SONYC Center Based Tween Program


SONYC Tween Program – KHCC
Youth Programs

SONYC Tween Program

A vibrant after-school home for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders — with a hot meal every night and activities that spark leadership, creativity, and confidence.

The SONYC Center-Based Tween Program offers local middle schoolers a safe, structured space to grow every day after school. Operating 38 weeks a year including most school breaks, Tweens gain access to KHCC's full range of programming — including later-evening Teen Center activities and College Directions services.

Grades
6th, 7th & 8th Grade
Hours
Mon–Fri 3–7:30pm (until 9pm for older youth) · Sat 11am–3pm
Program Length
38 weeks including most school breaks

All Local Middle Schoolers Are Welcome!

Registration is open to students from any local middle school.

Register Here →

What Tweens Do Here

Free Dinner Every Night
Homework Help & Tutoring
Robotics & Engineering
Gaming & Technology
Dance & Fitness
Leadership Development
Early College Awareness
Mentoring Opportunities
Drama & Poetry
Photography & Cooking
Girl's & Guy's Groups
Tween Council
Individual Counseling
Field Trips
Teen Center Access

Participating Schools

We currently engage youth from several local schools — and welcome students from all middle schools in the area:

Amber Charter School
MS 244
MS 95
MS 368
MS 141
All local middle schools welcome!

Created by Our Tweens

These short films were created by SONYC Tween participants in partnership with DREAM (Dare to Revitalize Education thru Arts and Education):

Funded by
NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)

Contact People

Roberto Rodriguez
Program Director, Teen Program
Veronica Pazmino
Youth Program Assistant