In cooperation with the youth project of the Uniondale Community Council (UCCYP), John J Byrne Community Center plays a vital role in hosting programs for young people. The youth project began in 1979 by providing high school and judo classes at a Methodist Church in the neighborhood. Today they are headquartered at John J Byrne Community Center and provide:
Energetic Enterprise Youth Community Studio (EEYCS) is a cooperating agency at John J Byrne Community Center that provides an Eight-Week Podcast program. The program offers instruction for its youthful participants in the process and relevant equipment needed for podcasting. The program also is an after-school opportunity to showcase their talents and interests through:
The Martial Arts program
The Community Gardening program