Concrete Safaris' City Surfers After School & Summer Camp is a 5-day/week in-person program for 2nd - 5th graders who’ll learn soft and hard leadership skills in daily workshops. They will have the opportunity to exercise those skills by completing independent and group activities in gardening, outdoor play, photography, field trips, and leadership that will be focused on living a healthy lifestyle and creating new ways to improve neighborhood health by transforming the environment.
AFTERSCHOOL: Who, Where, When, & How Much?
Who: 2nd - 5th graders
Where: City Surfers After School will be held in the great outdoors of East Harlem with workshops and activities in Jefferson and Washington Houses, local parks, and on city streets.
Our base will be PS 57, located at:
176 E 115th St, New York, NY 10029
When: 2:20 - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday
September 18, 2023 - June 14, 2024
MUST ATTEND 5 AFTERNOONS PER WEEK.
How much: Every child and family must follow the code of conduct in exchange for one child after school slot.
CITY SURFERS: What?
Activities May Include:
Note 1: If your child does not know how to ride a bicycle, your child will learn how to ride here.
Note 2: Please do not send personal bikes or scooters to the program. All gear will be provided.
CITY SURFERS: Why?
Children Will Build Their:
Build skills in:
APPLICATION DEADLINES
AUGUST 25: Complete FAMILY ENROLLMENT INQUIRY
AUGUST 31: Complete APPLICATION
ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15: Enrollment Notifications Sent
BY JUNE 20: Parents/Guardians must attend a full orientation.
Note 1: If you have previously enrolled online, use your login and password HERE to apply for this program. If you lost your password, click "what's my password?" to receive a reset email.
Note 2: If you have never enrolled online, click the APPLY button below. You will receive an email once you register with your login and password.
Note 3: Make sure to click "Save" on each page so that your information is retained. You can save, log out, gather more information, and return to your saved application.
Note 4: Applications do not guarantee entry. If you removed your child or your child was suspended from the program, your child may not re-apply for one full year.
Note 5: If you need help completing this application, please email info@concretesafaris.org or call our office at 646.869.1503.
Selection Process For City Surfers
Questions?
Still have questions? Please email info@concretesafaris.org for more information with the subject heading: "City Surfers: Application." You may also phone us at 646.869.1503.
SUMMER CAMP: Who, Where, When, & How Much?
Who: K - 5th graders living in or enrolled in a school in East Harlem
Where: City Surfers Summer Camp will be held in the great outdoors of East Harlem with workshops and activities in Jefferson and Washington Houses, local parks, and on city streets.
Our base will be PS 7, located at:
160 E 120th St, New York, NY 10029
When: 9AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday
July 10 - August 11, 2023
How much: Every child and family must follow the code of conduct in exchange for one child camper slot.
44% of City Surfers demonstrate improvement in social-emotional skills compared to non-participants
21% of City Surfers perform better in math and science classes than non-participants.
13% of City Surfers have fewer school absences than non-participants. East Harlem children have some of the highest absenteeism in NYC.