Our two Cornerstone Community Centers offer programming within 2 of Staten Island's New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments. The programs are located at the Richmond Terrace Center in New Brighton, and the Todt Hill Community Center. These centers provide year-round out of school time activities, evening and weekend programming for youth ages 5 to 21 and programs for adults 22+, including seniors. We also offer 8-week summer camp programs, including weekends. Our innovative community model promotes a healthy lifestyle, positive youth development and academic support. recreation, social engagement and opportunities for both youth and adults. These programs are funded by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development.

Youth Programs

​Youth programs are designed to help participants acquire the skills and attitudes to:

• Grow healthy social and emotional skills
• Succeed academically and graduate from high school
• Pursue their chosen career pathways
• Contribute to their families and communities

After School Program
Our vibrant after school program offers a range of free, fun and engaging programming and activities for children in grades K-5. Programming lasts from September-June
(matching the NYC Board of Education School Calendar).
Registration required, please note that space is limited.
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Hours
Monday-Friday 2:00 – 6:00 pm
The ASP is also open 9:00am – 6:00pm
during most school breaks.
Our free ASP includes:

• Homework assistance
• Safe structured theme-based program activities
• Game room with pool table, board games and video games
• Arts & crafts
• Computer lab
• Dance
• Fitness & sports
• Special events & trips
• Music engineering studio
• Pick up from PS 78
• Conflict resolution workshops
• Field trips to different cultural events and spaces
• Free hot meal and snack provided daily

Summer Program
Our safe free 8-week summer camp includes plenty of fun summer activities & trips.
Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 11:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 3:00 – 11:00pm
Our free Summer program activities include:

• Daily Academics
• Trips to the local pool
• Theme-based program activities
• Indoor/Outdoor Games
• Arts & Crafts
• Computer Lab
• Dance
• Fitness & Sports
• Special events & trips to different theme parks, museums and theaters around the tri-state area
• Free breakfast, lunch and snack provided daily

Camp registration is required; space is limited.
Staff

• All staff experienced and trained to be with all ages of children
• CPR/AED certified Staff
• All staff are fingerprinted and cleared through NYS Office of Children & Families
• All staff and specialists are committed to exposing the students to meaningful experiences and unique learning opportunities
• We maintain DOH required staff ratio at all times

Adult Programs

Adult programming includes:

• Fitness & sports
• Computer lab
• Parenting workshops
• Job readiness classes
• ESL courses
• Advisory board
• Holiday celebrations
• New home buyer workshops
• Community building

Locations

Todt Hill: 255 Westwood Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314

​Contact Us
Todt Hill: Linda Springer
[email protected]
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Richmond Terrace: 71 Jersey Street, Staten Island, NY 10301

Contact Us
Ruth Perry-Cox, Director [email protected]
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