Cost
Free
Campos Plaza
Cornerstone community center program in Manhattan's Lower East Side offering dynamic enrichment programming for musicians, visual artists, performing arts, and technicians for ages 5-18, operated by University Settlement.
Campos Plaza Community Center operates more like a “home” for the community, offering dynamic enrichment programming suited to all kinds of creators: Musicians, Visual Artists, Performing Arts, Technicians, and everything in between. The center team works collaboratively to engage participants in meaningful experiences, create memorable events for community members, lead lessons that provide opportunities for growth, and make an everlasting impact.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 611 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10009 |
| Borough | Manhattan (Lower East Side/Alphabet City) |
| Provider | University Settlement Society of New York |
| Website | University Settlement |
| Phone | (212) 453-4500 |
| info@universitysettlement.org |
Age Range
Ages 5-18
Program Type
Cornerstone
Category
Youth Development
- Music instruction and performance opportunities
- Visual arts and creative expression
- Performing arts and theater programs
- Digital media and technology workshops
- Academic support and homework help
- Leadership and community service projects
- Intergenerational activities with older adults
- Cultural events and community celebrations
University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on collective strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, since its establishment in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, University Settlement has fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with neighbors.
The organization brings the values of the settlement house movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation. Their programs include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.
- Visit the Center Stop by 611 East 13th Street to meet staff and tour the facilities
- Contact University Settlement Call (212) 453-4500 or email info@universitysettlement.org
- Complete Registration Fill out the Cornerstone program enrollment forms
- Submit Required Documents Provide necessary paperwork (see list below)
- Attend Orientation Learn about program schedules, rules, and available activities
- Start Participating Begin attending programs that interest your child
Directoryenrollment-packet/
- University Settlement enrollment application
- Emergency contact and medical information form
- Age verification (birth certificate or school ID)
- Immunization records
- Parent/guardian consent and liability waiver
- Photo and media release permission
- Household income verification (for some programs)
- Subway: L train to 1st Ave, 6 train to Astor Place
- Bus: M14A, M14D, M9, M21, M22 routes nearby
- Walking: Easy access from East Village and Lower East Side
Parks
Tompkins Square Park and East River Park nearby for outdoor recreation
Library
New York Public Library branches in the East Village and Lower East Side
Cultural Centers
Multiple cultural institutions and art galleries in the surrounding area
Health Services
Nearby health clinics and hospitals including Gouverneur Health Center
Educational Resources
Close to multiple public schools and educational programs
Last Updated: 2025-11-25