Our Programs
For over 45 years, the Council has served Brooklyn's children and elderly. Currently sponsoring thirteen senior programs, one child care center, a universal pre-kindergarten and an after-school program. Young Minds Child Care Center offers center-based child care and universal pre-kindergarten. Our COMPASS (Out of School Time Program) provides academic, recreational and cultural activities for young people (ages 5 - 12) for after school and full time on holidays and seven weeks in the summer. Our programs are located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, East New York, Ditmas Park and Fort Greene sections of Brooklyn, NY. See more below.
Child Care
Jazz966
Young Minds Child Development Center
Full day high-quality child care services
for children ages 2 -4.
COMPASS Out of School Time
After school program provided for
elementary school children
718.622.8622
972 Fulton Street
Brooklyn NY 11238
Intergenerational jazz program with
a variety of legendary and new performers.
Open tot to the public Fridays 8PM-11PM
917.593.9776
966 Fulton Street
Brooklyn NY 11238
Senior Programs
196 Albany Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11238
Albany Neighborhood Senior Center
718.733.2600
Transportation Headquarters
718.221.6756
720 East New York Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Christopher Blenman Neighborhood Senior Center
718.773.7400
19 Rogers Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11216
Grant Sqauare Neighborhood Senior Center
718.363.3133
400 Hart Street St.
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Maria Lawton Neighborhood Senior Center
718.452.747
447 Kingsborough 4th Walk.
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Hugh Gilroy Neighborhood Senior Center
718.756.8400
574 Madison St.
Brooklyn NY 11221
Stuyvesant Heights Neighborhood Senior Center
718.230.0824
2702 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Teresa Moore Neighborhood Senior Center
347.663.7770
105 N Portland Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Willoughby Neighborhood Senior Center
718.346.7167
Neighborhood Senior Centers
Eleven neighborhood senior centers and two senior social clubs make up this diverse collection of centers within the Fort Greene Council's umbrella. Each center is unique and celebrates its individual flair for artistic and cultural traditions. While each center is special, they all share a warm, and friendly atmosphere. Members must be 60 years and older. Our centers offer a variety of nutritious meals, socialization, health, wellness, educational and recreational activities. Transportation may be provided at specific locations.
Early Childhood Services
Young Minds is a child-centered program for 2-4-year-old children. Each child is accepted as an individual and recognized for his or her unique abilities. The program supports young children's development, learning, and preparation.
Young Minds offers FREE full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten class for 4-year-olds providing early care and educational activities.
Cultural differences are also valued and celebrated through creative expression, play, and other classroom activities.
After School Program
Young Minds COMPASS program provides safe passage from designated schools to the center. The program offers STEM, homework assistance, multi-cultural activities and nutritious snacks. Additionally, the COMPASS program offers FREE summer camp.
Jazz966
Jazz 966 is a vital part of the Council’s cultural arts programming. Created in 1990 under the leadership of the Council’s chairman and treasurer, Sam Pinn, and Arnold Freeman, it is the only Jazz Performance series serving Seniors. Jazz 966’s mission and purpose are to provide top quality live music and entertainment for the seniors and the public-at-large.
The program operates on Fridays, from September to June. Shows start at 8 pm