named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
2026 Summer Youth Camp
Summer program combining steel pan, soccer, dance, academic enrichment, and STEM activities for children ages 6–14, including weekly trips.
Academic & STEM Program
Provides interactive lessons and project-based learning in reading, writing, math, science, and critical thinking to support academic success.
Adult Steelband Class
Introductory steel pan class for adults, teaching rhythm, melody, and ensemble playing in a welcoming environment.
Dance Program
Immerses youth in Afro-Caribbean, Latin, and contemporary dance styles, building fitness, coordination, and cultural appreciation through public performances.
Steel Pan Program
Teaches youth traditional and contemporary steel pan music, music theory, and cultural heritage, fostering discipline and confidence through performance.
Weekend Soccer Program
Spring Saturday and Sunday program for ages 6–14 focusing on skill development, teamwork, fitness, and confidence in a supportive environment.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 2 activities
- Offers adult steel pan instruction and performance workshopsProvides beginner-friendly weekly classes and workshops for adults to learn steel pan playing, rhythm, melody, and ensemble performance rooted in Caribbean musical traditions, fostering musical confidence and cultural connection.
- Operates youth steel band program with music instruction and performance preparationProvides youth with steel pan instruction in traditional and contemporary Caribbean music, music theory, and cultural context, preparing participants for performances and competitions such as Junior Panorama. The program includes ensemble playing, discipline, creativity, and cultural appreciation, with a youth steel orchestra comprising over 90 members aged 7 to 21.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Delivers academic enrichment and project-based learning programsProvides interactive, project-based instruction in reading, writing, math, and science to strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, and academic skills for youth, supporting long-term academic and career readiness.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Hosts integrated summer youth camp with arts, academics, and recreationOperates a full-day summer camp for children ages 6–14 that combines sports, cultural arts (including steel band and dance), academic enrichment, hands-on STEM activities, and weekly trips to promote confidence, teamwork, discipline, and holistic development.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts regional steel pan competition eventsProduces and hosts the National Panorama 2026 Semi-Finals for medium and large steelpan bands between November 9, 2025, and March 21, 2026, serving as a major platform for regional musical and cultural engagement.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and releases musical recordings featuring student performancesCreates and distributes original albums such as D'Blueprint, which feature student performances and staff arrangements that reimagine modern songs using the steel pan, showcasing artistic development and cultural innovation.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Provides cultural dance instruction and performance opportunities for youthTeaches Afro-Caribbean, Latin, and contemporary dance styles to youth, promoting fitness, coordination, self-discipline, and cultural appreciation, with opportunities for public performances and community showcases.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Runs weekend and seasonal soccer programs for childrenOffers structured soccer programs for children ages 6–14 focusing on skill development, teamwork, fitness, and confidence through drills, small-sided games, and friendly competition during weekends and spring seasons.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Supports youth in higher education and career pathwaysProvides developmental programming that supports youth in pursuing higher education, with alumni going on to become professionals in various fields, indicating long-term impact on career and academic trajectories.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$25K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$25K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$64K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$64K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- michelle wiliams — executive director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Perk Partner — Supporter of CASYM programs
- CASYM Steel Orchestra Partner — Student ensemble that performs and records music under the organization's programming.
- Dwight Sean DaSilva Partner — Serves as Music Director and leads the musical curriculum and youth development through steel pan music.
- Kreations Unlimited Partner — Supporter of CASYM programs
- LaToya Redman Partner — Serves as President of CASYM and leads the organization with strategic and educational expertise.
- Ni-Ce-Tees Partner — Supporter of CASYM programs
- PS 161 Partner — Hosts programs and classes at its facility located at 330 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY.
- PS 161 Partner — Hosts the adult steelband class at its facility located at 330 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY.
- Pan Trinbago Partner — Collaborates with Pan Trinbago to promote and organize Panorama 2026 events.
- Pearl V. Jones Partner — Serves as Executive Secretary and helps preserve the legacy and mission of CASYM founded by her father.
- South Wedge Planning Committee Partner — Co-organizes steel pan performance workshops with CASYM.
- T. Archer Design Partner — Supporter of CASYM programs
- Tamara J. Archer Partner — Serves as Vice President of Creative Direction, guiding the artistic vision and educational resources of CASYM.
- William T. Jones Partner — Founded CASYM in 1983 and served as its leader, shaping its mission and programs.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Preservation Through Participatory Engagementmethodology: cultural_preservation_through_engagementBy involving youth and adults in active participation—such as group music performance and cultural showcases—we strengthen community ties and preserve Caribbean heritage because shared cultural practice fosters intergenerational connection and collective identity.
- Culture-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: culture_based_youth_developmentBy integrating Caribbean cultural arts—such as steel pan music and dance—into youth programming, we foster discipline, self-expression, and confidence, because cultural engagement strengthens identity and provides a meaningful context for personal growth and community connection.
- Integrated Youth Development Modelmethodology: integrated_youth_developmentBy combining sports, cultural arts, and academic learning in a single program framework, we produce well-rounded youth development because multi-domain engagement reinforces confidence, teamwork, and critical thinking across contexts.