Henry Street Settlement
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Founded in 1893 by social work pioneer Lillian Wald and based on Manhattan's Lower East Side, the Henry Street Settlement delivers a wide range of social service and arts programming to more than 100,000 New Yorkers each year. Distinguished by a profound connection to its neighbors, a willingness to address new problems with swift and innovative solutions, and a strong record of accomplishment, Henry Street challenges the effects of urban poverty by helping families achieve better lives for themselves and their children.
Contact Information
Address: 265 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002
Telephone: (212) 766-9200
Website: http://www.henrystreet.org
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General Information
Type: After School, Summer Program
Target audience: Students, Parents, Families
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Description: Henry Street's core divisions include a multidisciplinary arts center, shelter and supportive services, behavioral and health services, senior services, home care services, a workforce development center, day care centers, and after school and summer programs for neighborhood youth.
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After School
Description: While each location houses a site-specific program design, they operate holistically as part of the Henry Street Settlement after-school campus, focused on encouraging positive social interactions, healthy attitudes and decision-making skills, tolerance, appreciation of differences and increased community involvement. All sites operate on a three-cycle calendar with themes for each cycle integrated through all activities: fall, "All About Me;" winter, "All About Us;" spring: "All About Our Community."
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Schools/sites: PS 110, PS 134, PS 20, the Corlears Educational Complex, The Helen Hall Youth Center (located at 301 Henry Street), and Boys and Girls Republic (located at 6th Street and Avenue D)
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Summer Camps
Description: Henry Street offers a number of summer camp experiences for children aged 6 to 14. Staffed by a team of committed counselors and instructors, Henry Street camps offer well-rounded and diversified activities, while fostering self-esteem, respect for others, and an appreciation for the arts and nature. Both camps are licensed by the Department of Health and are accredited by the American Camping Association. Scholarships are available on a sliding scale for eligible families.
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