Programs

Wellness Programs

Learn the fundamentals of West African Dance with live drumming. This is an excellent opportunity for community members to gather, dance, and get to know one another. Great exercise too!

Apr 24 2022
  • Appropriate for: Teens and adults
  • Dates: April 24 - June 12, 2022 (Weekly on Sundays - 6 sessions)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Artist Spot
09th Grade

AfroFusion Dance is a unique blend of traditional and modern day African derived movement. Students will learn popular Afrobeats moves and classic West African steps from dances like Kuku, Manjani, and Sunu.

Mar 20 2023
  • Appropriate for: 6th to 10th Grade
  • Dates: Mar 20 - Jun 5, 2023 (Mondays - 10 Sessions)
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Antonia Arts Academy
07th Grade

Learn the basics of working in layers to make digital art. Sign up for one or two or all of these mini lessons to get a guided tour of the drawing software Procreate using a stylus on the iPad.

Mar 20 2024
  • Appropriate for: 6th to 8th Grade
  • Dates: March 20 - June 12, 2024 (Wednesdays - 9 Sessions)
5:45 pm - 7:15 pm
New Era Creative Space
06th Grade

We will provide a safe space for young men to come together and learn about issues of concern to boys through social interaction, topic discussions, field trips, and fitness.

Mar 23 2024
  • Appropriate for: 9th to 12th Grade
  • Dates: March 23 - June 1, 2024 (Saturdays)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
New Era Creative Space
09th Grade

Embark on an exciting journey of creative expression in our writing and poetry workshop. Unleash your voice, refine your skills, and build a catalog of poetic gems. Join the program participants lovingly call "the workshop you didn't know you needed." Dive into the art of literature with us!

Oct 17 2024
  • Appropriate for: 8th to 12th Grade
  • Dates: Thursdays - 9 Sessions (October 10 - December 12)
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
New Era Creative Space
08th Grade

This program, focusing on healthy self-esteem and moral leadership, provides a safe space for young girls to learn about issues of concern to girls, and explore inspiring literature, and creative expression through the arts.

Oct 18 2024
  • Appropriate for: 6th to 8th Grade
  • Dates: October 11, 2024 - May 30 2025 (Fridays)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
New Era Creative Space
06th Grade

This youth-led program, focusing on healthy self-esteem and moral leadership, provides a safe space for young girls to learn about issues of concern to girls, explore inspiring literature, and creative expression through the arts.

Oct 18 2024
  • Appropriate for: 9th to 11th Grade
  • Dates: October 11, 2024 - May 30, 2025 (Fridays)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
New Era Creative Space
09th Grade

This program is designed to inspire young people to “exercise their eye” with the camera and teach students to tell their stories through photography in a way that impacts how they view themselves and their role in their community.

Oct 20 2024
  • Appropriate for: 6th to 10th Grade
  • Dates: Mondays, 6 sessions (September 30 - November 18)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Era Creative Space
06th Grade

This program is designed to inspire young people to “exercise their eye” with the camera and teach students to tell their stories through photography in a way that impacts how they view the world, themselves, and their community. 

Oct 20 2024
  • Appropriate for: 8th to 10th Grade
  • Dates: Mondays, 6 sessions (September 30 - November 18)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Era Creative Space
08th Grade

Mixed media- Students will work with various mediums in combination with various types of surfaces. The basic idea is to combine and layer materials to create unique works. This class will help students to discover their own 'visual language.'

Oct 20 2024
  • Appropriate for: 4th to 5th Grade
  • Dates: Mondays - 10 Sessions (September 30 - December 16
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
New Era Creative Space
04th Grade

Mixed media- Students will work with a variety of mediums in combination with various type of surfaces. The basic idea being to combine and layer materials to create unique works. This class will help students to discover their own ‘visual language’.

Oct 21 2024
  • Appropriate for: K to 3rd Grade
  • Dates: Sept 30 - Dec 16, 2024 (Mondays - 10 Sessions)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
New Era Creative Space
01st Grade

In this class you will experience a creative, dynamic, and grounding yoga practice that uses the breath to connect to movement. Join us every 4th Tuesday of the Month in this free workshop.

Oct 22 2024
  • Appropriate for: Adults
  • Dates: Fourth Tuesday of the Month (September 24 - December 17)
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
New Era Creative Space
06th Grade
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NECS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates with limited resources, relying on support from the community to sustain our programming. Because we know there are families in need, we offer a sliding scale for program fees. While we don’t require supporting documents to demonstrate financial hardship, we do ask that families pay as much as they can afford. This is what enables us to offer our programs to families in more difficult financial situations.

NECS’ program fees help to cover the expenses of running the program and allow us to provide scholarships and sliding scale fees. We will not be able to offer honor-based sliding scale discounts to those in need if those who can afford the fee choose to pay a discounted amount. When registering for a program, please select the highest fee your family can afford.

NECS will never turn away a family due to an inability to pay. If you require additional financial assistance beyond the sliding scale, please email us or contact Ridvan Foxhall at (914) 930-1777. Para asistencia en español, envíenos un correo electrónico o llame a Carolina Egas A. al (914) 930-1777.

NECS will never turn away a family due to an inability to pay. By sponsoring a program or participant, you help us further our mission of inspiring stronger communities through creative programs.
If you withdraw three weeks or more prior to the program start date, your payment will be refunded. If you withdraw one to three weeks before the start date, your payment can be credited toward a future program at no cost or refunded with a 10% cancellation fee. If withdrawal is requested within one week of the start date and we are able to fill the spot, the same policy applies. However, if we are unable to fill the spot, we cannot credit or refund the workshop. Credits may be used for any NECS program within 18 months of the credit date. Credits not used within 18 months will be converted to charitable donations. Within the 18 month period, if you opt to convert a credit into a refund, the 10% cancellation fee will be assessed at that time.