Age Range
11-14 years old
Middle school
Community Health Academy of the Heights - Manhattan SONYC
FREE middle school program with career exploration, field trips, STEM activities, ART projects, and PE. Ages 11-14 in Washington Heights fostering personal growth and critical thinking.
Community Health Academy of the Heights provides a wide range of academic and enrichment programs tailored specifically for middle school students. Programs encompass career exploration, engaging field trips, stimulating STEM activities, creative ART projects, and invigorating Physical Education exercises. The program aims to create a dynamic learning environment that fosters personal growth, exploration of interests, and the development of critical thinking skills.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 504 West 158th Street, New York, NY 10032 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Neighborhood | Washington Heights |
| Website | cloth159.org |
| Provider | Community League of the Heights, Inc. |
| Zip Code | 10032 |
Cost
100% FREE
SONYC program
Program Type
SONYC
After-school enrichment
Category
Youth Development
Career, STEM, arts, PE
- Career Exploration: Discover career paths and future possibilities
- Field Trips: Engaging educational and recreational excursions
- STEM Activities: Science, technology, engineering, math projects
- ART Projects: Creative expression through visual and performing arts
- Physical Education: Sports, fitness, and active recreation
- Critical Thinking: Problem-solving and analytical skill development
- Personal Growth: Building confidence and self-awareness
- Interest Exploration: Discovering passions and talents
Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) has served Washington Heights families since 1959, providing youth programs, senior services, and community development initiatives that strengthen the neighborhood.
- Contact Community Health Academy or cloth159.org
- Complete SONYC enrollment
- Submit required documents
- Begin participating
- SONYC application
- Proof of age
- Emergency contacts
- Medical information
- Photo consent
Transportation
Subway: 1 to 157th St (3 min walk)
Subway: C to 155th St (5 min walk)
Parks
Highbridge Park (0.4 mi)
Riverside Park (0.6 mi)
Libraries
Washington Heights Library (0.3 mi)
Community
CLOTH Community Center (adjacent)
Last Updated: November 25, 2025
Program Type: School’s Out New York City (SONYC)
Zip Code: 10032