by Grand Street Settlement (DYCD Cornerstone)
This neighborhood community center hosts a free Cornerstone youth program operated by Grand Street Settlement. Children join after-school clubs, recreation, and enrichment activities, with extended summer hours.
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After-school, evening and summer hours; check with provider
Free; enrollment through the program provider
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Ages 5–17.
Free; enrollment through the program provider
After-school, evening and summer hours; check with provider
56 Essex Street, 10002, in the Lower East Side, Manhattan.
Yes. Seward Park Community Center is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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