📍 Location
885 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Frederick Douglass Center
Community center in Manhattan offering year-round extended-day programming for children and youth including academics, arts, technology, sports, and leadership development.
Free community center serving ages 5-14 in the Upper West Side, Manhattan.
💰 Cost
Free - Funded by DYCD
👥 Ages
5-14 years (Elementary & Middle School)
🏢 Provider
Children’s Aid
Children’s Aid Frederick Douglass Community Center provides quality activities that help kids reach their full potential. The center offers a wide array of extended-day programming for children and youth enrolled throughout the school year and summer.
Program Type: COMPASS Elementary
Comprehensive programming to support the whole child:
- Academic Enrichment - Homework help and educational support
- Arts & Technology - Creative expression and digital skills
- Leadership Development - Building confidence and advocacy
- Fitness & Recreation - Sports and physical wellness
- Community Engagement - Civic participation and service learning
- College Readiness - Early preparation for higher education
- Career Exposure - Introduction to diverse career paths
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Contact the Center
- Visit: www.childrensaidnyc.org
- Location: 885 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10025
- Main Line: (Contact through website)
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Enrollment
- Open to children ages 5-14 in the community
- Programming available during school year and summer
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Participate
- Choose from diverse activity options
- Whether it’s coding, sports, or homework help
Upper West Side, Manhattan
The Frederick Douglass Center is located on Columbus Avenue in the Upper West Side, a dynamic Manhattan neighborhood near Central Park with excellent access to cultural institutions, transportation, and community resources.
Children’s Aid pioneered the Community School model in New York City, providing comprehensive services that include:
- Academic and Social-Emotional Learning
- Health and Nutrition services
- Family Support and engagement
- Summer enrichment programs
- College and Career Readiness support
Program information last updated: November 25, 2025
This is a DYCD-funded COMPASS Elementary program.