Trinity Youth
Trinity Youth is a program for middle and high school students from across New York City. We learn and play together at Trinity Youth Afterschool, study the Bible and ask big questions during Youth Group, and make a joyful noise in music classes with Jazz House Kids.
At Trinity Youth, we practice radical welcome: the full inclusion of everyone regardless of background, beliefs, or experience. You, your voice, and your experiences are valued here.
Enroll in Trinity Youth
Whether you’re new or have been with us for years, it’s time to enroll for the 2024–25 school year. Enrollment is required for all youth programs.
Important Dates
Welcome Week
Monday, Sept. 9–Friday, Sept. 13
3–5pm | Trinity Commons
Sept. 5 | First Day of School (NYC Public Schools)
Sept. 8 | Staff Commissioning
Sept. 9–13 | Welcome Week
Sept. 16 | Afterschool Begins
Dec. 11 | Last Session of Afterschool (Fall)
Afterschool Closed:
Oct. 3–4 | Rosh Hashanah
Oct. 14 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Nov. 1 | Diwali
Nov. 5 | Election Day
Nov. 11 | Veteran’s Day
Nov. 12–15 | Staff Retreat
Nov. 27–29 | Thanksgiving Break
Reminder: No Spectators
Due to space constraints, no spectators are permitted during full court athletics in the Trinity Commons gymnasium.
Learn more about Safety and Health at Trinity
“Everyone Is Who They Can Be”
Hear from Trinity Youth Afterschool graduates on what they loved about participating in this program.
Find out more about Afterschool
What You Can Do
Trinity Youth Afterschool
From chess club to basketball, homework help to art and dance workshops, there’s something for you! Bring your whole self, make friends, and try new things.
Youth Group
We meet weekly to eat dinner, play games, and talk about what’s on our minds — supported by our faith and one another.
Youth Confirmation Class
Learn about the Christian faith, Trinity’s traditions and practices, and The Episcopal Church in a six-week class preparing for confirmation.
Youth Lounge
Open weekdays, 3–6pm, and Sundays ,10:30am–2pm, in the Commons behind Trinity Church, the lounge is a safe space for homework help, arts and games, and the Trinity Youth Library
Jazz House Kids
Beginning and advanced musicians can work with world-class teaching artists in free music classes and weekly open jam sessions. Instruments provided!
Youth Pilgrimage
Our Youth Group takes a yearly journey to the Taizé spiritual community in Burgundy, France, and joins the monastery’s daily rhythms of prayer, rest, and service.
Telling Trinity Stories
A History Fellows Project
In the summer of 2023, the Trinity Youth History Fellows worked with teaching artists from Montclair Film to create a series of documentary short films highlighting the lived experiences of longtime members of Trinity Church.
Partners
Jazz House Kids
Jazz House Kids helps young people gain an artistic edge through music education, mentoring, and apprenticeship, building thriving communities and fostering community leaders and global citizens.
Lineage Project
Lineage Project teaches trauma-sensitive mindfulness to young people. Grounded in cutting-edge research on trauma and neurobiology and two decades of firsthand experience, Lineage’s unique three-part teaching model weaves together movement (e.g., yoga/Tai Chi), facilitated dialogue, and guided meditation.
Montclair Film
Montclair Film connects global filmmakers with audiences in a diverse, culturally vibrant community by presenting films and year-round programs that engage, entertain, and educate through the power of visual storytelling.
Alvin Ailey Extension
Alvin Ailey Extension makes dance accessible for all people in a welcoming, non-competitive environment. Each class involves learning original choreography while focusing on theatrical elements and mastering musicality.
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