In addition to operating neighborhood-based Centers, CYC partners with schools to bring full-suite afterschool programming directly into the schools themselves. Called CYC's 21st AVE, we teach 21st-century skills and foster social-emotional growth through a focus on "Academic Vibes & Enrichment."

What sets our school-based model apart from others is the presence of a full-time site coordinator who works inside the school as an extension of the school's leadership team. This person coordinates programming with part-time youth workers and a network of contracted program providers to design and deliver an afterschool club schedule that is informed by both student voice and teacher input.

For more information, see our 21st AVE brochure.

CURRENT SCHOOL-BASED PARTNERS

Deneen School of Excellence
7257 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60619

Ida B. Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy
249 E 37th Street, Chicago, IL 60653

Kozminski Community Academy
936 E. 54th Street Chicago, IL 60615

Perspectives High School of Technology
8522 S Lafayette Avenue Chicago, IL 60620

Sherman School of Excellence
1000 W 52nd Street, Chicago, IL 60609

Charles N. Holden Elementary School
1104 W 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60608

John J. Pershing Magnet School for Humanities
3200 S Calumet Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

CONTACT

Dushunda Henderson
Director of Community Schools
dushunda.henderson@chicagoyouthcenters.org

Interested in bringing 21st AVE to your school? Click here to fill out an initial Partnership Interest Form.