Age Range
11-14 years old
Middle school
Community Roots Charter School - Middle (13K287) Brooklyn SONYC
FREE Brooklyn College Community Partnership program building bridges from Brooklyn communities to Brooklyn College. Ages 11-14 in Downtown Brooklyn with relationship-based programming.
The Brooklyn College Community Partnership is unique among youth development programs. Building bridges from Brooklyn communities to Brooklyn College, the flexible, relationship-based programming truly engages young people, meeting them right where they are, supporting their academic and personal development, and making college a tangible, positive reality for them.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 Navy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Neighborhood | Downtown Brooklyn / Navy Yard |
| Website | rfcuny.org |
| Provider | Research Foundation of the City University of New York |
| School Code | 13K287 |
| Zip Code | 11201 |
Cost
100% FREE
SONYC program
Program Type
SONYC
After-school college bridge
Category
Youth Development
College readiness, academics
- College Exposure: Visits to Brooklyn College campus
- Academic Support: Tutoring and homework help
- Personal Development: Building confidence and self-awareness
- Relationship-Based Programming: Meaningful mentorship connections
- Flexible Approach: Meeting students where they are
- College Pathways: Making higher education a real possibility
Research Foundation of CUNY partners Brooklyn College with middle school students, creating early college awareness and making higher education accessible to under-resourced communities.
- Contact Community Roots Charter School or rfcuny.org
- Complete SONYC enrollment
- Submit documents
- Begin participating
- SONYC application
- Proof of age
- Emergency contacts
- Medical information
Transportation
Subway: F/G to York St (8 min walk)
Subway: A/C to High St (12 min walk)
Parks
Brooklyn Bridge Park (0.6 mi)
Fort Greene Park (0.7 mi)
Libraries
Brooklyn Heights Library (0.8 mi)
Community
Brooklyn Navy Yard (adjacent)
Last Updated: November 25, 2025
Program Type: School’s Out New York City (SONYC)
School: Community Roots Charter School - Middle (13K287)
Zip Code: 11201