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REGISTER NOW! CITY PARKS FOUNDATION'S NEW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO NYC YOUTH

Free after-school program courtesy of City Parks Foundation

On September 10th, City Parks Foundation kicks off its 2015 Teen PASS program, designed to provide children, ages 11-14, with academic support, homework help and an afternoon snack while in a safe environment. Each week, expert educators teach science, technology, media arts, visual and performing arts, recreation and healthy living skills to kids from all five boroughs. This program also offers fun-filled and educational field trips for students to explore the city. The Teen PASS (Parks Arts Science and Sports) program is in partnership with DYCD SONYC (School’s Out New York City).

For more information about the program and to register, please visit http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/teenpass-registration/

TEEN PASS IN BROOKLYN

Find out what's happening in Ditmas Park-Flatbushfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Red Hook Recreation Center

155 Bay Street / 11231

Find out what's happening in Ditmas Park-Flatbushfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Monday-Wednesday, 3:15PM-6:15PM

One Saturday a month, 10:30AM-3:30PM

All school holidays

TEEN PASS IN STATEN ISLAND

Faber Park Field House

Richmond Terrace & Faber Street / 10301

Monday-Friday, 3:30PM-6:30PM

City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer programs in parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City. We work in more than 350 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of programs in an effort to promote healthy and vibrant communities. Our programs and community building initiatives reach 425,000 people each year. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks reflect thriving communities. For more details, please visit www.CityParksFoundation.org.

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