Program areas at FIAO
Ii centro multi-cultural center is the first Italian-American multi- cultural community center in new york, located in southernn Brooklyn. It is a multi-level 44,000 square foot facility outfitted with a modern, state of the art swimming pool, a gymnasium, fitness center equipment, and technology. Ii centro serves youth, adult, and families, about 3,600 of whom are regular members. Information on membership can be found at www.fiaobrooklyn.org. The center operates during the week with varying hours: monday: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm tuesday: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm wednesday: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm thursday: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm friday: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm saturday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm sunday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm please be aware that the center is closed on specific public holidays.
Substance abuse prevention program (sapp): sapp is an evidence-based prevention program sponsored by the nys office of substance abuse and prevention services. In addition to prevention services, students participate in visual arts, performing arts, health, fitness and board games. We have 12 sites and we serve more than 1,000 participants. The hours of operation during the school year differ from school to school, but we are open from dismissal to 3 hours after dismissal.
Beacon community center: this is a school-based community center that provides after school activities throughout the week for children. Location: 99 avenue p, Brooklyn ny 11204 beacon community center is open in the summer from 8am to 6pm monday through friday. During the school year, the center is open from 2pm to 10pm, and on saturdays, from 9am to 1:30pm. In addition, the center is open 15 days when schools are closed from 8am to 6pm. Beacon community center serves about 1,500 youth, adults, and families.