Nyack Center was founded in 1990 by a group of concerned citizens and is housed in a renovated historic church in the heart of Nyack, NY.  The mission of the Nyack Center is to create connections across social, cultural and economic boundaries and to improve the life of all that live in the Nyack community.  Nyack Center serves the Nyacks and the larger community of Rockland County, over 2000 people each year, by providing programs, facilities, and opportunities for service.  We offer programs that nurture children, teens and families, and provide space for others with similar goals.  Nyack Center is more than a community building; we are a place for building community.

Volunteers and ideas for programs are always welcome.  For more information about our events or to inquire about using our  facility for private events or volunteering to help in any capacity, please contact us.

Core Programs

Breakfast Club: School Days, 7:00-8:30 AM
Provides children Grades K-6 with nurturing, educational and recreational activities, plus a nourishing breakfast before school.
PROGRAM IS FULL.  Waiting list applications are welcome.

After School Program:  School Days, 3:30-5:30 PM
Provides children Grades K-8 homework help and an after school snack.  Students participate in educational, creative, and recreational activities.
PROGRAM IS FULL.  Waiting list applications are welcome.

Back Door  (Nyack Center's Teen Cafe)  Fridays, 7 PM - 10:30 PM
A substance-free performance program run by teens, for teens.  Weekly planning meetings held every Tuesday night at Nyack Center, 7:00pm.  $4 suggested donation.  For more information, call 358-2600.

Nyack Center's Teen Time  -  Mon - Fri, 5:30-8:30 pm. Ages 12+
A free drop-in for all community teens, Computers and tutoring available.  For more information, call 358-2600.

YACKTOWN Youth:  Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
Weekly meetings and special events.  Youth organized group with adult advisors, dedicated to building a strong future in a safe environment.
Contact Angela Hill for more information at the Nyack Center.

Project Connect: School Days, Mon.-Fri.
Project Connect-A new initiative, a pilot in Rockland County, in joint partnership with Nyack Public Schools.  Begun in the fall of 2006, Nyack Center is the out-of-school suspension site for The Nyack School District.  The goal of the program is to provide a safe
and meaningful out-of-school suspension for students in both Nyack Middle and High Schools. Our objective is to connect students with the school and community in order to transition them back to school and ensure their long-term success as positive members of the
community. The program provides a computer lab, tutoring, and group sessions from Monday-Friday, 9-3 depending on the length of each student's suspension.  By March 2007, 148 students' suspensions were managed by Project Connect in the 2006-2007 school year.

Nyack Youth Collaborative  -  Last Tuesday of the Month, 9:15 AM. Next Meeting: March 27th
A monthly meeting of over 40 youth service organizations in Rockland County.  Series of youth workshops and family game night "Unity in the Community" during spring school break each year.  The mission of the Nyack Youth Collaborative is to improve the network of services and activities for youth and their families, share information about services, identify service gaps, coordinate services where appropriate, and make them more accessible to families.  We take an active role in advocating for and publicizing community youth needs, engaging community leaders and organizations in a united effort to find solutions to problems of youth.
For more information, call 358-2600 or email: brooke.malloy@nyackcenter.org

Nyack Center's Poetry Jam—2nd Wed. of Each Month, 7:30-9:30pm
Come listen to poetry and read your own!  Admission is FREE.
For more information, call 358-2600. 

Face 2 Face: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Free Short-term Counseling.  A safe place where youth or their parents can drop-in to talk! Assessments, resources, and referrals also provided.

For more information, stop by the Nyack Center and speak to Lois Ross, MSW. Email: l.ross@candlerockland.org or call the CANDLE office @ 845-634-6677 ext. 15.

Delta Academy —Each Month, Every 3rd Saturday.  Next meeting, March 17th —11 AM to 1 PM
Free program for girls ages 11-14.  Parental permission is required.  For more information call Leslie Solan at 323-1478.