Age Range
5-18+ years old
K-8, teens, adults
Community Action School - MS 258 Beacon Program
FREE Beacon center offering K-8 after-school, Summer Rising, evening/Saturday activities for all ages. STEM, fitness, arts, basketball, and family programs on the Upper West Side.
Community Action School - MS 258 operates as a comprehensive Beacon center providing Summer Rising Day Camp for grades K-8, after-school programs for K-8, and evening/Saturday activities for middle school youth, teens, and adults. Programming includes STEM, fitness, project-based learning, SEL, group work, Exploring Futures, basketball (skills & drills), performing arts, visual arts, and more.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 154 West 93rd Street, New York, NY 10025 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Neighborhood | Upper West Side |
| Website | goddard.org |
| Provider | Goddard Riverside Community Center |
| Zip Code | 10025 |
Cost
100% FREE
Beacon program
Program Type
Beacon Center
After-school, evening, weekend, summer
Category
Youth Development
STEM, arts, fitness, SEL
- STEM Activities: Science experiments, technology projects, engineering challenges
- Fitness Programs: Basketball skills & drills, sports leagues, active games
- Project-Based Learning: Student-driven inquiry and investigation
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Building resilience, self-awareness, healthy relationships
- Performing Arts: Music, dance, theater, talent showcases
- Visual Arts: Painting, drawing, sculpture, digital art
- Exploring Futures: Career exploration and college readiness
- Group Work: Collaborative projects and team-building
- Summer Rising: Full-day summer camp for K-8
- Evening/Weekend Programs: Activities for middle schoolers, teens, adults
Goddard Riverside Community Center has been serving Upper West Side families for over 130 years. As one of NYC’s most comprehensive community centers, Goddard Riverside provides youth programming, senior services, family support, housing assistance, and community development.
- Visit MS 258 or goddard.org
- Register for age-appropriate programs
- Submit enrollment forms and documents
- Begin participating in activities
- Registration form
- Proof of age
- Emergency contacts
- Medical information
- Photo consent
Public Transportation
Subway: 1/2/3 to 96th St (4 min walk)
Bus: M7, M11, M104 routes
Parks
Riverside Park (0.3 mi)
Central Park (0.5 mi)
Libraries
96th Street Library (0.2 mi)
Community
Goddard Riverside (adjacent)
Comprehensive community services
Last Updated: November 25, 2025
Program Type: Beacon Center
Provider: Goddard Riverside Community Center
Zip Code: 10025