Prospect afterschool

HFH Summer Day Camp’s Field Trip Frenzy

The Summer Day Camp Kids at HFH family residences stayed busy this summer as they set out to experience the world through excursions, from defying gravity at Sky Zone Trampoline Park to fully immersing themselves in the world of ice cream at the Ice Cream Museum. Apart from being away for the kids to

2023-09-14T10:24:04-05:00September 14th, 2023|

Showcasing the Power of Dance and Mindfulness at Prospect Afterschool & Rec Showcase

In December, the students in Prospect’s Afterschool and Rec program ended their semester-long dance residence with DMF Youth by sharing their accomplishments with friends and families at an unforgettable final showcase. Wearing matching “Prospect Panthers” T-shirts—the Prospect Afterschool & Rec mascot—designed by Afterschool and Recreation Supervisor Patricia Striggles,

2023-03-14T08:14:17-05:00February 2nd, 2023|

Prospect Afterschool Launches New Partnership With DreamYard

Last week, the Prospect Lions launched a new partnership with DreamYard, a Bronx-based arts nonprofit working at the intersection of social just and arts education. During her first class with Prospect Afterschool, Cindy Ferrer, an instructor for DreamYard, led students through a series of icebreakers, encouraging them to connect with one another over

2022-06-08T10:36:19-05:00February 21st, 2020|

Prospect Team Makes The Bronx Times!

The NYC Landmark Preservation Commission selected the Prospect Family Residence to receive a grant for one of its Brownstones. One recipient was chosen from each borough, and the Kelly Street location was the only grantee in The Bronx. Landmarks Preservation Commission chair Sarah Carroll said that she is "thrilled that this year’s grant recipients,

2022-06-08T10:40:05-05:00February 3rd, 2020|

A Week in the Life with the Prospect Lions

For the Prospect Lions, every afternoon boasts the perfect blend of consistency and novelty. Weekly afterschool classes in dance, nutrition, and yoga help build off of prior lessons and form a sense of stability for students. Monthly or bi-monthly lessons in topics like health, financial literacy, and college preparation likewise form a key

2022-08-18T14:15:03-05:00December 4th, 2019|

Q&A with Linda Duesenberg of DMF Youth

Lindi Duesenberg is the founder and Executive Director of DMF Youth, a nonprofit that promotes a socio-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum through dance-based lessons. DMF Youth provides weekly classes in dance, meditation, and wellness at Prospect Afterschool. WHAT MAKES DMF YOUTH LESSONS UNIQUE? Rather than just a dance program or a sports program or

2022-06-08T10:56:02-05:00November 22nd, 2019|
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