Youth and Family Programs

Choosing a college can feel overwhelming. Our College Readiness Program encompasses all elements of the process to prepare you for success in this important step in your life.

What’s Included in the College Readiness Program?

• SAT prep classes
• College admissions workshops
• Financial aid workshops
• College essay writing workshops
• College application classes
• Field trips to local colleges
• Individual advisement sessions

Who Can Participate in This Program?

High school students and recent graduates in Queens, NY are eligible to participate in our College Readiness Program.

When Are the Workshops?

Workshops are held after school in the late afternoon and early evening during the school year and in the summer. Individual advisement sessions can be scheduled during the school year. Some instruction, such as test preparation workshops, includes multiple sessions held over a period of 6 – 8 weeks. Contact us for specific dates.

Where Are Workshops Held?

Our College Readiness Program currently operates in three locations in New York City: Queens Technical High School in Long Island City, Queens (open to Queens Technical High School students and recent graduates only); the SCS Beacon Program at P.S. 343 in Sunnyside, Queens.

Learn More

We strongly recommend reaching out to us at the beginning of the school semester or summer so that you can take advantage of all that our College Readiness Program offers. All workshops have limited capacity and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact us today! 

Contact Information

Email: crp@scsny.org

For Queens Tech students & recent graduates:
718-937-3010 ext. 2191

All others:
347-570-5969

Making the transition from school to the workplace is an important, and sometimes challenging, phase in a person’s life. Our Career Readiness Program has three main initiatives to give you the skills and experience you need to get a job and plan for a career. 

1. Internship Opportunities – We work with local companies to match you with relevant internships that will give you meaningful work experience that you can include on your resume and college applications. Recent participants have held internships at Variety Boys and Girls Club, Studio Q, Metro PCS, Athenica Environmental Services, Greiner-Maltz Real Estate, Building Brothers, Inc., Verbal + Visual, Go Pro Plumbing, and Sunnyside Community Services.
2. Summer Youth Employment Program – Work readiness training is aligned to a specific job sector so that you can better understand the unique needs of that industry. This is a 6-week summer program for youth ages 16-24.
3. Looking to volunteer? Visit our page or contact us at volunteering@scsny.org to learn about current opportunities.

What’s Included in the Career Readiness Program?

• Internship experiences
• Resume writing sessions
• Interview skills workshops and practice sessions
• Assistance with post-secondary education opportunities
• Career planning
• Events with guest speakers
• Networking opportunities

Who Can Participate in This Program?

• General Career Readiness workshops: open to students and recent graduates of Queens Technical High School.
• Summer Youth Employment Program: please call 929-255-5204 or email YouthFuturesQT@scsny.org to see if you qualify.

Contact Information

Tel: Tel: 718-937-3010 ext. 2191
Email: CareerReadiness@scsny.org

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The Cornerstone Program at Woodside Houses provides opportunities for children, teenagers, and adults to participate in structured after-school programs and drop-in activities including performing arts and music, athletics, computers, reading, chess, and more. Health fairs and other collaborations with local community organizations bring together local residents and celebrate the community’s diversity.

Sunnyside Community Services’ Cornerstone Program at Woodside Houses is funded by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development.

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The SCS Beacon Community Centers at I.S. 5 and PS 343 offer opportunities for your family to participate in a broad range of educational, fitness, and cultural activities.

Beacons serve children, teenagers, and adults, offering structured after-school programs and drop-in activities. After-school and summer camp programs are available for students in grades K – 8.

Health fairs and other events bring together local residents and celebrate the community’s diversity. SCS’ services at the Beacon are strengthened through collaborations with many other local community organizations.

Sunnyside Community Services’ Beacon Community Center is funded by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development. 

Contact Information

I.S. 5
50-40 Jacobus Street
Elmhurst, NY
917-843-7948
 

P.S. 343Q
45-45 42nd Street
Sunnyside, NY
718-784-6173 ext. 376

Our after-school programs provide fun and challenging enrichment activities for your children. We provide after-school programs at P.S. 150 and P.S. 199 in Sunnyside for elementary school students (grades K – 5) and programming for K-8 at the Boulevard Family Residence (transitional shelter) in Elmhurst.  

These programs offer academic support and enrichment.  In addition to receiving help with homework, students develop literacy, math, and science skills as they complete project-based learning activities such as creating their own comic books, writing and directing short films, and building model bridges.  

SCS after-school programs promote not only healthy minds but also healthy bodies, offering sports, dance, and martial arts classes. Students learn important concepts related to nutrition as they practice preparing healthy meals.  They participate in community service projects that promote the development of leadership and teamwork skills.  

These programs enable working parents to ensure that their children spend after-school hours in a safe and supervised environment.  

The after-school programs run until 6 p.m. on school days. Summer Camp Programs are also available.

Sunnyside Community Services’ After-School Programs are funded by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development and the New York State Education Department.

Contact Information

Grades K-5 

PS 150, 40-01 43rd Avenue
718-784-2252 ext.3523

PS 199, 39-20 48th Avenue
917-843-7953. 

PS 343, 45-45 42nd Street
917-502-4087

Grades K-8

Beacon Community Center
IS-5, 50-40 Jacobus St. Elmhurst
718-429-8766

Beacon Community Center
PS 343, 45-45 42nd Street, Sunnyside
917-502-4087

Cornerstone Community Center
Woodside Houses, 50-19 Broadway, Woodside
718-312-2570

SONYC at Boulevard Family Residence
79-00 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst
917-647-9550

The Youth Future programs at Queens Technical High School will help you find summer employment, build skills for an exciting career, and get the supports you need for a balanced life. 

What’s Available Through Youth Futures?

• Our 21st Century Community Learning Center includes workshops, learning opportunities, and individual advisement on college, careers, and more.
  • The College Readiness Program will prepare you for the college admissions process, including SAT preparation, workshops about college essays and college applications, and individual advisement.
  • The Career Readiness Program combines internship experiences with career readiness education so that you are prepared with a well-written resume, interview tips, and skills to help you plan your career.
  • The Enrichment Program offers a combination of academic, artistic, and community-based learning opportunities, including tutoring and academic advisement, art and recreation activities, technology education, and community-related programming.
• Our Summer Youth Employment Program offers a unique opportunity to explore your career interests and discover new ones through career exploration, skill-building activities, and connections to professionals and the community. The program incorporates work readiness training that is aligned to a specific job sector so that you can better understand the unique needs of that industry.

Who Can Participate in These Programs?

All of these programs are open to high school students and recent graduates of Queens Technical High School.

Learn More

For more information, or to sign up for a workshop or program, call 718-937-3010 ext. 2191, or email YouthFuturesQT@scsny.org

Youth Futures is made possible by 21st Century Community Learning Centers, the New York City Department of Education, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development.

Contact Information

Tel: 718-937-3010 ext. 2191
YouthFuturesQT@scsny.org

For more information email info@scsny.org or call 718-784-6173, ext. 535

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The Sunnyside UP 3-K and Pre-K programs at Sunnyside Community Services provide education for your child in an environment focused on exploration and discovery. Our curriculum and program use the Department of Education units of study that align with the Common Core standard. 

Who is eligible

• 3-K is free for students age three—for school year 2025-2026 your child must turn 3 by December 31st 2025.
• Pre-K is free for students age four—for school year 2025-2026 your child must turn 4 by December 31st 2025.

What we offer

• Diversity: Our school—and our staff—reflect the diversity of our students and their families. We are multi-lingual and ready to prepare students regardless of their first language.
• Creativity: Sunnyside UP at SCS provides learning experiences few other programs can—including the ability for children to participate in movement, music, and art exercises with seniors in our Adult Day Services Program. 
• Beyond early education: Our Pre-K and 3-K students get priority enrollment in free after-school programs at PS 199, 150, or 343, if they attend. And as your child grows, we have programs for after-school, college and career readiness. Sunnyside Community Services provides an entire slate of activities and programs for all ages.

Day-to-day at 3-K and Pre-K

• In the classroom, we emphasize exploration and discovery as a way of learning. 
• At playtime, students go to the local park for play and movement. When the weather does not permit, students engage in dance, stretching, and other movement exercises. 
• At mealtime, students eat a healthy breakfast and lunch. Students learn about preparing, serving, and sharing food at mealtime.

Other Care Options

• Early drop-off: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. – Monthly Rate: $125
• Aftercare: 2:50 to 6:00 p.m. – Monthly Rate: $425

Snacks are provided for before and aftercare students.

Get In Touch

39-01 Queens Boulevard
Sunnyside, NY 11104

Tel: 929-335-7795
info@scsny.org

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact us by e-mail or phone, or fill out our form below.  You can also stop by our offices at 39-01 Queens Blvd in Sunnyside, and pick up a paper application. To register online for Sunnyside UP as your first choice, enter code 30QBGO on the online application.