North Shore Youth Council Youth Programs

North Shore Youth Council Youth Programs includes School Age Child Care, Middle School Drop-In, Discovery Enrichment, Summer Recreation, Senior & Junior Counselors, Big Buddy-Little Buddy, Youth & Teen Positive Alternatives, Service, Reach for the Stars, Tutoring Partnership, and Mental Health & Counseling. School Age Child Care runs Monday through Friday in the mornings and afternoons during the school year.

Programs

• School Age Child Care — kindergarten through college and beyond · Monday thru Friday, mornings and afternoons; before school and after school during school year
• Middle School Drop-In
• Discovery Enrichment
• Summer Recreation
• Senior & Junior Counselors
• Big Buddy-Little Buddy
• Youth & Teen Positive Alternatives
• Service
• Reach for the Stars
• Tutoring Partnership
• Mental Health & Counseling

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: School Age Child Care programs run five days a week when school is in session, Monday thru Friday, in the mornings and afternoons.
• Facility hours: Main office hours: Monday thru Friday, 9am to 5pm

About the provider

North Shore Youth Council has been dedicated to strengthening North Shore communities for more than 40 years. Its mission is helping youth and families cope in today's changing world. The programs are licensed and regulated by the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services. The organization serves communities from Mount Sinai to Wading River and greater Suffolk County, and it is funded in part by the Town of Brookhaven, the County of Suffolk, the State of New York, the North Shore Consortium, and public and private donations.

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open. If a child needs to begin for the first day of school, the deadline to register is Sunday, August 23rd. Staff are fingerprinted, background checked, trained, and experienced in working with children. Parent/guardians must read and acknowledge the Parent/Guardian Handbook before enrolling. A $50 non-refundable registration fee per child applies at time of registration.

Last updated September 6, 2026.