Writers' Series

We are proud to announce the BCNY Writers Series 2005. The Series will features some of the nation’s most prominent and important authors, along with several young and promising writers. We anticipate the Writers Series will develop and grow to become an institution of not only the Boys’ Club, but also the metropolitan education and literary communities.

Milliken Clubhouse's News

On Friday, August 15, 2003 the Milliken Clubhouse of The Boys’ Club of New York located at the corner of Pitt and Houston Streets permanently closed its doors. The decision to close was not an easy one for the Trustees and executive staff of the Agency, as they were fully aware how much the Clubhouse meant to everyone. While they understood the sense of loss, there were two major factors that drove this decision that could not be overlooked – the gentrification of the surrounding area and the tough economic climate BCNY was facing.

Still, The Boys' Club committed itself to continuing to provide services to the youth of that community. To facilitate this, BCNY has been providing free daily bus shuttle service from the Milliken Clubhouse neighborhood to the Harriman Clubhouse. The Harriman Clubhouse is located approximately 12 city blocks from the current Milliken Clubhouse at the corner of 10th Street and Avenue A. Bus service has been provided by “Rosado Bus Services” of Corona, NY 11368, (718) 699-7575. Proper supervision has been provided at all times with two part time staff members stationed on the bus and in the waiting area supervising new arrivals. An adult serving as the Bus Shuttle Service Supervisor has been hired to oversee the program and communicate with families. If you require additional information, please call 212-533-2552.

Habib Ullah Honored

The Jefferson Park Alumni Association will be recognizing Mr. Habib Ullah, former Director of the Harriman Clubhouse and Assistant Director of the Jefferson Park Clubhouse and staff member of the long-ago Central Park Clubhouse, for his 31 years of dedicated service to The Boys' Club of New York. This tribute will take place at the Alumni Association's Annual Dinner Dance April 3rd, 2004, at the Villa Barone Manor in the Bronx. For additional information, please call dinner chair Anthony Sisti at (718) 829-5010.

After School Academy & the Island School Experience

Summer Program Update

The Summer Program begins Monday, June 28th, 2004 and runs thru Friday, August 20th, 2004. The hours of operation during the summer months are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm sharp. It is critical that parents pick up their son(s) before 5:00 pm as there will be no supervision available after 5:00 pm when the clubhouses close and staff leave for the day. If an emergency arises and you cannot pick up your son on time you must contact the respective clubhouse immediately and alert the appropriate staff.

Day Camp Program

Available to all members of BCNY, this program is geared at providing boys with purposeful natural living in the out of doors during the summer months of July and August. The camp is staffed by qualified and certified instructors consisting of specialists in the various activities who are supported by college camp counselors for the different age groups.

There are a wide variety of activities at Camp Cromwell to keep campers engaged on over 100 acres of land. There are two swimming pools, archery, a low and high ropes course, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, athletic fields, beach volleyball, arts and crafts, music, theatre, and a farm and nature program. Lunch is provided daily to all members.

Camp Fees

The camp fees are $75.00 for each of the sessions. Additional siblings pay half-price.

Camp Hours

9:00 am – 4:45 pm

Requirements

School / Camp Program, Parents Day & Graduation

This program beginning on Monday, July 5th, 2004 will provide academic remediation and enrichment for 100 students in grades 6, 7 and 8 through a 6-week residential summer camp at Camp Cromwell and academic year follow-up sessions. Through both components, participants receive a unique blend of academic enrichment; study skill acquisition; ecology; computer learning; art appreciation; leadership development and athletics. This summer, parents can visit on Saturday, July 24th, 2004, with Graduation to take place on Saturday, August 14th, 2004. Please contact the respective clubhouse Education Director for additional information.

SMART Moves Walk-Against-Drugs

Each year the SMART Moves prevention and education program organizes an organizational Walk-Against-Drugs march to bring awareness to issues germane to the use of drugs and alcohol and premature sexual activity. This year’s walk is being hosted by the Jefferson Park Clubhouse on Saturday, April 3rd, 2004. For additional information, please contact Iona Smith-Northern at 212-534-3572.

Annual Media Center Classes and Exhibit

The Media Center holds it annual exhibition in May. From age 6 to age 17, this display of creativity shows the past year in Digital Imaging, Photography and Video production as seen through the minds and eyes of its members.

Upcoming events and programming for the Media Center:

For the rest of the winter cycle and into the spring, the Media Center will offer classes to all ages in multi media studies.

February

Black History month will be central to the upcoming programming of the Media Center. The members will be engaged in poster making and multi media projects that explore our history and celebrate the African Diaspora.

Also in an effort to offer more dramatic opportunities to our membership, there will be productions of videos made from Boys’ Club original plays and scripts.

March

Members in the photography and digital classes will submit work for the annual national competition of the Boys and Girls Club of America.

Curriculum for the month will include programming around animals, sports and fairy tales.

April

The first annual Boys’ Club Film and Video festival will happen in late April. Members will be encouraged to finish up projects and submit them for this exciting show.

Curriculum will include programming around spring, space travel, and community service.

Keystone National Conference

The National Keystone Conference brings Keystone Club members from across the country together in a different city each year to develop leadership skills, exchange ideas, debate and discuss current issues, and make friends. The combined action of hundreds of local Keystone Clubs throughout the nation results in a project of national significance. This year’s conference will be held in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, March 18th to 21st, 2004.

Annual Florida Alumni Reunion

This popular annual event reuniting past BCNY members from the Harriman and Jefferson Park Clubhouse’s took place on Sunday, February 1st, 2004 at David’s Custom Caterers in Tamarac, FL. For additional information, please contact Carmen Rivera at 212-533-2550 Ext. 112.

Showcase of Members Works Page

Health Department

The Health Department provides first aid, CPR and basic life support. The department also promotes an annual physical and dental screening for every member. In addition, general counseling related to health issues and referrals of more acute / chronic issues to outside health community centers is available through the support of a qualified Health Director.

Senior Program

The Senior Program provides young men 18 to 20 years of age the opportunity to come together, volunteer their time and energy and when appropriate mentor younger members. The program keeps these young men involved in BCNY programs while they transition into the adult groups such as the Alumni and/or Parents Associations.

Holiday Classic

Fifteen of the nation’s top prep school basketball teams and The Boys’ Club of New York’s (BCNY) own Academic All-Stars returned to Basketball City to participate in BCNY’s ninth annual Holiday Classic. The tournament is an opportunity for BCNY to showcase multiple talents. In addition to hosting and running the tournament, BCNY fields a competitive team, the Academic All-Stars, a group of young men who combine competitive play with a focus on school achievement and college preparation. In addition, many of the young men BCNY has placed in prep schools, through the Independent School Placement Program (ISP), play on the prep school teams. This year 10 young men, placed by BCNY in prep schools, played on 7 of the competing teams in the tournament.