The IS 93 Beacon/OST/21st Century After-School Program is a safe haven for neighborhood youth and their families.  We offer a wide range of comprehensive and multifaceted programs for both children and adults within the community.  The Beacon After-School Program provides services to over 3,000 people annually; who reside in various boroughs.  The 21st Century and OST programs service over 200 children.

The after-school program is staffed by highly trained Counselors, Activity Specialists, Social Workers, Teachers, and other support staff.  Our programs are designed to help at-risk-youth avoid drug/alcohol abuse, negative police contact, educational difficulties and other social and personal problems.

The Beacon Program is open to youth who reside in various boroughs and offers opportunities for them to express themselves through positive outlets such as community service projects, volunteering, arts programs, leisure activities and vocational endeavors.  To achieve these goals, educational support, job-readiness skills, sporting leagues and clinics, drama groups, trips and many other services.

The 21st Century program is also housed at IS 93 and is collaboration between The After School Corporation (TASC) and the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council.  This after school program is open to 6th through 8th grade students attending IS 93.  The hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 2:45PM – 6PM, every day that public schools are in session.  The Out-of-School Time (OST) program at IS 93 is provided by GRYC through the Department of Youth and Community Development funding.  OST promotes a learning environment such as Homework Help, One-on-One Tutoring and Recreational Activities.

Educational and Art Activities:
Arts & Crafts, Adult Literacy, Choral Singing, Bomba Club, Dance & Break-dancing, Drama, E.S.L. (English as a Second Language), G.E.D. Preparation, Homework Help, One-on-One Tutoring, Scholastic News, Science Club and Talent Shows.

Recreational Activities:
Basketball, Chess and Board Games, Flag Football, Foosball Tournaments, Handball, Karate, Kickball, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, and a variety of sports tournaments and clinics.

Summer Day Camps:
Arts & Crafts, Drama Group, Indoor & Outdoor Play, Music Appreciation, Weekly Trips, Sports Activities & other activities.

Special Events:
Halloween Party, Winter Holiday Show, Valentine’s Chocolate Molding Week, Easter/Passover Celebration, End of the Year Talent Show.

The IS 93 21st Century Program also participates in the Madison Square Garden Cheering for Children Foundation (MSG-CFCF).  As participants, the children are invited to special events, games, and celebrity appearances at Madison Square Garden.

For more information, feel free to contact us.  After 3PM during weekdays, you may also contact this after school program directly at: 718-628-8702.