Cost
Free - No cost to participants
Bronx Lab
Free Beacon afterschool program for all ages at MMCC Evander Campus in the Bronx, offering K-12 afterschool, evening, and Saturday programming
The Bronx Lab School (11X265) hosts the MMCC Evander Campus Beacon program operated by the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC). This comprehensive Beacon offers programming for children as young as 5 years old, teens, adults, and seniors - all at no cost.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467 |
| Borough | Bronx (Norwood/Gun Hill) |
| Provider | Child Development Center of the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center |
| Website | mmcc.org |
| Phone | (718) 882-4000 |
| frontdesk@mmcc.org |
Age Range
Ages 5-18+ (All ages)
Program Type
Beacon
Category
Youth Development
The Beacon offers a wide variety of recreational and educational activities:
- Soccer - Team sports and skills
- Dance - Various dance styles
- Health and Wellness - Fitness programming
- Basketball - Skills and games
- Track and Field - Athletic training
- Career Training - Workforce preparation
- Driver’s Education - For older youth
- And much more!
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center is a vital community resource that changes the course of lives of Bronx and Manhattan residents. Their motto is “Building Communities One Life at a Time.”
Each year, MMCC serves more than 35,000 people including:
- Preschoolers
- Afterschool children
- Teens
- Adults
- Older adults
- Afterschool Programs - K-12 enrichment
- Boys & Girls Club Teen Center - Youth development
- Child Development Center - Early childhood
- Senior Centers - Older adult services
- Workforce Development - Career training
- College Bound - College preparation
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Contact MMCC Call (718) 882-4000 or visit mmcc.org.
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Inquire about the Evander Campus Beacon Ask about programs at the Gun Hill Road location.
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Complete registration Fill out enrollment forms for desired programs.
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Submit documentation Provide necessary documents.
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Begin participating Start attending afterschool, evening, or Saturday programs.
Directoryenrollment-packet/
- Participant registration form
- Emergency contact information
- Medical/health disclosure
- Photo release consent
- Program participation agreement
The Gun Hill Road area has good transit access:
- Subway: Gun Hill Road Station (2, 5 trains) - 0.5 miles
- Bus: Bx28, Bx30, Bx41 routes
Bronx Park
Major park system including Bronx Zoo and NY Botanical Garden
Gun Hill Road Library
New York Public Library branch
52nd Precinct
NYPD precinct serving the area
FDNY Engine 62
Local fire station
- Food Bazaar - Gun Hill Road
- C-Town - White Plains Road
- Local markets - Throughout the neighborhood
Beacon programs are school-based community centers that:
- Operate during after-school hours, evenings, weekends, and summers
- Are free for community members
- Serve all ages - youth, teens, adults, and seniors
- Offer comprehensive recreational and educational programming
- Build community connections
Last Updated: November 25, 2025