DYCD - Out-of-School Time

Department of Youth and Community Development - Serving New York City Youth, Families & Communities

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The Out-of-School Time (OST) Program provides a mix of academic, recreational and cultural activities for young people (grades K-12) after school, during holidays and in the summer. Programs are free of charge and are located in every neighborhood across the City.

New York City's OST programs provide:

Safe programs in a supportive environment
A schedule that meets the needs of working parents
Separate programs for elementary, middle school, and high school students
Trained staff
Homework help
Healthy snacks

Find a Program

For additional information, please contact: 1.800.246.4646



	OST in the News



	Parent's Guide
	OST Video



	DYCD Cover Letter for release of OST Evaluation 10 Programs report
	OST In-Depth Evaluation Report February 2012
	OST Year 5 Evaluation Report "Staffing and Skill-Building in the DYCD Out-of-School Time Initiative: Findings from 10 Programs"
	DYCD Cover letter to year 5 Evaluation Report 2011
	OST In-Depth Evaluation Report 2010
	DYCD Response to OST In-Depth Evaluation Report 2010
	Evaluation
	Wallace Foundation Involvement
	Public Funding for Comprehensive After-School Programs
	OST HS Programs Evaluation Report
	DYCD Response to OST HS Programs Report
	2007 OST Request for Proposals
	2005 OST Request for Proposals
	OST Concept Paper (in PDF )



	CBO Financial Services
	Technical Assistance - PASE
	DYCD Incident Report (in PDF )
	New York State School Age-Child Care (SACC)Regulations

	Equal Opportunity- WIA
	Federal Stimulus
	Contracting Opportunities - RFPs
	Transportation Program
	Concept Papers
	Neighborhood Advisory Boards
	Youth Connect 1-800-246-4646
	Careers with DYCD

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