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COMPASS

DYCD COMPASS afterschool / SONYC

Agency: NYC Dept. of Youth & Community Development

Simple · $29

In short

Free afterschool programs (academic help, arts, sports) for K–12; SONYC for middle school. NYC youth K–12.

What you get
Free afterschool programs (academic help, arts, sports) for K–12; SONYC for middle school.
Who qualifies
NYC youth K–12.
Income limit (2026)
none
Papers to gather
Child info, school, emergency contacts.
Renewal
Annual enrollment.

Official page: discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc