Opportunity
- Access to enrichment
- Skill development
- Resource connections
- Academic support
- Growth experiences
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Free afterschool program at Brooklyn Ascend Charter offering guidance, support, and opportunities to produce students equipped to thrive in an ever-changing world for grades 6-8.
Friends of Crown Heights operates the afterschool program at Brooklyn Ascend Charter School with a guiding philosophy that every participant can learn and achieve great heights with proper guidance and support. The goal is to produce students better equipped to prosper and thrive in an ever-changing and progressively challenging world through opportunity, inspiration, and support.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 123 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 |
| Borough | Brooklyn (Brownsville) |
| Provider | Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers Inc |
| Program Type | School’s Out New York City (SONYC) |
| Website | fochdaycare.org |
| Cost | Free |
| Ages Served | 11-14 years old (Grades 6-8) |
Inspiration
- Motivational programming
- Role models
- Achievement focus
- Goal setting
- Future vision
Support
- Guidance counseling
- Academic assistance
- Social-emotional support
- Mentorship
- Community connection
Social Change
- Leadership development
- Community engagement
- Civic responsibility
- Character building
- Empowerment
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School afterschool participants engage in:
- Opportunity: Access to enrichment activities, skill development, and resources for success
- Inspiration: Motivational programming that helps students envision and achieve their potential
- Support: Comprehensive guidance and assistance to help every student thrive
- Social Change Focus: Programming that empowers students to become agents of positive change
- Academic Growth: Support that equips students to excel academically
- Life Preparation: Skills and experiences that prepare students for future challenges
- Character Development: Activities that build integrity, resilience, and leadership
- Community Building: Safe, supportive environment where students belong and thrive
Friends of Crown Heights (FOCH) Educational Centers Inc has served Brooklyn families for decades with early childhood education, afterschool programs, and youth development services. FOCH’s philosophy emphasizes that every young person can achieve greatness with proper support. Their programs focus on creating opportunities, providing inspiration, and offering comprehensive support to help students become successful, engaged citizens.
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Contact the School Reach out to Brooklyn Ascend Charter School or visit fochdaycare.org for information.
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Complete Application Fill out the SONYC afterschool registration form for grades 6-8 students enrolled at Brooklyn Ascend.
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Submit Documents Provide required documentation including proof of enrollment, emergency contacts, and medical information.
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Program Orientation Attend an orientation to learn about the program’s focus on opportunity, inspiration, and support.
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Begin Participation Start your journey toward becoming equipped to thrive and create positive change!
- Completed application form
- Birth certificate or proof of age
- Proof of enrollment at Brooklyn Ascend
- Emergency contact information
- Medical information/allergies
- Parent/guardian photo ID
- Proof of address
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Last updated: November 25, 2025
Program details subject to change. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current offerings, schedules, and availability.