Our programs serve NYC public school students, providing free, out-of-school-time programs that focus on energizing, educating and empowering.
HiRisers The HiRisers after-school program, run for youth by youth, trains high school students to work with elementary and middle school students teaching them literacy, life-skills and sports. Through unique, interactive workshops, and by using sports as a "hands-on" learning tool, the high school Youth Staff build literacy skills and teach the important life-skills of communication, teamwork and leadership. During the summer, HiRisers acts as a day camp with Youth Staff working full time as counselors. More on HiRisers... |
College All-Stars The College All-Stars is a year-round program designed to help New York City public high school students make their college dream a reality. The program targets high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, and is designed to educate them and their families on the entire college application process - from success in high school to obtaining a degree in the field of their choice. Activities include PSAT/SAT prep, financial aid workshops, college tours, guest speakers, application help, mentoring sessions and career counseling. Alumni of the program then return to speak to other Urban Dove students about their college experiences.More on College All-Stars... |
Lenox Project Each August, Urban Dove takes a group of HiRisers kids up to Camp Lenox in Otis, MA, for a fun and exciting week of summer camp. All HiRisers participants are invited to camp, with the Youth Staff serving as the camp counselors. The week features lots of firsts - first splashes in a lake, first trips on a boat, first times away from home- and is an experience most of these kids would otherwise not have. The week is also a great reward for a year's worth of hard work and dedication and offers a unique learning opportunity for our kids to try new things and overcome their fears.More on Lenox Project... |
Net Gain Net Gain provides free court space for 16 New York City public schools that do not have their own gyms, allowing more than 400 students to participate in after-school sports. In collaboration with Youth, I.N.C. and Basketball City, Urban Dove arranges for the schools’ home games and also organizes community service projects for the student-athletes to help teach teamwork, sportsmanship and responsibility. To help raise money for the program, students team up with corporate sponsors and play in a tournament.More on Net Gain... |