Program areas at Sephardic Community Youth Center
The Center offers part and full-day programs for children ages 12 months to 4 years old. These programs encourage school readiness and early academic success. Early childhood classes are focused on skills in Hebrew, English, science, math, social studies and computer technology. The program is accredited by the NYC Department of Education, and all teachers are experienced, hold graduate degrees. An estimated few hundred children attend the program every year.
The Young adults program brings young people together for art and musical events, parties, and tournaments, sports leagues and cook-offs. These events and activites broaden the experiences of the Centers young adults and promote growth and understanding of their Jewish heritage. The Centers teen program offers 9th through 12th grade boys and girls various experiences in leadership training and social event organizing. The teens meet weekly to plan community-wide teen events including trips, sporting events, chesed activities, co-ed tournaments, parties and social gatherings. The Youth services program provides fun and meaningful experiences for the Centers pre-school through 8th grade children. Programs include youth sport leagues such as basketball, football and hockey, and various other activites such as competitive dance, art, cooking, day trips, etc. These program run on sundays and after school. An estimated 300 to 400 children attended these various youth program every year.
The Centers summer day program provides daily activities like sports, arts and crafts, gymastics, cooking, dance, and karate in a safe and healthy environment. The Children also go one weekly field trips to various fun places and attractions. The summer camp programs lasts for seven weeks and includes children from the ages of 3 to 14. An estimated 200 to 300 children were enrolled in the summer of 2020. All camp staff and counselors are carefully trained and go through an extensive orientation program.