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Find out how to enroll in Harlem Children’s Zone’s no-cost pathway of programs that serve young people and families from cradle to career.

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    Early Childhood Programs

    Click the buttons below to enroll in Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) programs for newborns, toddlers, and preschool-age scholars.

    The Baby College (ages 0-3 | Parenting workshop for caregivers and children) The Baby College (ages 0-3 | Parenting workshop for caregivers and children)

    The Baby College is a seven-week virtual or nine-week in-person workshop that supports new and expectant parents and other caregivers through the ins and outs of early childhood development.

    To enroll: Fill out this form. For more information, call 212-665-9832 or email Babycollege@hcz.org.

    The Baby College G.R.A.D.S. Early Head Start (ages 0-3 | At-home support for parents and children) The Baby College G.R.A.D.S. Early Head Start (ages 0-3 | At-home support for parents and children)

    The Baby College G.R.A.D.S. (Guardians Responding and Developing Strategies) Early Head Start program empowers new and expectant parents to strengthen the bonds between themselves and their children through at-home support and community events.

    To enroll: email grads@hcz.org.

    Three-Year-Old Journey Three-Year-Old Journey

    Three-Year-Old Journey provides lottery winners of Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy Charter Schools with the opportunity to continue to learn, grow, and nurture friendships in the lead up to their admission to the school.

    To enroll: call 212-665-9832 or email TYOJ@hcz.org.

    Harlem Gems preschool Harlem Gems preschool

    Harlem Gems preschools prepares our youngest scholars to succeed in K-12 and beyond by building a strong academic foundation and starting them on the path to college and career. There are two Harlem Gems locations, at 60 West 117 Street and 389 Lenox Avenue.

    For information on how to enroll: call or stop by one of our two Harlem Gems sites: Harlem Gems North (646 539-5898 / 389 Lenox Avenue) or Harlem Gems South (60 West 117th Street / 212-369-3577).

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    HCZ Promise Academy

    HCZ Promise Academy is a top-performing K-12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services. When scholars join our community, we promise to do whatever it takes to get them to and through college. We enroll scholars as young as 3 and all the way to age 11. Scholars aged 3 are encouraged to apply now so that they can be guaranteed a spot in kindergarten at HCZ Promise Academy. Scholars ages 4-11 who apply are placed on a waitlist and, if accepted, will join HCZ Promise Academy in the fall.

    Apply to HCZ Promise Academy

    Youth Programs

    Click on the buttons below to enroll in Harlem Children's Zone programs for elementary, middle, and high school scholars, and scholars in post-secondary education and careers.

    Peacemakers (Gr K-8 | in-school and after-school support for public school scholars) Peacemakers (Gr K-8 | in-school and after-school support for public school scholars)

    Peacemakers partners with Harlem’s public elementary and middle schools to help unlock that potential in all scholars. Embedded within P.S. 197, P.S./I.S. 76, PS 154, and P.S. 149, Peacemakers provides in-school and after-school support, as well as summer programming.

    To enroll: call 646-673-0946 or email jwashington@hcz.org.

    A Cut Above (Gr K-8 | after-school program) A Cut Above (Gr K-8 | after-school program)

    A Cut Above is an after-school program for scholars in grades K-8 that offers academic and creative enrichments, as well as real-world opportunities to cultivate career interests, engage in community service, and learn about life in college. Scholars enjoy academic tutoring, STEM-based learning, organized sports, arts projects, and much more.

    To enroll: email aca@hcz.org.

    The Academy of Arts and Civic Engagement (Gr 9-12 | After-school arts program) The Academy of Arts and Civic Engagement (Gr 9-12 | After-school arts program)

    Academy of Arts and Civic Engagement offers high school scholars an immersive learning experience in the arts. Programs include:

    • Vocal Performance
    • Instrumental Music
    • Fashion
    • Art
    • Dance
    • Theater

    To enroll call 212-234-4500 or email jmalone@hcz.org.

    The Employment and Technology Center (Gr 9-12 | After-school STEM and technical arts program) The Employment and Technology Center (Gr 9-12 | After-school STEM and technical arts program)

    The Employment and Technology Center is an after-school program for high school scholars that prepares them for careers in STEM and technical arts areas. Scholars gain career-ready skills, real-world experience, and a network of professional contacts. Focus areas include:

    • Pre-Med
    • Architecture
    • Virtual Reality
    • Graphic Design
    • Audio Engineering
    • App Design
    • Gastronomy
    • Fashion Technology

    To enroll: call 212-369-5912.

    Countee Cullen Community Center (Gr 9-12 | After-school media arts program) Countee Cullen Community Center (Gr 9-12 | After-school media arts program)

    Countee Cullen Community Center is an after-school program for high school scholars where they learn the ins and outs of careers in broadcasting and media arts. Scholars gain career-ready skills, real-world experience, and engage with industry experts. Programs include:

    • Animation
    • Broadcasting
    • Cosmetology
    • Creative Writing
    • Culinary Arts
    • Drawing
    • Fashion: Costume Design/Styling
    • Journalism
    • Magazine – Harlem Overheard
    • Podcasting
    • Sound Engineering
    • Graphic Design

    To enroll: call 212-663-0555 or email jmalone@hcz.org.

    College Success Office (Gr 12 and College) College Success Office (Gr 12 and College)

    College Success Office (CSO) empowers our scholars to get into and succeed in college so they can embark on fruitful careers and pave the path to social and economic mobility.

    Enrollment is open to exisiting Harelm Children’s Zone scholars. For more information, visit the CSO page.

    Health and Community Programs

    Click on the buttons below to enroll in Harlem Children's Zone health and community programs. We create pathways to self-sufficiency, personal growth, and physical and mental health.

    Community Pride Community Pride

    Community Pride is a program and storefront office focusing on community outreach and organizing, neighborhood revitalization, leadership development, and public programs.

    To join Community Pride, call 212-932-1920 or email communitypride@hcz.org.

    Community Benefits Support Community Benefits Support

    Community Benefits Support program facilitates access for Harlem residents to government resources and provides free legal services, financial counseling, and tax preparation.

    Register for Community Benefits Support by calling 212-866-1350 or emailing CommunityBenefits@hcz.org.

    Healthy Harlem Healthy Harlem

    Healthy Harlem fosters a culture of health by empowering children, families, and community members to take better care of themselves, make thoughtful choices, and establish lifelong healthy habits.

    To join Healthy Harlem programs, call 212-360-3227 or email HHstaff@hcz.org.

    Emotional Wellness Emotional Wellness

    Emotional Wellness provides community education, training, emotional wellness resources, and overall mental health promotion to Harlem Children’s Zone staff, scholars, and community members.

    To access Emotional Wellness programs, call 646-760-9358 or email emotionalwellness@hcz.org.

    The Armory - Fitness Programs The Armory - Fitness Programs

    The Armory is a multi-purpose, community wellness center offering high-quality fitness programming to scholars, families, and staff of Harlem Children’s Zone. In addition, the Armory offers no- or low-cost fitness programming to members of the Harlem community.

    To register for classes, call 212-281-5431 or email armoryfitness@hcz.org.

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    Summer Programs Enrollment Now Open!

    Enrollment is now open for our K-12 summer programs:

    • Peacemakers (Gr K-8 | for public school scholars)
    • Academy of Arts and Civic Engagement (Gr 9-12 | Arts)
    • Employment and Technology Center (Gr 9-12 | STEM and technical arts)
    • Countee Cullen Community Center (Gr 9-12 | media and broadcasting)

    For enrollment information, keep scrolling and click the button for your desired program.

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