Age Range
11-14 years old
Middle school
Community Voices Middle School - Queens SONYC Program
FREE New York Edge after-school program bridging the opportunity gap for ages 11-14. Academic performance, health, wellness, and character development. Mon-Fri 2:30-5:30PM in Springfield Gardens.
New York Edge is one of the premier afterschool program providers in New York City. The organization offers a no-cost afterschool program to children and families of diverse communities. The mission is to help bridge the opportunity gap among under-served students by providing programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, character, and attitudes for success in life.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 145-00 Springfield Boulevard, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 |
| Borough | Queens |
| Neighborhood | Springfield Gardens |
| Website | newyorkedge.org |
| Provider | New York Edge, Inc. |
| Program Dates | September 15, 2025 - June 13, 2026 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 2:30PM-5:30PM |
| Zip Code | 11413 |
Cost
100% FREE
No-cost SONYC program
Program Type
SONYC
After-school, Mon-Fri 2:30-5:30PM
Category
Youth Development
Academics, wellness, character
- Academic Performance: Homework help, tutoring, test prep
- Health & Wellness: Physical fitness, nutrition, mental health support
- Self-Confidence: Building positive self-image through achievement
- Character Development: Respect, responsibility, integrity
- Attitudes for Success: Growth mindset, perseverance, goal-setting
- Enrichment Activities: Arts, STEM, sports, leadership
New York Edge is NYC’s largest youth development organization, serving over 60 school sites with evidence-based programming that measurably improves student outcomes in under-served communities.
- Contact Community Voices Middle School or newyorkedge.org
- Complete SONYC enrollment
- Submit documents
- Begin participating (Sept 15, 2025 - June 13, 2026)
- SONYC application
- Proof of age
- Emergency contacts
- Medical information
Transportation
Bus: Q5, Q85, Q111 on Springfield Blvd
LIRR: Laurelton Station (1 mi)
Parks
Springfield Park (0.5 mi)
Baisley Pond Park (1.2 mi)
Libraries
Queens Library - Laurelton (0.8 mi)
Community
Springfield Gardens Community (0.3 mi)
Last Updated: November 25, 2025
Program Type: School’s Out New York City (SONYC)
Program Dates: September 15, 2025 - June 13, 2026
Hours: Monday-Friday 2:30PM-5:30PM
Zip Code: 11413