is a NYSED grant program that advances the educational, cultural, social, and mental well-being of students, with a particular emphasis on boys and young men of color. MBK is the foundation for all School & Community programs, and provides activities for students in Grades 5-12.

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is a year-round program funded by the Ulster County Youth Bureau. In collaboration with the Ellenville Central School District, BFI provides mentors for a select number of students in Grades 9-12. Mentors serve as direct and available resources for approximately 24 students, assisting them with academics, employment, career/college readiness, and positive socialization.

offers a variety of activities for students in Grades 5-12 who have an interest in gaming technology. Activities include Saturday Super Smash gaming tournaments, a Virtual Reality Club, drone management, filming, editing, and TV/radio productions.

works in collaboration with the Ulster County Office of Youth Employment and Training. Students aged 14-19 can apply for summer and after-school jobs through Ulster County, or receive assistance finding jobs through our School & Community Engagement Office.

Working in concert with MBK, students are included in community-based activities such as Get Out the Vote efforts, Town Hall meetings, Back to School rallies, Police Reform committees, and other community service and social action events. High school students earn community service hours for participating.

offers a model of positive youth development based on the universal principle that youth need a sense of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity to be healthy and successful. CoC is a year-long program serving students in Grades 5-12.

is a contracted service through Ellenville MBK, which provides after-school and off-campus activities for students in Grades 7-12, with an emphasis on college and career readiness. Activities include visiting colleges, local businesses, and cultural sites, working on college essays and FAFSA (federal student aid) applications, and honing job-interviewing and public-speaking skills. GBG operates year-round.

 is sponsored and funded by the Rowley Family Foundation. Healthy Parent/Health Family serves students who are pregnant and/or raising a child. Teen parents are eligible for academic guidance and support as they continue their education, and pursue their college and career plans. Healthy Parent/Healthy Family, which operates year-round, also provides physical and emotional support, social and financial skills training, and links to resources for young adult parents aged 16-22.

offers seven full-day educational experiences in science and technology at SUNY New Paltz for students in Grades 7-10. STEP takes place on seven Saturdays from October through June. Transportation is included.