Director: Carmen I. Resto
Contact:  cresto@thegryc.org 
                 718-456-5437, ext. 242
                 718-366-7120, ext. 5205
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For more information see nyc.gov/dycd.

I.S. 77Q

976 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood, NY 11385 

Monday–Friday, 2:45pm–6pm    •    Grades served: 6–8    •    Enrollment: 197      

Since September 2005, the I.S. 77 SONYC After-School Program has served approximately 150-200 children annually. Our program is open to Intermediate School youth of I.S. 77 and it operates Monday – Friday between the hours of 2:45PM-6:00PM, during the school calendar year. In addition to our school year program we offer a free summer camp. The GRYC Program is Free for all participants and is funded by the Department of Community Development. The participants are provided with free and healthy snacks daily. 


Our goal is to provide a learning environment that supports Department of Education performance. We provide a fun and safe environment for which students partake in educational, recreational, and creative activities. Participants are encouraged to complete Homework Help and staff members are available to assist when needed.  


 

Educational Activities:

  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

  • Beat/Music Making

  • Literacy (Comic Book or Theater Program) 

  • Creative Arts

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Recreational Activities:

  • Dance

  • STEP

  • Cheerleading

  • Soccer

  • Basketball

  • Football

  • Volleyball

 

Community Service Projects:

  • Trick or Treat UNICEF

  • Season Greeting Cards

  • Pajama Drive

  • Travel Size Toiletries