Positive Development
- Youth development
- Character building
- Skill development
- Personal growth
- Future readiness
Carter, Gerard Stapleton Community Center
Free YMCA Cornerstone program in Staten Island for ages 5-18 offering center-based community services with positive development, SEL, and leadership skills.
The YMCA Cornerstone Program at Carter, Gerard Stapleton Community Center is a center-based community center for children, youth, and adults in Staten Island. The program provides activities that address community needs and offer services that foster positive development, social-emotional learning, and leadership skills.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 230 Broad Street, Staten Island, NY 10304 |
| Borough | Staten Island (Stapleton) |
| Provider | YMCA of Greater New York - Virtual Y |
| Program Type | Cornerstone |
| Website | ymcanyc.org |
| Cost | Free |
| Ages Served | 5-18 years old |
Social-Emotional Learning
- SEL curriculum
- Emotional intelligence
- Social skills
- Relationship building
- Mental wellness
Leadership Skills
- Leadership development
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Community engagement
- Youth voice
Community Center
- Children programs
- Youth activities
- Adult services
- Family support
- Community hub
Carter, Gerard Stapleton Community Center participants engage in:
- Positive Youth Development: Activities designed to foster healthy growth and development
- Social-Emotional Learning: Comprehensive SEL programming building emotional intelligence
- Leadership Skills: Opportunities to develop leadership abilities and community engagement
- Community-Centered: Programming that addresses specific neighborhood needs
- All Ages: Services for children, youth, and adults creating intergenerational connections
- YMCA Quality: Programming backed by YMCA’s 175+ years of youth development expertise
- Safe Space: Welcoming environment where all community members feel valued
- Staten Island Focus: Services tailored to Stapleton neighborhood needs
YMCA of Greater New York has served NYC communities since 1852, operating 20+ locations across the five boroughs. The Y provides youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs. Their Cornerstone community centers create neighborhood hubs offering comprehensive services for all ages. YMCA programming emphasizes positive development, social-emotional learning, and building strong communities.
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Visit the Center Come to Carter, Gerard Stapleton Community Center at 230 Broad Street to learn about programs.
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Contact YMCA Reach out to YMCA of Greater New York at ymcanyc.org for enrollment information.
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Complete Registration Fill out the Cornerstone program registration form.
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Submit Documents Provide required documentation including proof of age, address, and emergency contacts.
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Begin Participation Start enjoying positive development, SEL, and leadership activities!
- Completed registration form
- Birth certificate or proof of age
- Proof of Staten Island address
- Emergency contact information
- Medical information/allergies
- Parent/guardian identification
- School information (if applicable)
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Last updated: November 25, 2025
Program details subject to change. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current offerings, schedules, and availability.