Teens can join clubs, play sports, develop leadership skills, access technology, get homework help, and more.
Contact Us.
Ursula Cooper-Hunter, Department Director, Children and Youth
718.508.3193
ucooperhunter@bronxworks.org
Teen Programs FAQs
Participants must be between 13 and 19 years old.
Fill out registration and contact information at the Community Center (located at 1130 Grand Concourse).
We provide academic assistance, tutoring, Regents prep, sports, arts, music production, poetry, dance, college prep services, and job readiness, to name a few.
We have GED/High School Equivalency classes on-site through our EXCEL program at the Community Center for people between 17 and 21 years of age. Click here to learn more.
Explore our programs.
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MSTI (Middle School to High School Transition Initiative)
Our MSTI Program provides support to middle school students and their parents for the important transition to high school. Navigating the application process in New York City can be cumbersome, and BronxWorks is here to walk families through the process to get their children the best education they can.
BronxWorks MSTI supports students who are currently a part of our programs at the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center, South Bronx Prep, and Mott Haven Charter School. The supports we currently offer include but are not limited to:
- individual counseling for selecting a high school, completing applications, life skills, and academics
- group counseling
- year-round informative workshops for students and parents
- access to high school fairs, tours, and open houses
- access to high school resources
Contact Us.
Donisha Michie, MSTI Middle School Case Manager
646.581.2219
dmichie@bronxworks.org
Cornerstone Community Centers
BronxWorks Cornerstone Community Centers are open year-round. They provide activities for children and youth ages 5 through 21, as well as programs for adults and senior citizens. All activities are free and open to the community, with preference going to NYCHA residents.
For teens, BronxWorks Cornerstone Community Centers offer an exciting variety of activities during the evening. All of these activities provide youth an opportunity to explore diverse interests in a safe space, many of which would otherwise be inaccessible. From the Youth Council—composed of young people of diverse backgrounds who meet regularly and advise BronxWorks staff on issues affecting youth at each Cornerstone Community Center and their communities —to basketball and dance, youth are given critical opportunities to develop leadership and team-building skills. Our cooking classes and physical fitness activities encourage a healthy lifestyle by promoting exercise and smart choices. Open mic and spoken word sessions offer teens a creative outlet where they can share their original work in a supportive environment.
Contact the sites for more information on specific programs.
Contact Us.
Kiesha Roberts, Assistant Department Director, Cornerstones
kroberts@bronxworks.org
CAPP/SRAE
The CAPP/SRAE (Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention/Sexual Risk Avoidance Education) program offers in-person and virtual workshops across the Bronx on sexual and mental health education for teens, as well as a safe space for teens to come with questions about their sexual and mental health. Staff for the program operate out of the Pyramid Cornerstone Community Center.
Contact Us.
Anthony Horne, Program Director, CAPP/SRAE
ahorne@bronxworks.org