Classes and Programs

Participants learn the discipline and techniques of this Brazilian martial arts, taught by ABADA Capoiera NYC.

Participants write and publish a center newsletter that incorporates current issues, poetry, photography, short stories and graphic design.

Voices UnBroken runs poetry and creative writing workshops to help young people tell their stories and be heard.

Creative Alternatives New York (CANY) offers therapeutic drama workshops that encourage participants to express themselves by deliberating on, and then re-enacting, real-life situations.

Using various media, participants create art for display, to give as gifts and to keep for personal use.

Participants learn how to create and manipulate images with this graphics editing software.

Participants learn the ins and outs of Windows XP by exploring the applications that come pre-installed with Windows XP, including Command Prompt, Control Panel Setup, and Plug & Play devices.

Participants learn both basic and advanced features of Microsoft Office programs including Powerpoint, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Participants learn how to build IBM PCs from the ground up. They also learn basic programming language, installation language and troubleshooting skills.

Participants learn basic Photoshop skills by creating layouts for newsletters, flyers and posters.