Bronx Youth Empowerment Program hosts 14th annual ‘Out of the Pool Back to School Recreation Day’

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Bronx Youth Empowerment Program Director Andy King (center, with microphone) with sponsors, community members and the Bronx Youth Empowerment Program young adults and staff members.
Photo by Jewel Webber

The Bronx Youth Empowerment Program hosted its 14th annual “Out of the Pool Back to School Recreation Day” on Friday, Sept. 13.

Bronx Youth Empowerment Program Director Andy King (back row, orange glasses) with Bronx Youth Empowerment Program staff members and youth and members of the NYPD. Photo by Jewel Webber

Through this event, community members enjoyed playground activities, contests, food, treats, backpack giveaways, resources and much more.

Bronx Youth Empowerment Program young adults and community members enjoying playground activities. Photo by Jewel Webber

The Out of the Pool Back to School Recreation Day was filled with fun, education and a positive push in preparation for the new school year.

The NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Stand Up to Violence tent distributed pizza and bottled water at the event. Photo by Jewel Webber
Dr. Bob Lee (second from left), radio and TV personality for 107.5 WBLS/WLIB/Hot 97 and Host of Bronx-net TV, with Bronx Youth Empowerment Program members. Photo by Jewel Webber