The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Brooklyn (FIAO) is a nonprofit that operates Il Centro Community Center in South Brooklyn, providing social services, cultural activities, fitness and recreational facilities, and youth services to local residents.



The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Brooklyn is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs Il Centro Community Center, a multi-level community facility serving children, youth, adults and seniors in South Brooklyn. The organization offers a mix of free, funded community services and paid membership services aimed at education, recreation and cultural programming.
Il Centro occupies a large, multi-level facility with classrooms, a multipurpose event room, a full fitness center, a regulation-size gymnasium and an indoor swimming pool with a view of the Verrazano Bridge. The site describes dedicated spaces for classes, sports, aquatics and community events.
Programs at Il Centro are delivered through a combination of free community initiatives and membership-based offerings. The center supports online and mobile registration for classes and schedules, and publishes seasonal class schedules and program registration periods.
FIAO operates community-based after-school programs in local South Brooklyn schools that are offered free of charge to students and provide academic support, arts and recreational activities.
Swim programming for a range of abilities designed to build endurance and teach life-saving and aquatic skills.
Seasonal and weekly art and music classes offered either as drop-in sessions or as structured 8-week programs covering media such as painting, drawing, drama, photography and piano.
Basketball activities and leagues for children and adults, using the center's regulation-size gymnasium.
A drop-in community center at Seth Low I.S. 96 offering weekly activities where children from the surrounding area may participate at no charge.
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The COMPASS (Comprehensive After School System of NYC) program supports development of young people enrolled in grades K–12 through academic support, sports, arts and cultural experiences.
An 8-week drama production program for young people aimed at developing theatrical skills and performance experience.
Weekly drop-in arts and crafts classes for children that provide materials and guided creative activities.
A movement-and-music fitness class for children using Ripstix® to build coordination, focus and physical fitness.
Italian language instruction available for children and adults, with children’s classes indicated for ages 3 and up.
A set of youth fitness offerings that include Generation POUND®, martial arts, pickleball clinics, Tiny Hoops, volleyball and Zumba Kids® to develop physical skills and teamwork.
Classes in languages and cultural topics, including Italian, Spanish and American Sign Language, offered for various age groups.
OASAS-funded after-school prevention programs deliver OASAS-approved, evidence-based curricula focused on positive choices, self-esteem and decision making, alongside recreation and arts activities.
An 8-week photography program teaching basics of lighting and composition with hands-on practice.
8-week piano lesson sessions offered in two children age groups, designed to teach basic piano skills.
Pickleball classes and clinics presented as social and recreational activities for participants of varying skill levels.
School’s Out New York City (SONYC) offers an after-school model for students in 6th–8th grades with clubs, sports, arts and youth leadership opportunities.
A full-day athletic summer camp based in the Il Centro facility that includes swimming, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, strength and conditioning and recreational activities.
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