The primary purpose of the COMPASS and SONYC programs is to provide a range of engaging enrichment activities, after school and during school holidays and the summer, to help students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 to thrive, and to support families with childcare.

In accordance with section 3-03(b)(1) of the Procurement Policy Board Rules, the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is releasing a concept paper to obtain feedback that will assist with the development of an upcoming request for proposals (RFP) for the Comprehensive After School System (COMPASS) Elementary and School’s Out New York City (SONYC) programs in public schools and other settings. The primary purpose of the COMPASS and SONYC programs is to provide a range of engaging enrichment activities, after school and during school holidays and the summer, to help students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 to thrive, and to support families with childcare.