Fordham Bedford Children's Services .::. Bronx, New York

Youth Education

Fordham Bedford Children’s Services Youth Education

Fordham Bedford Children’s Services offers programs to youth that supports academic progress and fosters positive social development. In accordance with our mission, F.B.C.S seeks innovative ways to strengthen families by providing a variety of services and programs to the community.

F.B.C.S. Afterschool Programs

Fordham Bedford Children’s Services has two locations that serve families and children in the Bronx. Our offices are referred to as the New Walton Avenue (2270 Walton Avenue at 183rd Street) and Refuge House (2715 Bainbridge Avenue at 196 st.) locations. Both programs work towards accomplishing the same mission and goals along with the same program curriculums and activities. Program services that are different are noted under each program.

General Information

An emphasis of our program is placed on homework. We strive to serve the needs of the parents and children. In helping children with their homework and providing tutoring, we help support the learning that takes place in the classroom. We also assist those parents that work or are Spanish speaking and have difficulty helping children with homework. The last hour is designed to have the children participate in program activities. Program activities range from computer classes, free time on the computers, art projects, literacy based activities and lessons, physical education (using the neighboring school gym), group activities aimed at promoting positive social interaction and development, cooking projects, program club meetings, and newsletter writing. We also take the children on occasional field trips throughout the year

Refuge House Afterschool Program

This Afterschool Program is relatively small and serves approximately 30 children from the community in grades 3-6. The program is open Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:30.

New Walton Afterschool Programs

Fordham Bedford Children’s Services has a second location that serves the families and children in the Fordham- Burnside Community. Our office, located at 2270 Walton Avenue is situated within a Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation building. The location has two tutoring programs.

2-5th Grade AfterSchool Program

This program is designed similarly to the Refuge House Program. This program serves 15-20 children in grades 2-5, Monday through Thursday from 3:00- 5:00.

Junior High School Program

This program is designed to serve approximately 20 children in grades 6-9. The program is open Monday through Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Refuge House Program Schedule

3:00-3:20 Children arrive and eat Snacks During this time the children can play board games and interact with their peers and our staff. We feel it is important that children have an opportunity to relax and interact with their peers.

3:20-4:40 Homework During this time, the children are placed to work in different homework groups based on grade. We do not guarantee that all children will complete all of their homework while in the program but we make an effort to see that children understand what they are doing and are working on their homework while they are here.

4:40- 5:20 Activity Activities with the children can range from computer classes, free time on the computers, art projects, literacy based activities and lessons, physical education (using the neighboring school gym), group activities aimed at promoting positive social interaction and development, cooking projects, program club meetings, and newsletter writing.

New Walton Afterschool Program Schedule 3:00-3:15 Children arrive and eat Snacks During this time the children can play board games and interact with their peers and our staff. We feel it is important that children have an opportunity to relax and interact with their peers.

3:15- 4:30 Homework During this time, the children are placed to work in different homework groups based on grade. We do not guarantee that all children will complete all of their homework while in the program but we make an effort to see that children understand what they are doing and are working on their homework while they are here.

4:30-5:00 Activity Activities with the children can range from computer classes, free time on the computers, art projects, literacy based activities and lessons, physical education (using the neighboring school gym), group activities aimed at promoting positive social interaction and development, program club meetings, and newsletter writing.

Junior High School Program Schedule 5:00- 6:15 Homework Help and Tutoring During this time we work with the children in small groups or individually as needed to assist them with their homework, check their completed work and tutor them in subject areas that they find challenging.

6:15-7:00 Program Activities

Weekend Projects

The children in our programs are invited to participate in weekend projects.

S-Team

S-Team is a program designed to promote the self esteem and confidence in each child. The program is a 6-8 session program that takes place twice a month on Saturdays from 11-2 for children enrolled in our Afterschool Programs. In each session, volunteers work with children one on one to discuss different topics that help promote a child’s confidence in their ability to accomplish goals that they set for themselves.

Read To Me

Read to Me is a project coordinated in conjunction with New York Cares and takes place monthly. New York Cares provides volunteers to work as a team with children in taking the children to the library and helping them read and select books.

NY Cares Recreation Project

This program is only offered to the participants in our New Walton Programs. Children have the opportunity to travel to diverse field trips around New York City and the Tri-State area. This program is offered on a monthly basis.