Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social service, arts, and health care programs.
It’s the season of sunshine and fun! Henry Street Settlement offers an array of summer activities and programs for youth of all ages. Check out our Summer at Henry Street flyer here. See the listings below for contacts, additional information, and RSVP links:
Community Events
L.E.S. does it best! Come together as a community this summer with Henry Street Settlement. Bring the entire family for exciting activities, live performances, roller skating, snacks, and more!
Our two Summer Fun Saturday events will provide fun and resources for the whole family. Activities include a magic show, carnival games, face painting, a live African drum performance, and more!
July 9 – Little Flower Park – Madison Street between Clinton & Jefferson – Noon – 4:00 p.m.
July 23 – Dry Dock Park – East 10th Street & Ave D – Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Roll your way right into summer because roller skating at Henry Street is back! Dress in your best ’70s/’80s themed outfit. Free snacks and giveaways. Skates and music from Skaterobics. Free skate rentals are first-come-first-served; you must present a valid form of I.D. and sign a rental waiver. If you have your own skates, bring them!
August 6 – Henry M. Jackson Park AKA 12 Park – Noon – 6:00 p.m.
August 20 – Dry Dock Park – East 10th & Ave D – Noon – 6:00 p.m.
A family-friendly event including free refreshments, games, storytelling, a magic show, live performances, and DJ’s.
August 27 – Community Day – On Henry Street – Noon – 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Sonia Jeambon – sjeambon@henrystreet.org | 646-522-5232
Summer Camps
- Summer Rising
Free, all-day programming—including help with academics, arts activities, recreation, & more—at two Lower East Side schools
CONTACT:
Elementary School (PS2): Tiffany Rodriguez trodriguez@henrystreet.org 917.716.9784
Middle School (UNMS): Idalia Roldan iroldan@henrystreet.org 646.660.5210
- BGR + JRC
Free, all-day programming—including help with academics, arts activities, recreation, & more
CONTACT: Leonor Colon lcolon@henrystreet.org 646.449.0399
Young Adult Programming
- On Ramps to Opportunity Job Training
Henry Street Settlement’s job Essentials training programming is offering professional development, interview preparation, resume building , and more for youth. Fill out the interest form here : https://forms.gle/4nRhB6FhYFAuG7LH9
CONTACT: JET Program Director, Kiana Walbrook, 212.478.5400
- LES Youth Opportunity HUB
LES Youth Opportunity HUB facilitates success, support, and community for youth residents of the Lower East Side through various workshops, employment support, trips, and more
CONTACT: HUB Program Director, Elisa Kaplan ekaplan@henrystreet.org or hub@henrystreet.org, 212.254.3100
Athletics
- Sports at Boys and Girls Republic
Basketball workouts & open gyms at Boys & Girls Republic (888 E. 6th St.) & 301 Henry Street.
CONTACT: Luis Checa, lcheca@henrystreet.org 212.686.8888 x1924
- Soccer Saturdays (July 16, 23, 30)
Soccer workouts and games at Henry M. Jackson Park from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration required.
CONTACT: Sonia Jeambon – sjeambon@henrystreet.org | 646-522-5232
- Big Fly Baseball
Participants will learn the techniques needed to be a standout baseball player:
- Proper mechanics
- Infield, outfield, hitting. and pitching drills
- Radar Guns to speed test throwing
- Batting cages
- Free trips to Yankees + Mets games
- Much more!
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays – 4:30 – 7 p.m. in Sol Lain Park
CONTACT: Peter Asciolla – 917.558.4688