Program Description
UCP/NYC's After School Programs in Brooklyn and Manhattan provide a stimulating array of recreational activities for students ages 5-12 who live at home. In addition, the After School Programs offer important respite time to families during a period of the day when child care is critically needed.

Services
Students participate in a variety of recreational and socialization activities that enhance peer interaction and social development. These include:

• homework assistance
• arts and crafts
• cooking
• gym and playground time
• movies and games

Hours of Operations
The programs operate Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. from late September through June and follow the public school calendar.

Eligibility
To be eligible for UCP/NYC's After School Programs, a student must be a resident of Manhattan or Brooklyn, age 5-12 years old, and live at home (Other requirements may apply).

Funding
The programs are funded through the New York City Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation & Alcoholism Services.

Location
The Manhattan program is based at PS 138 at 30 at 144-178 East 128th Street, and the Brooklyn program is based at PS 396 at 110 Chester Street.

To Apply to the Program or Obtain More Information, Contact:

Manhattan
Sheldine Murrell, Assistant Director
Recreational Services
120 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
Tel: (212)979-9700, ext. 702
Fax: (212) 260-7469

Brooklyn
Michael Bolton, Director
Recreational Services
175 Lawrence Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Tel: (718) 436-7600, ext. 345
Fax: (718) 972-9258

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