📍 Location
62 Park Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
MS 266 - Park Place Community Middle School
School-based SONYC program at MS 266 combining youth development, leadership, global awareness, and civic engagement for middle school students.
Free after-school program serving ages 11-14 in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
💰 Cost
Free - Funded by DYCD
👥 Ages
11-14 years (Grades 6-8)
🏢 Provider
Global Kids, Inc.
Global Kids thoughtfully partners with schools to offer an array of services and programs that advance school goals and fulfill their mission to develop active global citizens who are prepared to engage and succeed in our ever-changing world. Programs combine youth development, leadership development, global awareness, and civic engagement.
Program Type: School-Based SONYC
Operating Dates: September 2025 - June 2026
Comprehensive programming across diverse areas:
- Cultural Exploration - Understanding diverse cultures and perspectives
- Exploring Futures - College and career exploration
- Health & Wellness - Healthy living, relationships, and physical fitness
- Academic Literacy/Literature - Reading and writing skills
- Art - Creative expression and cultural activities
- Character Building - Values and life skills development
- Community Building/Leadership - Developing youth leaders
- Mental Health - Social-emotional wellness support
- Social Emotional Learning - Building emotional intelligence
- Summer Camp - Extended year programming
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Contact the Program
- Visit: www.globalkids.org
- Phone: (212) 226-XXXX (Call main line)
- Email: Corey.bryan@globalkids.org
- Contact: Corey Bryan, Program Contact
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Eligibility
- Must be in Middle School, grades 6-8
- Enrolled at MS 266 - Park Place Community Middle School
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Participate
- Engage in diverse enrichment activities
- Develop leadership and global citizenship skills
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
MS 266 is located in Prospect Heights, a vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood near Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, offering excellent cultural and educational resources.
Community School Strategy: Global Kids integrates academics, health and wellness, social services, and expanded learning opportunities, creating supportive environments that help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally through collaborative planning and community-based partnerships.
- Youth participating in UN events and UNGA side panels
- Students presenting at COP30 on climate action
- College fair participation connecting students with 15+ colleges
- Youth-led action projects on social issues
- National Voter Registration Day civic engagement
Program information last updated: November 24, 2025
This is a DYCD-funded School-Based SONYC program serving middle school youth.