Cost
Free - No cost to participants
Atlantic Terminal
Free Cornerstone program offering afterschool, evening, and Saturday activities for all ages in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
The Atlantic Terminal Site 4B Community Center is a Cornerstone program operated by University Settlement Society of New York. Since 2014, University Settlement has served this community with FREE afterschool programming, summer camp, evening programming for teens and adults, and Saturday classes for all ages.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 |
| Borough | Brooklyn (Prospect Heights) |
| Provider | University Settlement Society of New York |
| Website | universitysettlement.org |
| Phone | (212) 453-4500 |
| info@universitysettlement.org |
Age Range
Ages 5-18 (All ages welcome)
Program Type
Cornerstone
Category
Youth Development
Arts Programming
- Dance classes
- Visual Arts
- Music instruction
- Arts and Crafts
Fitness & Wellness
- FREE fitness classes
- Workshops
- Health education
Schedule Options
- After School Programming (youth)
- Evening Programming (teens, adults, older adults)
- Saturday Classes (all ages)
- Summer Camp
Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, University Settlement partners with over 40,000 New Yorkers annually in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
University Settlement fights poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with neighbors. They bring settlement house values into the 21st century by:
- Meeting New Yorkers where they live
- Listening deeply to all perspectives
- Creating space for responsive cooperation
University Settlement operates multiple Cornerstone programs:
- Campos Plaza - Lower East Side
- Atlantic Terminal - Brooklyn
- Ingersoll - Fort Greene
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Visit the community center Go to 501 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.
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Contact University Settlement Call (212) 453-4500 for program information.
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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
Prospect Heights/Atlantic Terminal area has excellent transit:
- Subway: Atlantic Av-Barclays Center (2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R trains)
- LIRR: Atlantic Terminal
- Bus: B25, B26, B45, B65 routes
Prospect Park
Brooklyn’s flagship park (0.5 miles)
Pacific Street Library
Brooklyn Public Library branch at 25 4th Avenue
78th Precinct
NYPD precinct at 65 6th Avenue
FDNY Engine 226
Fire station at 409 State Street
- Whole Foods - 3rd Avenue
- Trader Joe’s - Atlantic Center
- Atlantic Terminal Mall - Major shopping center
- Local grocers - Throughout Prospect Heights
Cornerstone programs transform NYCHA community spaces into vibrant neighborhood hubs offering:
- Year-round programming
- Services for all ages
- Free or low-cost activities
- Community connection and support
- Safe spaces for learning and growth
Last Updated: November 25, 2025