Academic Excellence
- Homework help
- Tutoring services
- Academic success support
- Study skills
- Learning assistance
Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center
Free BronxWorks SONYC program for grades 6-8 offering homework help, tutoring, dance, art, sports, leadership, basketball skills clinics, and STEM activities including coding, music production, and DJing.
The BronxWorks CMCC SONYC Program offers afterschool services to students in 6th through 8th grade. The program is designed to help students discover their passions, develop leadership skills, achieve academic success, and receive social emotional support through diverse activities including homework help, tutoring, dance, art, sports, leadership, basketball skills clinics, and STEM programs featuring coding, music production, and DJing.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | New York, NY |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Provider | BronxWorks, Inc. |
| Program Type | School’s Out New York City (SONYC) |
| Website | bronxworks.org |
| Cost | Free |
| Ages Served | 11-14 years old (Grades 6-8) |
Arts & Athletics
- Dance classes
- Art programs
- Sports activities
- Basketball skills clinics
- Physical fitness
STEM & Technology
- Coding education
- Music production
- DJing workshops
- Technology skills
- Creative tech
Leadership & SEL
- Leadership development
- Social emotional support
- Passion discovery
- Personal growth
- Community building
Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center participants engage in:
- Discover Passions: Diverse activities helping students find and explore their interests
- Academic Success: Comprehensive homework help and tutoring to support school achievement
- Leadership Development: Programs that build leadership skills and confidence
- Social Emotional Support: Services addressing emotional well-being and interpersonal skills
- Dance & Art: Creative programs fostering artistic expression and cultural appreciation
- Sports Programming: Athletic activities including organized sports and basketball skills clinics
- STEM Innovation: Technology education including coding, music production, and DJing
- Holistic Approach: Programming addressing academic, social, emotional, and creative needs
- Safe Environment: Supportive space where all students feel welcome and valued
BronxWorks has served Bronx communities since 1972, providing comprehensive social services including youth development, family support, housing assistance, and community programs. BronxWorks serves over 30,000 individuals annually across 60+ program sites. Their SONYC programs emphasize academic achievement, leadership development, arts education, and helping young people discover their passions while building skills for future success.
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Contact BronxWorks Reach out to BronxWorks at bronxworks.org or contact Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center directly.
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Complete Application Fill out the SONYC afterschool registration form for grades 6-8.
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Submit Documents Provide required documentation including proof of age, school enrollment, and emergency contacts.
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Choose Activities Select from homework help, dance, art, sports, basketball clinics, and STEM programs.
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Begin Participation Start discovering your passions, developing leadership, and achieving academic success!
- Completed application form
- Birth certificate or proof of age
- Proof of school enrollment
- Emergency contact information
- Medical information/allergies
- Parent/guardian photo ID
- Proof of address
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New York Public Library
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Access to world-class museums, performance venues, and cultural centers throughout Manhattan.
Community Resources
Extensive network of youth services, sports facilities, and community organizations.
Last updated: November 25, 2025
Program details subject to change. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current offerings, schedules, and availability.