rd floor of our East New York community centered in early 2025. 

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