Harlem Children's Zone

See schedule ohcz promise academy charter schoolsat promise academy a top-performing k-12 charter school within hcz's cradle-to-career pathway of services we promise to do whatever it takes to get our scholars to and through college. Everything we do from quality instruction to exceptional extracurricular activities to healthy, home-cooked meals is designed to keep that promise.since the opening of hcz promise academy i in 2004 and hcz promise academy ii in 2005, we've made an enormous impact on our young people. We've enrolled nearly 100% of our scholars in college; we've closed the black-white achievement gap; and we've helped our graduates build successful careers and become conscientious citizens.education and youth programspeacemakerspeacemakers partners with Harlem's public elementary and middle schools to help unlock that potential in all students.a cut abovea cut above is an after-school program that empowers scholars in grades k-8 to make better, future-focused decisions and become well-rounded citizens and leaders.academy of arts and civic engagementacademy of arts and civic engagement is an after-school program for high school scholars that prepares them for careers in the arts. Scholars gain career-ready skills, real-world experience, and a network of professional contacts. Employment and technology center employment and technology center is an after-school program for high school scholars that prepares them for careers in stem and technical arts areas. Scholars gain career-ready skills, real-world experience, and a network of professional contacts.countee cullen community center countee cullen community center is an after-school program for high school scholars that prepares them for careers in broadcasting and media arts. Scholars gain career-ready skills, real-world experience, and a network of professional contacts.

See schedule o early childhoodthe baby collegethe baby college promotes the health and success of newborns and toddlers through a nine-week workshop supporting new and expectant parents and caregivers through the ins and outs of early childhood development.grads early head startgrads (guardians responding and developing strategies) early head start is a year-round, home-visiting program for expectant mothers and children ages 0-3 years old. Through grads ehs, graduates of the baby college have an opportunity to deepen their understanding of early childhood development and strengthen parent-child relationships.the three-year-old journeythe three-year-old journey provides lottery winners of hcz's promise academy charter schools with the opportunity to continue to learn, grow, and nurture friendships in the lead up to their admission to promise academy.harlem gemsharlem gems preschools empower our youngest scholars to succeed in k-12 and beyond by building a strong academic foundation and starting them on the path to college and career.

See schedule ocollege and career programscenter for higher education and career supportour scholars may leave the Zone to go to college, but the Zone never leaves them. Center for higher education and career support prepares them for college, supports them through college, and helps them launch successful careers that pave the path to social and economic mobility.

Other programs:healthy and community programscommunity pridecommunity pride is a program of grassroots, boots-on-the-ground connectors, community builders, and problem solvers devoted to empowering individuals and the community-at-large.healthy harlemhealthy Harlem is empowering a culture of health in central Harlem by helping thousands of children and families learn how to take better care of themselves, make thoughtful choices, and establish lifelong healthy habits.the hcz armorythe hcz armory is a multi-purpose, community wellness center committed to empowering a culture of health and wellness in central harlem.national leadership programswilliam julius wilson institute william julius wilson institute is a national resource for place-based, people-focused solutions that open pathways to social and economic mobility.practitioners institutepractitioners institute helps organizations across the u.s. and the world implement comprehensive, place-based solutions developed at Harlem Children's Zone in their communities. Healthy ways replicationinspired by healthy Harlem, healthy ways is a national program that champions healthy habits and lifestyles for children and families by providing engaging programs focused on nutrition and physical activity.