Age Range
11-14 years old
Middle school
Cornelia Connelly Center - Manhattan SONYC Program
FREE SONYC after-school program for ages 11-14 in East Village. Safe, supportive environment with academics, arts, STEM, leadership, and recreation building confidence and community.
The SONYC after-school program at Cornelia Connelly Center provides youth with a safe, supportive, and engaging environment to learn, create, and grow. They offer a wide range of activities including academics, arts, STEM, leadership, and recreation designed to inspire and build confidence. Through hands-on projects, enrichment clubs, and special events, students develop new skills, form friendships, and become active members in their community.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10009 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Neighborhood | East Village / Lower East Side |
| Website | grandstreet.org |
| Provider | Grand Street Settlement, Inc. |
| Zip Code | 10009 |
Cost
100% FREE
SONYC program
Program Type
SONYC
After-school enrichment
Category
Youth Development
Academics, arts, STEM, leadership
- Academic Support: Homework help and tutoring
- Arts Programs: Visual arts, music, creative expression
- STEM Activities: Science, technology, engineering, math projects
- Leadership Development: Building confidence and voice
- Recreation: Sports, games, social activities
- Hands-On Projects: Engaging, skill-building experiences
- Enrichment Clubs: Special interest groups
- Special Events: Showcases, field trips, celebrations
- Community Engagement: Becoming active community members
Grand Street Settlement has served Lower Manhattan families since 1916 with comprehensive youth programs, senior services, early childhood education, and community support.
- Contact Cornelia Connelly Center or grandstreet.org
- Complete SONYC enrollment
- Submit documents
- Begin participating
- SONYC application
- Proof of age
- Emergency contacts
- Medical information
- Photo consent
Transportation
Subway: F to 2nd Ave (5 min walk)
Subway: 6 to Astor Pl (8 min walk)
Bus: M8, M9, M14, M21
Parks
Tompkins Square Park (0.3 mi)
East River Park (0.5 mi)
Libraries
Tompkins Square Library (0.3 mi)
Community
Vibrant East Village neighborhood with cultural institutions
Last Updated: November 25, 2025
Program Type: School’s Out New York City (SONYC)
Provider: Grand Street Settlement, Inc.
Zip Code: 10009