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FSN Network: From Lullabies to Literacy–Building Your Child’s Communication Skills
In this workshop at PS 77, families learned practical, low-cost strategies—like interactive reading, rhyming games, and talking during routines—to support speech development and bonding.
PS 96 and NIDC Annual Potluck
Students came for the food, then stayed for the dancing! PS 96 Annual Potluck was a joyful event with parent volunteers and NIDC staff setting up a wide variety of dishes for over 125 students.
PS/MS 89 and NIDC Thanksgiving Community Fair
Students and their parents were thankful for hot cocoa, hot food, fun crafts, tasty treats and free books! There were even raffles for 80 free turkeys–and a few Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets, too!
NYS Children’s Asthma Initiative of the American Lung Association Host ASthma Education Workshop For NIDC
The session equipped NIDC staff from across all our afterschool sites with essential knowledge about asthma triggers, early warning signs, and best practices for assisting youth who may experience asthma-related challenges while in our care.
Citywide Participatory Budgeting: PS/MS 89 NIDC Youth Staff Share Ideas for How to Spend “The People’s Money”
As part of “The People’s Money” (the NYC Civic Engagement Commission’s Citywide Participatory Budgeting program), NIDC held an “Idea Generation” session at PS/MS 89 on Veteran’s Day.
Eastchester Gardens Community Center celebrates Halloween!
Eastchester Gardens Community Center did a double dose of Halloween celebrations!
Halloween Hit the Bronx and NIDC was there for it!
NIDC welcomed Halloween this year in nonstop fashion. From a Haunted House packed with scary fun to a first-ever Halloween celebration for Crotona tenants, NIDC amped up the festive spirit of the holiday.
Community Health Fair with Einstein Service-Learning Students at PS/MS 89
Einstein College of Medicine’s dermatology student group partnered with NIDC Youth Programs to present the “Good Skin Knowledge” initiative at PS/MS 89. Designed for 5th–8th graders, the two-day program featured four interactive modules covering sun safety, acne, and skin reactions to bugs and plants.
Einstein Medical Students Teach Skin Health to PS/MS 89 Youth through “Good Skin Knowledge” Program
Einstein College of Medicine’s dermatology student group partnered with NIDC Youth Programs to present the “Good Skin Knowledge” initiative at PS/MS 89. Designed for 5th–8th graders, the two-day program featured four interactive modules covering sun safety, acne, and skin reactions to bugs and plants.
NIDC Joins the Bronx 49th Precinct for Fun-A-Ween!
The 49th Precinct hosted over 250 children and adults at the annual Fun-O-Ween event, giving goblins young and old a day filled with seasonal activities and scary fun!
Back to school fairs get Bronx Children ready for another school year
As summer ended, NIDC hosted a series of lively Back to School events across the Bronx, bringing together families, community partners, and local organizations to support students as they prepared for the new school year. The days were filled with fun, food, games, giveaways and more!
Summer Rising ends the season with fun and games: Field Day and volleyball competition
As another season of Summer Rising ended at PS/MS 89, both the NIDC staff and the youth participants made sure to maximize the fun!
Celebrating a Year of Growth: End-of-Year Moments from Across Our Afterschool Programs
As the school year came to a close, NIDC’s Youth Programs team marked the moment with a series of joyful, reflective events across a few of our sites.
Helping Parents and Caregivers Get Ready for Summer and the School Year Ahead
As summer kicked off, our teams were hard at work laying the foundation for a season of learning, connection, and community. Through a series of orientation events in early June, we welcomed families, introduced staff, and set the tone for a safe and enriching summer.
Cheer, Champions, and Camp: A Season of Growth and Glory for PS89
This spring and summer, NIDC’s Youth Programs team celebrated two incredible milestones with the PS89 cheerleaders and their peers from New Initiative High School.
Art, Rhythm, and Community: Celebrating Youth Creativity
This June, PS 96 came alive with color, music, and community spirit as our Youth Programs hosted two unforgettable events that celebrated student creativity and connection.
Bringing Resources and Support to the Community
Recently we’ve had the joy of hosting several events that brought neighbors together, sparked meaningful conversations, and supported healthier, more connected lives.
Victory on the Field: NIDC’s PS 89 Team Wins Bronx Kickball Championship!
On June 3, 2025, our Youth Programs team had a lot to celebrate as the PS 89 kickball team brought home a major win at the MSAL Bronx Middle School Kickball Championship in Allerton!
