The City of White Plains Youth Bureau is a municipal youth services agency in White Plains, NY that offers a range of programming and support for children, teens and young adults, generally serving ages 5–24. Services include school‑day before‑and‑after‑school care, seasonal camps, employment and workforce programs, mentoring, health and wellness initiatives, and counseling.




The City of White Plains Youth Bureau is a municipal agency providing out‑of‑school and youth development services for children and young adults. Programming targets a wide age range (commonly described as ages 5–24) and includes academic support, recreational activities, employment preparation, mentoring, and wellness services.
Programming combines supervised recreational and learning activities (homework help, arts & crafts, sports and games) with job‑readiness and workforce services, volunteer and community projects, and health and wellness supports. Counseling services are offered at no cost for youth and families, including bilingual counseling. Some activities include structured skill training and certification opportunities.
Some programs are offered free to White Plains residents while others charge fees and offer scholarships. Registration typically requires a completed packet and supporting documents such as an up‑to‑date immunization record and a physician's medical/physical form; scholarship applications require tax documentation. Registration forms are available online or in person and the Youth Bureau uses a completed‑packet, first‑come/first‑served process for program placement; waitlists are used when sites reach capacity.
A supervised after‑school program offering homework help, games, sports, arts & crafts, and vacation camp options for elementary and middle school students.
A hands‑on aviation program that includes use of a flight simulator and meets multiple days per week at the Youth Bureau.
A 6‑hour course preparing youth for babysitting with basic childcare, emergency response training, and a certificate upon completion.
A supervised before‑school program providing breakfast, games, sports, arts & crafts and special activities for elementary students.
A six‑week summer tutorial program for students entering grades 1–5 that emphasizes reading, writing and critical thinking alongside recreational activities such as tennis, swimming, arts & crafts, music and field trips.
An activity combining martial arts, gymnastics and dance to music and drumming, offered to students in grades 1–12 at the Youth Bureau fitness room.
An after‑school program focused on academic support, mentoring and leadership experiences for African‑American and Latino male students in middle and high school.
A musical program teaching drum performance and participation in local parades and events; equipment is provided and the program is free.
An intergenerational mentoring and volunteer program that provides informal group mentoring, one‑on‑one mentoring, activities and special events connecting older adults and youth.
A community agriculture project in which volunteers grow vegetables and herbs for donation, learn organic gardening, and participate in outdoor activities across multiple garden sites.
A multi‑component fitness program offering boxing, karate and personal training, plus free counseling and open gym access; some components specify separate schedules.
A community‑based mentoring program pairing volunteer mentors with mentees; meetings and schedules are arranged by participants.
A seasonal STEM camp offering science, technology, engineering and math activities (registration noted as full for the referenced season).
A workforce development program in partnership with the Westchester‑Putnam Workforce Development Board that offers career services, training, internships and support for eligible youth under WIOA guidance.
Employment preparation and placement services for youth including job fairs, babysitter training, career exploration, a job bank, summer employment and training programs.
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