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Out-of-School Time

Out-of-School Time Program

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 Resources
2008 Map of all OST sites in NYC (in PDF)
Facts and Figures
OST in the News

For Parents
Parent's Guide
OST Video

For Policy Makers
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 )

For Providers
Technical Assistance - PASE

DYCD Incident Report (in PDF )

New York State School Age-Child Care (SACC)Regulations

 

 

 
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