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 and Trinity Youth Choir.
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.
Register for 2025–26 Trinity Youth
It’s a new year of Trinity Youth Afterschool and we’ve kept all your favorites (chess, anyone?) and added flag football, service opportunities, and more time to connect, play, and show up for one another.
All you have to do is register for the 2025–26 Youth membership! Sign up here.
Important Dates
Nov 19 Thanksgiving Grocery Pack
Dec 3 Last Youth Group Meeting of Semester | Youth Group Holiday Party (Off-site)
Dec 3 Holiday Grocery Pack
Dec 10 Holiday Open House | End of Fall Semester (Register by December 5)
Jan 2–4, 2026 | Family Epiphany Retreat
Feb 11–22, 2026 | Taizé Pilgrimage
Celebrate Christmas at Trinity
Trinity Youth Afterschool Holiday Open House
Wednesday, December 10, 5–7pm | Trinity Commons
Trinity Youth and their families are warmly welcomed to celebrate the winter holidays at Trinity Afterschool! We’ll watch a feel-good movie, enjoy musical performances by Jazz House Kids, dance, decorate cookies, make snow globes, and celebrate how Trinity Youth show up for one another. Register by December 5.
Christmas Pageant
Wednesday, December 24, 3pm | Trinity Church
Calling all aspiring shepherds, angels, and barnyard animals — it’s time to get ready for Trinity’s Christmas Pageant! Children and youth ages 5 to 18 are invited to participate in our beloved annual nativity play during the Christmas Eve Family Eucharist. Costumes are provided. Register by December 7. Rehearsals will take place during Sunday School on December 14 and December 21. Questions? Contact SK Doyle at SDoyle@TrinityChurchNYC.org.
Family Epiphany Retreat
January 2–4, 2026 | Trinity Retreat Center | West Cornwall, Connecticut
Join Trinity’s Children, Youth, and Family staff for a cozy winter weekend at the Trinity Retreat Center. Spend the last days of the holiday break enjoying games by the fireplace, snowy hikes, hot cocoa, and carols. Connect with other Trinity families and start the new year grounded in community. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up by December 7.
Retreat is at capacity — to join a waitlist contact SK Doyle at SDoyle@TrinityChurchNYC.org.
“Everyone Is Who They Can Be”
Hear from Trinity Youth Afterschool alumni 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.
Bible and Bagels
Why do bad things happen? What does Scripture say about injustice? What does God want for me? Youth can bring these questions and more as we spend time exploring the Bible, Christianity, and The Episcopal Church over Sunday morning bagels.
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.
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.
Summer at Trinity
Fill your summer with creativity and connection. From music and art to leadership development and sports, kids of all interests can find a place to learn, grow, and find community.
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.
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.