📍 Location
255 Atkins Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Fannie Barnes Atkins
After-school program at Fannie Barnes Atkins in Brooklyn offering culturally affirming arts programming, academic support, and mentorship for middle school students.
Free after-school program serving ages 11-14 in East New York, Brooklyn.
💰 Cost
Free - Funded by DYCD
👥 Ages
11-14 years (Middle School)
🏢 Provider
Urban Strategies, Inc.
Urban Strategies serves 55 youth annually through structured, culturally affirming arts programming combined with academic support, positive peer relationships, and adult mentorship. The program operates Monday through Friday from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM during peak risk hours.
Program Type: School’s Out New York City (SONYC)
The program’s approach creates powerful outcomes:
Structured arts programming during peak hours + academic support + positive peer relationships + adult mentorship =
- Reduced risk behaviors
- Improved academic outcomes
- Stronger cultural identity
- Community leadership skills
- Culturally Affirming Arts - Creative expression rooted in cultural identity
- Academic Support - Homework help and skill reinforcement
- Positive Peer Relationships - Building healthy social connections
- Adult Mentorship - Guidance from caring adult role models
- Leadership Development - Community engagement and leadership skills
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Contact the Program
- Visit: www.urbanstrategiesinc.org
- Location: 255 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
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Enrollment
- Serves 55 youth annually
- Programs run Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Participate
- Engage in arts programming and academics
- Build relationships with peers and mentors
East New York, Brooklyn
Located in East New York, a vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood with a strong sense of community and rich cultural diversity. The area is well-connected by public transportation.
Program information last updated: November 25, 2025
This is a DYCD-funded SONYC program serving middle school youth.