What We Do
NIA’s mission, “Building strong children, strong families and strong communities,” is evidenced through
our vital work that directly supports and enriches the lives of so many each day. NIA has developed
important partnerships and programs that are designed to help improve the quality of life for all – children, youth, families, seniors and businesses.
Thousands of participants are served each year in NIA after school programs, summer day camps, cultural arts and recreation programs; through youth and family counseling services, community assistance, referral, and senior support services; through awareness and prevention initiatives, special events, and community meetings.
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Register for NIA 2013-2014 After School Programs Now
Elementary school students at PS 204 and PS 264 in Brooklyn, and PS 52 in Staten Island can sign up for one of NIA's after school programs for the 2013-2014 school calendar year right now.
Parents are encouraged to register their child early because seating at each school is limited. Details of what the cost is per child for each school can be obtained by downloading a copy of the flyer for a particular school below or by contacting NIA.
Click here to view a flyer for PS 52.
Click here to view a flyer for PS 204.
Click here to view a flyer for PS 264.
For more information, email: info@niabklyn.org, or call 718-236-5266.
Register Now for NIA - OST Summer Programs for Grades 6-8
Students in grades 6-8 can join in the summer fun by registering for one of NIA-OST Summer Programs at IS 227 (6500 16 Avenue) or IS 281 (8787 24 Avenue).
The program at IS 227 meets from 9am - 3pm, Monday-Thursday and run from July 8 to August 8. The program at IS 281meets from 8am - 2pm, Monday-Thursday and runs from July 8 to August 15.
Click here to view a summer program flyer.
For more information about NIA programs and services, call our office at (718) 236-5266 or eMail us at info@niabklyn.org.
Get "In the Zone" at an NIA Summer Day Camp this year!
Recognizing that keeping children interested in learning and engaged throughout the summer is a significant need, NIA launched its "In the Zone" summer day camp to create a safe, fun and educational setting for children. Soon to begin this year at two new locations, "In the Zone" will offer fun and learning this summer. The day camps will blend academics into fun activities, including science, math, literacy, and the arts, as well as sports, games, and fitness.
To register your child, stop by NIA's offices at 6614 11th Avenue. For more information, email: info@niabklyn.org, call 718-236-5266 or click here.
NIA/TASC ExpandED featured on
CBS New York News
Take a peek at what an ExpandED day looks like at the NIA/TASC program at PS 186. CBS local news featured the program on a recent broadcast "New Initiative Could Create Longer Days of Learning" higlighting the benefits of extended day learning.
TASC provides ExpandED Schools with funding, professional development, technical assistance and a model for an active, balanced learning day that gives students approximately 35 percent more learning time at 10 percent of the cost of the school day. NIA's long time partnership with TASC has benefitted thousnads of children and families over the years.
To learn more about the TASC ExpandED after school initiative and NIA's program at PS 186
click here.
NIA Programs Participate in Digital
Learning Day
On February 6th, 2013, NIA's After-school programs, along with the rest of the country, celebrated Digital Learning Day. The nationwide program, which debuted last year, aims to successfully integrate technology into the classroom.
At PS 247, NIA Activity Specialist John Nocciolo introduced the kids to robotics, part of the engineering portion of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Presently, the various groups are working on recreating the Coney Island boardwalk.
At NIA's successful long running program at IS 281, NIA Tech students showcased their talents and created a video for Digital Learning Day, higlighting what the students have learned in STEM, led by instructor John Hutton, this year.
Here is a link to the video they created, we hope you enjoy it.
See the arts right here in Brooklyn at the Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Art's mission is to present outstanding performing arts and arts education programs, reflective of Brooklyn's diverse communities, at affordable prices. A central part of the mission is to introduce young people to the performing arts, to enhance education, and to expose children to new ideas and other cultures.
Founded in 1954, Brooklyn Center presents multi-disciplinary arts performances to more than 70,000 people each season. It also boasts one of the largest arts education programs in the borough, serving 46,000 school children from over 300 schools annually.
To find out what's in store for the 2012-2013 season, follow the link below.
NIA helps students improve
through tutoring
This year, NIA’s main office began offering
one-on-one tutoring services for children in grades
K – 8. Tutoring services are tailored to meet the needs of individual students, and time
is spent with parents to provide them with additional resources they can use to support learning at home, with future plans to expand these tutoring services directly into schools.
To make an appointment or get more information, call us at (718) 236-5266 or email us at info@niabklyn.org.
NIA Partner and PS 186 Principal featured in New York Times
As part of the New York Times regular feature on city schools, SchoolBook, NIA after school partner Bayan Cadotte, principal of PS 186 in Bensonhurst, was recently interviewed. Ms. Cadotte gave insights into a variety of educational topics including how her school is carrying out the Common Core curriculum requirements.
View the article
NIA Program Cancellation Policy Reminder
NIA follows the directive of the Mayor and School Chancellor when it comes to cancelling an event or program that is housed in a public school. According to the NYC Department of Education, New York City public schools are open on a regular schedule, regardless of the weather, unless there is a specific announcement that they are not. If there are to be morning closings or delays, they will be announced between 4 and 6 AM on the morning of the day of the closure.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to follow the news, check NIA social media sites and eMail, or call their child's after-school director, or the NIA office at (718) 236-5266 to find out program status.
How NIA builds communities
- NIA after school programs foster positive youth development, teach new skills, and encourage exploration and learning.
- NIA provides information, assistance or referral to government services and benefits available to the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers.
What people are saying
I cannot say enough about NIA's After School Program at IS 281. My son is in the 6th grade and he loves the afterschool program. Yesterday when I picked him up he was very excited to tell me about the help he received with his math homework (an area I struggle with). At NIA he welcomed the extra time. I can't thank you and the whole NIA Team enough.
Lisa, Parent
NIA Community Services Network
6614 11 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
eMail: info@niabklyn.org
Michael A. Bové, President
Mary Anne Cino, CEO
Rosa Casella, Executive Director
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