NYC Department of Youth & Community Development

🌿 From soil to sustainability! This summer, SYEP participants from Children’s Arts & Science Workshops are learning the power of sustainability through the Enchanted Garden project. They’re discovering how eco-conscious farming supports healthier communities and ecosystems 🌱🐝 We’re proud to share that their efforts were recently recognized in Art for AID’s newsletter! Children's Arts and Science Workshops Inc.,

If your lunch break = sitting at your desk... you’re doing it wrong 😅 🌳🍔 Our SYEP Intern shares her go-to hidden gems around City Hall for the perfect midday reset. #SYEP #LunchBreakEscape #CityHallEats

Missed out on what we’ve been working on lately? 🤔👀 Here’s your weekly recap! 📺 ☀️ Make this summer unforgettable and join our community! Share this video and explore DiscoverDYCD for exciting programs and services near you! 📍 Check the link below for more resources: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pwww.nyc.gov/dycd #NYCYouth #DYCD #BreakingNews

🎉 20 years of afterschool impact in NYC! COMPASS began as the Out-of-School Time (OST) initiative in 2005 and was renamed in 2014 to reflect a more integrated, citywide approach! COMPASS keeps growing with one mission: empowering youth beyond the school day! From expanding middle school programs through SONYC (School’s Out NYC) to launching NYC Learning Labs during the pandemic, the focus remains on creating opportunities for young New Yorkers beyond the school day. Here’s to two decades of growth, community, and youth leadership. 🙌 #COMPASS20 #DYCD #AfterschoolNYC #20YearsStrong

📢 Commissioner-for-a-Day: Essay Contest! Ever wonder what it’s like to run NYC? NYC students in grades 7–12 can apply for the Commissioner-for-a-Day program! Get a behind-the-scenes look at City government by shadowing top leaders like Deputy Mayors, Commissioners, and Executive Directors! Ask questions. Share your voice. See how the city really works. 🔗 Apply now for a chance to take your seat at the table: bit.ly/cfad2025 🚨 Deadline: Monday, August 18, 2025 #CivicEngagement #NYCYouth #FutureLeaders

💡 Real impact, mapped out. DYCD Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) particpants marked the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by stepping up as Digital Accessibility Advocates with AXS Map They hosted Mapathons to crowdsource accessibility info for local businesses—advancing inclusion through tech and community! #NYCYouth #DigitalAccessibility #InclusionMatters

🎨 A masterpiece! Interns from our first-ever DYCD mural project transformed our media room — home of the DYCD Next Gen Podcast — into a vibrant celebration of NYC’s everyday beauty, culture, and spirit! With guidance from a lead artist and support from staff, five interns brought the five boroughs to life on the wall, creating more than just art — they made a statement! #NYCYouth #SYEP #NextGenPodcast #NYCMural

Full circle moment! 💫 Jennifer Joly's career journey began as an SYEP participant and Work, Learn & Grow intern at Kings County Supreme Court. Today, she is secretary to Justice Dowling in the Appellate Division and helps place nearly 50 SYEP participants with court staff each summer. From intern to leader, read the article here! 🙌💼 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e-xqBCqJ #SYEP #KingsCountyCourts

🎾 Saturday nights in the Bronx are serving more than just tennis. At the Cary Leeds Center, over 50 young people are hitting the courts as part of our Saturday Night Lights (SNL) program. It's NYC’s only SNL tennis program, run in partnership with NYJTL and supported by NYPD. What began with just 15 participants has grown into a vibrant community, with youth showing up early, staying late, and finding connection through the game. Some even return as coaches, passing on what they’ve learned to the next generation. We’re proud to support a space where Bronx youth stay active, build confidence, and create lasting bonds! Saturday Night Lights Tennis Pics credit: New York Post #DYCD #SaturdayNightLights #NYPD #BronxYouth #YouthTennis

📣 Exciting news for NYC families! This past week, DYCD joined Mayor Adams, Deputy Mayor Almanzar, and New York Junior Tennis & Learning at P.S. 152 in the Bronx to announce a major expansion of COMPASS afterschool programs - part of the Mayor’s vision for “afterschool for all.” Starting this fall, 40 new schools across all five boroughs will offer 5,000 additional free after-school slots for K–5 students. Over the next three years, more sites and opportunities will be added, helping thousands of young New Yorkers access safe, enriching spaces after the school day ends. To stay updated and explore the full list of after-school programs, visit: 🔗 nyc.gov/afterschool #AfterSchoolForAll #DYCD #COMPASS #AfterschoolExpansion #CommunitySupport