Youth Programing
THE POINT’s Arts and Advocacy Youth Development Program – This central feature of THE POINT’s services offers after school and in-school programming throughout the year in addition to summer programming for 500 young people in grades 1-12. Through justice-based arts and service learning activities, THE POINT’s youth programs aim to support the academic, artistic and positive social development of young people in Hunts Point and engage them as leaders in community development. Specific youth programs include THE POINT After-School Program, the teen leadership group, A.C.T.I.O.N. (Activists Coming To Inform Our Neighborhood), and arts-in-education programs including the International Center of Photography (ICP) at THE POINT and Social Cirque at THE POINT (formally Cirque du Monde at THE POINT). THE POINT’s youth programs have been the recipients of awards including the Union Square and Coming Up Taller Awards for their unique blend of leadership development via art programming with a message.
In-House
International Center of Photography (ICP)
ICP at THE POINT is a year-round collaboration between the International Center of Photography and THE POINT CDC in the South Bronx. The program teaches photography, critical thinking, writing, and public speaking with the goal of fostering self-esteem, community development, and social change. Students have access to an onsite classroom/studio, black-and-white darkroom, and gallery, as well as a virtual classroom. Registration is ongoing with courses running every season for all ages. Cameras and supplies are provided.
For more info contact:
Abigail Montes or Tiffany Williams
amontes@thepoint.org
twilliams@thepoint.org
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
THE POINT will be accepting up to 40 Participants from ages 16 to 24 years of age an opportunity to work in-person this summer. All Participants will be working 25 hours a week at a pay of $15 an hour. During the Summer employment program participants will be able to choose from 4 different art disciplines , Vocal, Visual Arts, Circus , And Acting, to work on a final project that will be shared with the other participants. We are working with Children’s Arts & Science (CASW) so when applying please put them as your worksite provider. The link to SYEP Application is below. It is due April 22nd, 2022.
For more info contact:
Amanda Barreto
abarreto@thepoint.org
Minds Empowered (ME)
Minds Empowered aims to create a safe space for women-identified, male-identified & gender non-conforming youth. We work to provide young people with a platform to express themselves freely and become change makers in their communities. Workshops will cover topics such as social justice, body image, creative writing, graphic design and more. Together we will learn, grow, and heal.
For more info contact:
Tiffany Williams
twilliams@thepoint.org
In-School Programming
Cirque
Cirque at The Point introduces the community to circus arts through social circus. We focus on the well being of students as well as provide a safe space for everyone to freely express themselves. For the last 20 years, Cirque has offered juggling, aerial, flexibility, tumbling, and so much more to the Hunts Point community. Our classes helps students with fitness, focus, teamwork and self confidence.
For more info contact:
Amanda Barreto
abarreto@thepoint.org
Visual Arts
With the guidance of our Teaching Artists in Residence, Teens and Young Adults will have an opportunity for mentorship and professional development from a working artist. This workshop will give participants the opportunity to develop new artistic techniques such as illustration, sculpture, print-making, painting, compositions and more!
For more contact:
Amanda Barreto
abarreto@thepoint.org
Rhymes & Literacy
R.H.Y.M.E Rhymes Help Young Minds Excel is a Thrive Collective music and mentoring program. Our objective is to encourage, empower and equip students with mic skills and life skills by teaching the art of rap and the transferable skills and principles embedded within that art, such as communication, collaboration, creativity, cognitive thinking, critical thinking and self confidence, all of which are critical to developing great character. At R.H.Y.M.E students explore creative ways of self expression and storytelling through Hip Hop.
For more info contact:
Amanda Barreto
abarreto@thepoint.org