The mission of Boys & Girls Harbor is to empower children and their families to become full, productive participants in society through education, cultural enrichment and social services. The Harbor was founded in 1937 by Tony Duke as a small, innovative summer camp for disadvantaged immigrant children. Today, the Harbor is an outstanding organization providing education and character development for over 2,500 children coming from East Harlem, Harlem and the South Bronx each year. The Harbor was one of the first organizations to open a charter school in New York State, and in 2005 added the Emily N. Carey Harbor School to its educational core. Other Harbor programs include pre-school, after-school, literacy training, substance abuse prevention, college preparation, workforce readiness and a conservatory for the performing arts.