Four decades of helping youth and families ​THRIVE!

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For over 40 years, North Shore Youth Council has dedicated itself to providing our North Shore communities with comprehensive, evidence-based youth and family programs and services in child care,  enrichment, prevention, education, counseling, and recreation. Since our founding, we have positively influenced thousands of individuals from kindergarten to college, and have the continued confidence and support of our local elected officials, school districts, and communities from Mount Sinai to Shoreham-Wading River and beyond.

Our model for success is based upon our unique "life cycle" of programs that engages children and teens at every age and connects families to our wider offering of services. With every new stage of their life, we present today's youth with opportunities to learn essential life skills and become responsible, successful adults. By giving youth a platform to be heard and assist in the development of programs and projects, we find new ways to enrich their lives while also encouraging and empowering them in their positive decision-making and community involvement. The youth we support come back year after year and grow with us, returning as counselors, mentors, and staff to help guide the next generation. ​

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Children ages 7 and older can join us for a fun winter workshop enjoying hot chocolate and making a sensory-friendly snowman! This workshop will be held at the Heritage Center on Saturday, December 14th from 12-2pm and costs $25 per child.

Experience the magic of the holidays at Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 15th at the Heritage Center!

Create your own vision board to inspire and guide you throughout the year! For youth ages 10 and older. This workshop will be held at the Heritage Center on Thursday, January 2nd from 5-6:30pm and costs $30 per child (includes materials).

​Supporting the mental health and social-emotional well-being of youth during ​and after the school bell and empowering them to be the best version of themselves!


New groups for youth and teens beginning in the New Year!

​Learn more about our ongoing counseling and wellness initiatives
We have exciting new groups, programs, workshops, seminars, and opportunities for youth, teens, and young adults!

Sign up for the second session of our Big Buddy-Little Buddy cross age peer mentoring program, beginning in spring 2025!

The Heritage Center

Youth and family events, health and wellness programs, community recreation, private rentals, park stewardship, year-round Foodie Fridays, and so much more!

Register for the 2024-2025 school year!

School Age Child Care and Middle School Drop-In programs! 
Learn about our before and after school child care, recreation, and enrichment programs in the Mount Sinai, Rocky Point, and Shoreham-Wading River School Districts!