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SAT Summer Intensive Program

The SAT Summer Intensive Program was a collaborative college preparatory initiative designed to help rising 11th and 12th grade students strengthen their SAT performance and expand their college opportunities. Presented by the White Plains Youth Bureau and Bell Curves Educational Services, the program provided students with expert instruction, focused preparation and a structured pathway preparing students with the skills, strategies and confidence needed to succeed on the SAT exam.

Over an eight-week summer experience, students participated in guided instruction, targeted SAT strategies, three full length digital diagnostic exams and a final strategy session designed to help them approach the official exam with greater confidence and preparation. 

The initiative represents the power of community partnership: bringing together the City of White Plains Youth Bureau, Westchester Clubmen Foundation, Bell Curves and the College of Westchester to provide students with meaningful academic support and greater access to college opportunities.

This eight-week in-person program runs from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays from July thru August at the College of Westchester.

No. This program is a fully funded opportunity, providing accepted students with SAT preparation at no cost.

  • Rising 11th and 12th grade students
  • Students interested in strengthening their SAT performance and expanding their college options
  • Selective enrollment with limited space
  • Priority is given to students who demonstrate commitment to completing the program and participating consistently.

No. This is an educational enrichment program. Students participate at no cost but do not receive compensation.

Students must apply for enrollment. Space is limited to 30 participants and interested students are encouraged to apply early. Registration information can obtained by contacting Jason Roberts at Jaroberts1216@yahoo.com.

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  • AGES SERVED
  • 11th and 12th grade students
  • GENDER SERVED
  • Males & Females

Project Digital Jumpstart

Project Digital Jumpstart (PDJ) is a program designed to enhance digital skills training and employment opportunities for high school students in high-growth digital industries.  Participants engage in coursework in IT Essentials and Computer Forensics with the opportunity to earn up to six (6) college credits.  Additionally, experiential learning experiences across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, CISCO network administration and life skills workshops enhance their hands-on curricular experience.  PDJ is a partnership between the White Plains Youth Bureau and The College of Westchester.

November-May – Saturdays, 9:30-1:30 at College of Westchester- 325 Central Ave, White Plains

July and August, Monday-Thursday 9:30-1:30 @ College of Westchester *paid summer employment opportunity

This program is FREE.

Youth must be 14-18, and a current high school student to participate. They must complete and submit an application and be available for the date and timeframe of the scheduled classes.  Youth will be required to obtain working papers for the summer paid component. 

No.

Youth can express interest in participating in the school year component by emailing Patti Staffiero @ pstaffiero@whiteplainsny.gov.  For the summer paid component, the summer employment application can be downloaded from the Summer Employment Program page.

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  • AGES SERVED
  • High School, 14-18 years
  • GENDER SERVED
  • Both Male & Female

Health & Wellness  Summer Camp

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A fun, active summer that builds more than fitness. Campers walk away with stronger life skills, greater self-confidence, and tools to make healthy choices all year long. Through hands-on activities, role-play, and real conversation, campers build communication, problem-solving, and substance use prevention skills that stick. Workshops focused on self-worth, identity, and leadership create a space where young people feel seen and empowered. And at the heart of it all are caring counselors who foster genuine connection, belonging, and a community that brings out the best in every camper, setting them up for a strong start to the school year and beyond.

The camp consists of two three-week sessions for rising 6th–8th graders.


Monday–Thursday, June 30 – August 6


Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
• Where: White Plains Youth Bureau


This program is free (White Plains residents only).

Contact: kmindingall@whiteplainsny.gov or 914-422-1378 x6704

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Contact Kassandra Mindingall at  kmindingall@whiteplainsny.gov or 914-422-1378 x6704

  • AGES SERVED
  • Grades 6 - 8
  • GENDER SERVED
  • Male and Female

Annual Job Fair & Summer Employment​

White Plains youth are provided paid internships and employment within a variety of city departments, camps and non profit organizations during the summer months. The Youth Employment Services personnel prepare the youth for their employment by providing job training, and workshops.

The summer of 2026 applications are now available. 

Once you have submitted an approved application packet, identification and resume you will be invited to the Job Fair. You MUST attend the Job Fair to be considered for a summer job.

Must be a White Plains resident 14-21 years of age, and must provide a valid work permit and employment eligible documents.

Yes.

Applications can be downloaded from this page.  Current White Plains High School students can drop off completed applications at WPHS to the YES office in H Cafeteria Monday-Friday 9:30-4:30pm.

All other youth who do not attend WPHS can submit their applications to the YES office at the Community Center loacted on 65 Mitchell Place, Monday-Friday 3:30-5pm. 

  • AGES SERVED
  • High School, 14 yrs - 21 yrs
  • GENDER SERVED
  • Both male and female
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Job Bank​

The local business community calls on us to help fill their jobs because we provide pre-screened, qualified candidates.

This program aids youth in securing and retaining employment by providing job counseling, including job seeking and retention skills. Job listings provided by local companies are shared with prospective employees and assistance is provided by the Youth Bureau Job Developer to improve their chances of gaining employment. The participating youth review their job seeking strategy with the Job Developer and tips are provided regarding contact, interview and the follow-up process.

At White Plains High School in YES office in H Cafeteria, Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 5 pm.

Must be a White Plains resident and have a valid work permit in order to participate. 

Must be White Plains Resident, have a valid work permit, and provide a copy of their most recent report card. 

To register and be considered for one of our employment opportunities, please contact Janet Spencer at 914-422-2617 or stop in and meet with her at WPHS in H-cafeteria.

  • AGES SERVED
  • High School, 14 yrs - 21 yrs
  • GENDER SERVED
  • Both male and female

The Greening Project​

This summer employment program is designed to give 14-15 year olds hands-on career experience via gardening, nutrition and an environmental education-based curriculum. Participants learn to discover the history of and help maintain local natural reserves and make weekly day trips to wildlife sanctuaries and public works facilities to learn about career options and do different service projects. 

July through August weekdays 9:00am-4:00pm.

Must be a White Plains resident, 14 or 15 years of age with a valid blue work permit. Youth must also be able to commit to the six week summer job schedule. 

Yes.

Click on the application form button to the right to access the summer employment application. 

Applications are accepted until summer employment deadline. 

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  • AGES SERVED
  • High School, ages 14 -15
  • GENDER SERVED
  • Both male and female

Exploring Career Pathways

This lunchtime speaker series, offered at White Plains High School, targets various careers and offers youth the opportunity to hear from professionals who share their stories and tell them how to best prepare for their future. (Offered weekly in the College Career Center).

Guest speakers provide an overview of their own careers, their educational and vocational preparation, and the opportunities they see within their chosen field. Each weekly session offers a different speaker who works in a field associated with featured career path. Examples of career paths include arts and entertainment, law enforcement, education, and technology. The Youth Bureau and White Plains High School on an alternating basis provide pizza and sandwiches to participating students.

During the school year from October to April, alternates Mondays & Wednesdays, all lunch periods 10:44am-12:57pm.  Lunch Provided. 

Located at White Plains High School in the College Career Center. 

This is open for any White Plains HIgh School Student to attend on the scheduled dates. 

  • AGES SERVED
  • High School
  • GENDER SERVED
  • Both male and female

Baby Sitter Training Program

This 6-hour course prepares students for self-employment as babysitters, they are trained in basic childcare including feeding, changing diapers, and emergency response. Props such as baby dolls as well as videos and activities are used during training. Students are also provided printed material from the Youth Bureau.

The instructor determines if a student has mastered the skills taught during the session. After successfully completing the program, students receive certification in the form of a certificate.

Offered on days off from school. Schedule set by YES Staff on an annual basis.

This program is FREE.

Youth must be 11-16 years of age to participate. They must complete and submit an application and be available for the date and timeframe of the scheduled training.

Complete the registration form on this web page.

Applications are accepted until program slots are full. To find out if class is full, contact Janet Spencer.

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  • AGES SERVED
  • Middle School, High School
  • GENDER SERVED
  • Both male and female
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Coalition for Living Wellness

The mission of the Coalition for Living Wellness is to promote the 8 Dimensions of wellness – emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual – to help youth and families in White Plains achieve optimal health so as to prevent alcohol and other substance abuse. The Coalition will also reduce the risk factors that place youth at risk for delinquent behaviors and interfere with their ability to achieve optimal health.

These coalitions bring together members of various community organizations representing different sectors to help reduce the risk factors that place youth at risk for delinquent behaviors and interfere with their ability to achieve optimal health. They also help to increase the protective factors that support positive youth development and help youth become self supporting and productive members of the community. 

The strategies adopted by the coalitions are data driven and evidence based. Every two years, the White Plains Youth Bureau conducts youth survey that provides valuable insight into these risk and protective factors.  In addition, data is also collected from other archival sources and community partners to further inform and guide the development of the most effective and timely approaches to impact positive youth development. 

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  • AGES SERVED
  • Ages 5 - 24
  • GENDER SERVED
  • Males & Females

White Plains Cares Coalition

White Plains Cares Coalition brings together members of various community organizations representing different sectors to help reduce factors that place youth at risk for delinquent behaviors and interfere with their ability to achieve optimal health. The Coalition strives to increase support for positive youth development so they can become self-supporting and productive members of the community.

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Meetings are held once per quarter. Date and Time is TBD.

This program is FREE.

We work collectively with local schools, healthcare providers, business, parents, youth prevention providers, churches, media, youth/community organizations, law enforcement, government to create a network of support and connected community that values and prioritizes wellness.

No. Participation is voluntary.

Call or email the program contact person listed to the right. 

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  • AGES SERVED
  • Ages 5 - 24
  • GENDER SERVED
  • Males & Females

Institute for Health & Wellness

White Plains Youth Bureau’s Institute for Health & Wellness (IFHW) is committed to supporting the 8 dimensions of wellness — physical, emotional, social, environmental, intellectual, spiritual, financial, and occupational, to ensure optimal health.

The Institute includes two community coalitions, Coalition for Living Wellness and White Plains Cares Coalition. Both coalitions provide robust and evidence-based programs and events to increase access to overall health and wellness services, substance misuse prevention education.

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  • AGES SERVED
  • All ages
  • GENDER SERVED
  • Males & Females

Tutoring

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Middle and high school students who need help with Math, Science and English can contact us to be paired with a tutor. 

Tutoring sessions must be scheduled based on availability.

The program is free of charge to families in White Plains.

Students must be in 6th through 12th grade. 

Applications are available at the Youth Bureau. Must have a parent or guardian must fill out the Neighborhood Services Registration Form which you can download by clicking the ‘REGISTRATION FORM’ button on this page.
You can also email Gina Covington at gcovington@whiteplainsny.gov for more information or to receive applications in English or Spanish.

  • AGES SERVED
  • Middle School and High School students
  • GENDER SERVED
  • Both male and female
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After School Connection

Annual Job Fair & Summer Employment​

Aviation Academy​

Baby Sitter Training Program

Before School Program

Bits ‘n Pieces Tutorial Summer Camp

Boys Saturday Academy (MS & HS)

Capoeira

Clubmen Higher Aims​

Coalition for Living Wellness

Coalition for Living Wellness

Drum Corps

Exploring Career Pathways

Family Engagement

Fatherhood Initiative​

Saturday Academy for Girls

Girls Saturday Academy (MS & HS)

Grandpa's United Event

Grandpas United

Great Potential Program (MS & HS)

Growing White Plains​

Health & Wellness  Summer Camp

Healthy & Fit for Life Program

Institute for Health & Wellness

Job Bank​

Mayor’s Youth Council

Mentor Program​

My Brother’s Keeper​

Project Digital Jumpstart

SAT Summer Intensive Program

Social Justice for Youth Program: Youth Court & Peer Advocacy

STEM Camp

Step Up! for Boys​

Growing White Plains

The Greening Project​

Tutoring

White Plains Cares Coalition

White Plains Cares Coalition

Workforce Development Academy for Youth (WDAY)

Youth Employment Services​