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Past Event

Back to School Community Day

September 6, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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As we launch our 45th Anniversary Year, the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem is excited to welcome youth, families, and neighborhood partners to our annual Back-to-School Event! This day is both a joyful welcome to the new school year and a celebration of our belief that success is within reach for every young person who walks through our doors.

Date: Saturday, September 6
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Boys & Girls Club of Harlem – Flagship Clubhouse

What’s Happening:

  • Free backpacks & school supplies (while supplies last)
  • Music, food & exciting giveaways
  • Bouncy house & family fun activities
  • Arts & crafts stations
  • Science demonstrations with Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute
  • Columbia University Neuroscience Outreach (CUNO) presents the Brain Bank – interactive, hands-on neuroscience activities
  • Resource tables & opportunities to connect with community partners

This family-friendly celebration brings together our youth, families, and partners for a day of fun, discovery, and community pride. Together, we’ll launch the school year with the tools, confidence, and encouragement our young people need to thrive. Join us—and help us celebrate 45 years of creating Great Futures in Harlem!

Event Contact Information

Justine Robinson | [email protected]