Clinical Psychologist Dr. Gary Altheim founded Growth and Development Services Inc. on November 8, 1996. His goal was to serve youth who face burdens with regards to mental health, family instability, and violence in their homes and communities. Through a series of well-defined programs and objectives, Dr. Gary Altheim launched his first camp with an 83% success rate and has surpassed his goals ever since.

Our programs provide New York’s most vulnerable youth access to summer and after-school programs to promote emotional and physical health, improve learning habits, foster interpersonal and leadership skills, navigate the college application process and cultivate confidence, goal setting, and community service.