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IV The Youth
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Roosevelt, NY · Youth community center

Your space.
Your future.

A place to create, connect, learn real skills, and be heard.

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55 Mansfield, Roosevelt, NY
Photo goes here: approved community photo
Open 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Who it's forYouth ages 5–21, families & neighbors

Our mission

IV is four. Everything here is for the youth.

Say it out loud: “four the youth.” A community center for young people ages 5–21: make things, learn skills, and get support.

CreatePoetry, music, podcasts, design, cooking.
LearnBarbering, repair, money, business.
BelongMentors, tutoring, counseling.

Programs

Find your thing.

Pick one that sounds like you, or try a few.

Arts & Media

  • Poetry Night
  • Open Mic
  • Piano Lessons
  • Podcast & Audio Editing
  • Graphic Design

Say it your way.

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Sports & Movement

  • Yoga
  • Zumba
  • Basketball Camp
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Money & Entrepreneurship

  • Entrepreneurship Club
  • T-Shirt Printing
  • Snack Stand
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Life Skills

  • Financial Literacy
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Survival Skills
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Trades & Career Skills

  • Barber Class
  • Bike Repair
  • Car Repair
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Wellness & Support

  • Prepartum & Postpartum Lessons
  • CPR Classes
  • Counseling
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Tutoring & Mentorship

  • Tutoring
  • Mentor 1-on-1
  • Job Board Help
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Community Activities

  • Park Cleaning
  • Helping Seniors
  • Garden Projects
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Photo goes here: open mic or poetry night (approved photo)

Creative expression

Pass the mic.

Poetry, music, audio, design, and food. Pick a way to say it.

  • Poetry NightWrite it, say it, hear it back. A room that listens.
  • Open MicPerform, test an idea, or just come support someone who is.
  • Piano LessonsLearn keys from the ground up.
  • Podcast & Audio EditingRecord, cut, and mix your own sound.
  • Graphic DesignMake posters, logos, and graphics.

Real-world skills

Learn it. Practice it. Use it.

Hands-on programs in barbering, repair, and running a business.

Some trades programs may include certificates or paid opportunities, depending on the program and availability.

Trades

  • Barber ClassLearn the craft from the basics up.
  • Bike RepairFix, tune, and keep a bike rolling.
  • Car RepairGet under the hood and learn how it works.

Business & money

  • Entrepreneurship ClubBuild a business idea from first thought to first sale.
  • T-Shirt PrintingDesign, print, and sell your own merch.
  • Snack StandRun a small shop and learn the basics of selling.
  • Money ManagementBudgeting, pricing, and keeping what you earn.

Wellness & support

Need someone to talk to?

Counseling, mentoring, and tutoring are on the list. Ask what's available now.

Counseling

A private, no-judgment place to talk things through.

1-on-1 Mentors

A mentor who checks in with you regularly.

Tutoring

Homework help and catch-up.

Emotional support

Ways to handle stress and big emotions.

Events & community

What's coming up.

Dates to be confirmed

Open Mic & Poetry Night

A room that listens. Perform, or just come support someone who is.

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Dates to be confirmed

Basketball Camp

Drills, games, and teamwork on the court.

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Dates to be confirmed

Neighborhood Cleanups

Take care of the place you live, as a team.

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Help keep the doors open.

Volunteer, teach a skill, partner with us, or donate supplies or money.

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The space

A look inside.

The main hall at IV THE YOUTH: a wood floor, blue chairs along the wall, and a painted mural of musical instruments.
The main hall
A room inside the center with a softbox light, white backdrop, and a window with green trees.
Lighting and backdrop setup
Softbox lights and stands set up inside the center.
Softbox lights and stands

Visit us

Come see the space.

Stop by, look around, and meet the people. Parents and guardians are welcome.

Address
55 Mansfield, Roosevelt, NY 11575
Hours
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (days being confirmed)
Phone & email
PLACEHOLDER