A Beacon Center is a free school based Community Center currently operating in neighborhoods across the five (5) boroughs of New York City.  Beacon provides structured academics, recreational, social and cultural activities for families within the community.  The Winthrop Beacon Community Center provides educational, cultural and recreational activities for youth and adults, Mondays through Saturdays.  The programs offered are Homework Assistance, Reading and Mathematics Tutorial, Dance, Drama, Art and Craft, Computer, Job Readiness, GED, Sewing, Youth Leadership Training, Music Conga Drums, Steelpan, Basketball, Weight Training, Aerobics, Soccer and Volleyball.

The Beacon After School Program operates during the Fall, Winter, and Spring months, for youths between the ages of five (5) - thirteen (13) years, Mondays through Fridays, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  The Adult Programs are held in the evening from 6:00 pm to 9:45 pm, Mondays through Fridays.  Adults may choose from the following activities : Aerobics, Computer, GED, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball and Sewing.

Beacon Daily Activities

Saturday Program Activities

How To Become A Member?

Become a Beacon member by visiting our Registration Office in Room 127 and complete the registration form.  Youths under eighteen (18) years of age will need their parents' signature on the form.  Please bring two (2) passport sized pictures so that a Beacon ID card can be made, it take approximately two (2) weeks for the preparation of an ID Card.  Once you receive your ID Card it must be presented to the front desk whenever you are visiting the center.

The After School Program

The After School Program is held at the Center on Mondays through Fridays, from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm and caters to children from Kindergarden through Eighth (8) grade.  On Mondays through Thursdays participants receive Homework Assistance, Reading and Mathematical Tutorial.  On Fridays they participate in gym activities or watch movies in the auditorium.  On Fridays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm there are Computer classes for the participants of the After School Program.

High School and Adult Program 

• GED : Preparation for the GED examination is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm.  The Pre-test for the entrance into the program is generally held on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm

• Computer : The Computer Programs consist of the following courses - Window 'XP, Microsoft Word and Excel, Advanced Word / Desktop Publishing, Power Point, Access and Internet classes.  Classes are held from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Mondays through Fridays with Open Lab on Friday from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

• Job Readiness : This course is designed to prepare youths for the working environment through resume writing, job interviews techniques, career searches and other skills necessary for job preparedness.

Saturday Program

The Saturday Program has the following activities for Beacon participants ages five (5) through eighteen (18) : African Dance, Basketball, Computer, Drama Music & Drumming, Hip Hop Dance, Martial Arts, Art and Craft, Mathematics, Reading, Soccer, Steel Pan, Stepping and Tap Dance.  Programs hours are 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Summer Camp 

During the summer month of July and August a Summer Camp is held for youth between the ages of five (5) - twelve (12).  There is a limited adult program during these months.  Summer Camp hours are 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Mondays through Thursdays and 1:00 pm through 6:00 pm on Fridays.  Morning sessions are devoted to academics enhancement while Afternoon sessions encourage physical activity and Fridays are devoted to outdoor activity and water sprinkler play.  Participants in the Summer Camp may also participate in the twice weekly trip to locations around the Tri State areas.

For more information log on to http://www.winthropbeacon.org

2007-2008 Event Planning Calendar

July 2007

• Independence Day Boat Ride - pictures available

• Beacon Closed

• Shanghai Dream Band Launch

• Winthrop Beacon Summer Camp Begins

• Shanghai Dream Kiddie Band Launch

August 2007

• Annual August Boat Ride - pictures available

• CITI Debate Camp For Teachers & Students

• Bildersee Beacon Open House

• Winthrop Beacon Summer Camp Ends

September 2007

• Beacon Closed - September 03rd Labor Day - pictures available

• Winthrop Beacon After School Begins - September 04th

• Winthrop Beacon Saturday Program Begins - September 22nd

• Beacon Closed For Rosh Hashanah - September 13th and 14th

• Winthrop Beacon Advisory Board Meeting - September 27th

• Winthrop Beacon Parent Council Meeting - September 29th

October 2007

• Beacon Closed For Columbus Day - October 06th and October 08th

• Breast Cancer Walk - October 21st

• Winthrop Beacon Parent Council Meeting

• Winthrop Beacon Parent / Youth Council Fall Party

November 2007

• Beacon Closed For Election Day - November 06th

• Beacon Closed For Veterans Day - November 12th

• Winthrop Beacon Parent Council Meeting - November 16th

• Winthrop Beacon Youth Council Feeding The Homeless - November 17th

• Center For Family Support Thanksgiving Food Basket - November 20th

• Beacon Closed For Thanksgiving - November 22nd to November 24th

December 2007

• Sesame Flyers International Annual Christmas Dinner Dance - December 01st

• Winthrop Beacon Advisory Board Meeting - December 06th

• SAT Program Re-registration - December 07th

• Winthrop Beacon Holiday Show - December 15th

• Winthrop Beacon Kids Holiday Party - December 15th

• Center For Family Support Christmas Party

• Winthrop Beacon Staff Christmas Party

• Christmas Recess - December 24th to December 31st

January 2008

• Beacon Closed For New Year's Day - January 01st 2008

• Winthrop Beacon Parent Council Meeting

• Beacon Closed For Martin Luther King Birthday - January 21st 2008

February 2008

• Winthrop Beacon Parent Council Meeting

• Beacon Closed For President's Day - February 18th 2008

• Mid Winter Recess - February 19th to February 22nd

• Summer Camp Registration - February 23rd

March 2008

• Beacon Closed For Good Friday - March 21st 2008

• Winthrop Beacon Advisory Board Meeting - March 27th

• Winthrop Beacon Parent Council Meeting

April 2008

• Summer Youth Employment Program Application Available - April 1st 2008

• Winthrop Beacon Parent Council Meeting

• Spring Recess - April 21st to April 25th

May 2008

• Summer Camp Application Return

• Winthrop Beacon Parent Council Meeting

• Spring Finale - May 17th 2008

• Beacon Closed For Memorial Day - May 26th 2008

June 2008

• Winthrop Beacon Advisory Board Meeting - June 04th 2008

• Winthrop Beacon Parent Council Meeting

• SAT Program Registration - June 13th 2008

• After School Registration - June 13th 2008

• Beacon Fun Day - June 26th 2008

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