Children's Services

David Slotnick, LMSW, Director,Youth & Camping Services, Ext. 272   DSlotnick@sfy.org   

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The Children's Services Department provides a full range of programs, Jewish cultural experiences, trips, groups and special events or children currently in Kindergarten through 7th grade and their families. Through the use of activity-oriented programs, children grow and develop as positive, capable individuals while learning important interpersonal skills, social responsibilities and values in a supportive group environment.

Our staff consists of professional and para-professional group leaders who are carefully selected for their commitment, skills and ability to relate tochildren with a caring, positive attitude.

AFTER SCHOOL DAY CARE PROGRAMS

Our After School Day Care programs are designed to offer a safe, supervised, recreational program during after school hours for children of working parents. Daily snacks are provided,as well as structured activities, games, and sports. A licensed teacher alsoprovides homework assistance. The After School Day Care programs will be openon all half days of school.

The After School Day Care programs begin the first school day in September, continuing through the last day of the New York City public school schedule.

Programs are licensed by the New York City Department ofHealth and is approved for vouchers by the Agency for Child Development and the Human Resources Administration.

Grades - Kindergarten - 7

Time - Monday - Friday, 3:00-6:00 PM

Samuel Field Y, (718) 225-6750

58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck,NY 11362

Danielle Hersch, MSW, Director, ext. 263  DHersch@sfy.org

Transportation is currently provided from the following schools, but is subject to change depending on registration.
The Little Neck site provides transportation from the following schools:

P.S. 18Q                    P.S. 173Q     
P.S. 26Q                    P.S. 188Q
P.S. 31Q                    P.S.191Q
P.S. 46Q                    P.S.203Q
P.S. 94Q                    P.S. 205Q
P.S. 98Q                    P.S. 221Q
P.S. 133Q                  M.S. 67

Denton Avenue School (Herricks)

Great Neck South (Great Neck)

John F. Kennedy Elementary School (Great Neck)

Lakeville School (Great Neck)

Saddle Rock School (Great Neck)

Transportation to Hebrew School is available to many local synagogues at an additional yearly fee.

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

We provide full day care for all children on most school holidays and vacations throughout the year. Participants go on trips to various places of interest.  Members of the Y receive a discounted fee and priority registration.  Call Danelle Hersch, Ext. 263 or DHersch@sfy.org
for more information.

TWEEN LOUNGE

Make Tuesday nights special. The program consists of pool, board games,cooking, gym activities and more. Homework help and Test Prep available.  If you want to hang out and have a great time doing it, this is the place to be. Call Rob Schwendel, Ext. 206 or RSchwendel@sfy.org
 for more information.

  Grades:  4 - 7                Time:  Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Bay Terrace Center, (718) 423-6111

212-00 23 Avenue, Bayside, NY 11360
Jessica Grabowski, MA, Site Director  JGrabowski@sfy.org
 

 Transportation is currently provided from the following schools, but is subject to change depending on registration.

The Bay Terrace site provides transportation from the following schools:

P.S. 21Q
P.S. 79Q
P.S. 107Q
P.S. 159Q
P.S. 193Q
I.S.   25Q 

Transportation to Hebrew School is available to many local synagogues at an additional yearly fee.

BREAKFAST CLUB at the Bay Terrace Center

The Bay Terrace Center is pleased to offer a morning drop off program. Drop off your child at 7:00 AM and we will provide a supervised breakfast program, as well as accompaniment to P.S. 169Q at the beginning of the school day.
Program is available for P.S. 169Q students.
 

BEACON PROGRAMS

Alan Stark, MA, Coordinator, Beacon Services, 718-423-2266   Beacon MS158@aol.com

The Beacon Programs are school-based Community Centers, funded by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development. The Samuel Field Y Beacon programs operate during after school hours, summer vacation and on weekends and holidays, providing a wide range of services and activities for children and their families.  Beacon Programs include Basketball, Tae Kwon Do, Individual and Family Counseling, Vocational and School to Work programs, Dance, Drama, Chess, Computer, Homework Club, Academic Tutorials, Youth Councils, Tennis, Video Production and Adult Programs such as Computers, Stress Reduction, Parent Support Groups, as part of a comprehensive menu ofactivities for all ages and interests. 

M.S. 158Q, (718) 423-2266
46-35 Oceania Street, Bayside, NY 11361
Martenia Miller, Site Director  MMiller@sfy.org

M.S. 172Q, (718) 347-3279
81-14 257th Street, Floral Park, NY 11004
Alexander Pineiro, Site Director   BeaconMS172@aol.com

M.S. 216Q, (718) 445-6983
64-20 175th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Marcos Bayes, Site Director   MBayes@sfy.org

Beacon Application :   YOUTH  -   ADULT

David Slotnick, LMSW, Program Director, 718-225-6750 ext. 272  DSlotnick@sfy.org

The Samuel Field Y offers after school programs at several schools in Districts 25 and 26. Programs are offered free of charge and are limited in enrollment. 

All programs provide academic enhancement, socialization, recreation, and learning opportunities as well as exposure to the arts, technology, and diverse activities. 

These programs are funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development through the Out of School Time Initiative.

The Program at PS/IS 266Q receives additional funding from the State Office for Children and Family Services through the Advantage After School Program Initiative.

Programs can be found in the following schools: 

P.S. 115Q, (718) 225-6750 Ext. 333
80-51 261 Street, Floral Park, NY 11004
Iris Shaw, Director   IrisShaw28@aol.com

P.S. 169Q, (718) 423-6111
18-25 212 Street, Bayside, NY 11360
Ted Teng, Director  TTeng@sfy.org

P.S. 178Q, (718) 464-5763
189-10 Radnor Road, Jamaica Estates, NY 11423
Dominick Menno, Director  DMenno@sfy.org

P.S. 186Q, (718) 831-4021
252-12 72 Avenue, Bellerose, NY  11426
Michele Rowe, Director   MRowe@sfy.org

P.S. / I.S. 266Q, (718) 468-2146
74-10 Commonwealth Boulevard, Bellerose, NY 11426
Glynis Harrison, Director   GHarrison@sfy.org