Vision Statement: To provide a safe environment that complements school day learning and fosters intellectual, artistic, cultural, physical, social and emotional development of children by partnering with and supporting the efforts of family, school, and community. Children, youth, and adults will be provided opportunities to become independent lifetime learners as well as innovative, creative, and productive citizens.

Parents can download registration forms on line, completed forms can be brought to the site coordinator at the school in which you went to register your child.

 *Registration for the upcoming summer and the 2023-24 school year program will begin during parent/teacher conferences in April.*

The City of Bridgeport "Lighthouse Program" is an innovative school/community program sponsored by the City of Bridgeport through its Department of Youth Services, in partnership with the Bridgeport Board of Education, and nonprofit community. It receives local, state, and federal funding as well as parent fees and private donations.

The Lighthouse Program operates in 22 Bridgeport Public Schools and averages serving over 2,200 students daily with a safe and supportive environment after school, and during the summer. The program which operates Monday through Friday from school dismissal to 5:30 PM provides educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities to participating youth. The summer program operates for five full weeks from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and both programs include academics that support school day learning, as well as cultural and recreational activities designed to motivate participants. Current partners in this effort include Alliance for Community Empowerment, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Neighborhood Studios, Village Initiative Project, YMCA and a host of other nonprofits providing special activities including science, dance, art, theater, music and various sports.

Registration is ongoing throughout the year , until filled.

***Scholarships Available***

"Friday Night Live" After School Night Program is held at Central High School, Harding High School, and Bassick High School. Friday Night Live is every Tuesday & Thursday from 2:30-5:30 PM and Friday from 6:00-10:00 PM.

Volunteer opportunities exist at all sites. Please call Michele Dias- Volunteer Coordinator at 203-576-7252 for more information.

Greetings Community Friend,  

Please find the following bidsync link below to access the City of Bridgeport's Department of Youth Services RFP for Lighthouse Summer/Afterschool Programming.  

 Click here: https://www.bidsync.com/bidsync-app-web/vendor/links/BidDetail.xhtml?bidid=2126559&roundId=null

Youth Services Bureau Bulletin 23-24

 We look forward to receiving your application!

Learn Grow Play- School Year Activities Guide 2024

Photo Link for Coordinators to upload special event photos and more! 

https://www.jotform.com/tables/233255435345152