Teens

Adolescent Services

Danielle Hersch, MSW, Director, ext. 263  DHersch@sfy.org
Teen programs, serving 7th-12th graders, include lounge nights, gym time, leadership development programs and volunteer opportunities. If you're looking for a place to hang out with good friends, get updates on the latest happenings and explore your potential as a leader of tomorrow, then you should come by or call Danielle.

• S.T.E.P. - STUDENT TRAINING & ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
  Grades 7 & 8
  A great opportunity for middle school students to learn what it's like to apprentice with our trained staff in the youngest division of our after school day care program. Fridays are reserved for our movie club and flag football programs.  Transportation from local schools is available and included in the fee.  Please call Danielle Hersch for more information at (718) 225-6750, ext. 263.  DHersch@sfy.org
  
  
• TEEN PROGRAMS
  Grades 9-12
  Time - Call for Schedule - at the Samuel Field Y
  FREE ADMISSION

• TEEN LOUNGE 
  Time: Tuesday & Thursday Evenings, 7:00-9:30 PM
  at P.S. 169Q, 18-25 212th Street, Bayside
  FREE ADMISSION
  
  Come to P.S. 169Q, for an expanded lounge: play ball, ping-pong, pool and so much more. This program is made possible through support from the New York City Department of Youth & Community Development. Call Jessica Grabowski at 718-423-6111 for more information.

• TEEN COUNCIL
  Grades 9-12
  Time: Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 PM
  This prestigious teen program is available to any teen in 9^th through 12th grade that feels a commitment to leadership skills and community service and development. The council's responsibilities include: coordination of Teen Lounge events, organization of community projects, committee work and other special programs such as Toys for Tots, Project HOPE, canned food drives, UJA Phone-A-Thon, intergenerational activities, holiday dinners and an experiential hands-on leadership weekend.

• PEER
  Protection through Education, Esteem and Relationships
  Danielle Hersch, MSW, Director, ext. 263  DHersch@sfy.org
  PEER is an abuse and violence prevention program in which teens will receive specialized training as well as an adult mentor selected from the Y's professional staff. Simultaneously, our Teen leaders will serve as "Big Brothers and Big Sisters" for children enrolled in after school programs. You will learn to lead activities designed to improve children's abilities to enjoy positive friendships and to resolve conflicts successfully. This program is made possible by a grant from UJA-Federation of New York

• CLASSP
  Consortia for Learning and Service to Special Populations
  Social Work Specialist
  718-225-6750
  Select High School students are accepted to a program of learning and service. Participants are hired to work in programs serving children with special needs. They also take classes for college credit at Long Island University - C.W. Post

• "GO Y GIRL GO"
  Danielle Hersch, MSW, Director, ext. 263  DHersch@sfy.org
  Grades 5-8
  Time: Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 PM
  Are you interested in developing your athletic and teamwork skills? Join us at the Samuel Field Y for a program like no other!  Every Tuesday night, we have a basketball program for girls to hang out and play ball together.  A healthy dinner is cooked and served each week, along with lessons on how to grow and live a healthy lifestyle.