1. Afterschool Parents Meeting Ms. Charlene Edwards “Education through Recreation”

2. Welcome Agenda 1.Afterschool Mission Statement 2.Goals of Program 3.Registration Information 4.Activities 5.Partnerships 6.Trips 7.Citywide Special Events 8.Contact Information

3. Mission Statement The Parks Afterschool Program seeks to enhance communities and enrich the lives of children in the City of New York by providing safe, supportive, and structured environments that support overall health and well-being.

4. Goals of the Afterschool Program Support Empowerment Positive Values Social Competencies Constructive Use of Time

5. Afterschool Registration Birth Certificate Immunization Physical within the last 12 months Recreation Center Membership Card Registration begins on August 16, 2010 @ 5pm Documents needed upon registration:

6. Activities Computers Sports Homework help Arts & Crafts Drama Learn to Swim City of New Parks & Recreation provides a variety of activities in the Afterschool Program.

7. Partnerships Turn 2 Foundation New York Cares National Association of University Women Urban Park Rangers

8. Trips The Bronx Zoo The Sony Wonder Lab The Transit Museum Museum of Modern Art

9. Citywide Special Events Pumpkin Festival at Central Park Thanksgiving Dinner Christmas Wishes/Dinner Winter Jam NYC Easter Egg Hunt at Central Park

10. Contact Information Charlene Edwards Community Outreach Coordinator 3245 5 th Ave New York, NY 10023 212-234-9023