New York City offers children and teens a wide range of after-school and summer activities--from paid museum internships to free science research programs. The free and low cost programs listed here are a great way to explore new interests, get extra support, and supplement what is being taught during the school day. The list is not exhaustive and we welcome new listings.
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College Now at Baruch College allows qualified NYC public high school students to enroll in courses that earn college credit and provide academic enrichment for FREE.
Current 10th- and 11th-graders in NYC public high schools
The program runs July 5 through August 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Lunch and Metrocards are provided.
Apply here. The deadline is April 13, 2018.
Sign up for help with homework or writing in general. Drop-in tutoring available on sundays only.
There is a limited amount of space for students and the programs prioritizes returning students, students who need academic support, and families that demonstrate financial need.
2 locations available:
Sunday through Thursday 3:00-5:30pm
826NYC Secret Library behind the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company
372 Fifth Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Accessible via F, G, R stop at Fourth Ave. and 9th St.
Monday through Thursday 3:00-5:30pm
826NYC Satellite Location in the Williamsburg Library
240 Division Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Accessible via the J, M, Z stop at Marcy or the G stop at Broadway
Parents, if you are interested in registering your child for tutoring in Park Slope, please complete the following application: Park Slope AST 2017-2018 Application. If you are interested in attending only the Sunday program, you may come by the Park Slope location any Sunday between 3:00 and 5:30pm to register your student(s).
If you would like to register your child for tutoring in Williamsburg, please complete the following application: Williamsburg AST 2017-2018 Application.
Students of color in 4th-9th grade
Students with at least a B+ average who are ranked in the top 10% of their class are eligible to apply. Candidates must apply one year in advance.
Applying to ABC is an 18-month process. Applications are available starting in February
Teams of students and mentoring firms are assembled to meet throughout the school year at firm offices. The students plan and design projects mirroring "real world" conditions. Students gain useful skills and contacts. To get information about registration, contact the New York office.
High school students
Registration opens in mid July
Children between 18 months and 12 years old
Drop in for story time, museum exploration, register for a class, or participate in other activities. Call 212-650-2217 or email familyprograms@metmuseum.org to learn more
Check online for upcoming events. Many are first come, first serve
Students in grades 7-12
Submit your art and writing in 29 categories for the chance to earn scholarships or have your works exhibited or published. About 2,000 students earn national awards, including more than $250,000 in scholarships
Deadlines range from December 15 through January 15, depending on your region
High school boys of underrepresented racial or ethnic group
Participants receive hands-on, project-based instruction in computing concepts, programming fundamentals, mobile phone development, robotics, web development, and design. 40 students are selected each year
Applications are due in March
Grades 9-12, exploratory classes
Grades 10-12, research classes
Students researchers learn about stars, trees, evolution, genetics in classes that meet for six weeks twice a week after school. Mid-December deadline; also check out the low-cost Exploratory Classes on genetics, astronomy and more
Applications are due online on an ongoing basis. Applications open in November for semester beginning in January.
Asian American and immigrant students in 6th to 12th grades
Mentors help with schoolwork, English, college prep in addition to playing sports, exploring the city, and participating in group events. Academic programs include reading support, test prep, and college prep. Lowcost academic programs include SHSAT and SAT prep.
Mentees are accepted on a rolling basis but interviews are generally scheduled during the main recruitment period, July– September. http://www.apexforyouth.org/students/
Rising High school seniors
Interns work under the guidance of Apollo Theater staff in various departments such as Production, Programming, Marketing & Public Relations, Community Outreach, and Events Management. Interns receive a bi -weekly stipend. Interns work Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
September
10th and 11th grade students with good grades
Research experience in engineering, cyber security, robotics and molecular design fields. Only 36 students accepted; earn $500 upon completion
Online applications are due in late February
Old Masters, new eyes! Guided by museum educators, young minds contemplate artworks, explore historical connections, and expand their understanding of the visual arts through conversations in the galleries.
Middle school students
Middle School program meets in Entrance Hall.
Register in advance of the date of each session at www.frick.org/ahc
Contact students@frick.org for more details.
Hands-on art marking and art education workshops offered by the Childrens Musuem of the Art's Teaching Artists Program on Governors Island.
Ages 1–15
Held from 5/27 – 9/30, 11:00 AM – 3 PM. For more information, visit https://govisland.com/exhibitions/cma-free-art-island-outpost.
High school sophomores and juniors
Get a crash course in design and learn about how the museum works while developing leadership abilities and community engagement. Internships will be awarded to students based upon their interests, abilities and potential to benefit from the experience.
Applications are due in May
An arts program that includes painting, dance, drama, writing, music, sculpture, photography and other creative outlets year round
Children between the ages of 6-13
Children learn to express themselves and gain confidence through art while engaging with adult role models. Students must enroll through one of Free Arts NYC’s community partners: http://www.freeartsnyc.org/about/community-partners/
Ongoing
Low-income and minority students in grades 7-12 with good grades
Hands-on, lab-based earth science, engineering, or biology class for 4 weeks during the summer taking place everyday from Mon-Thur in July, as well as Saturday workshops during the school year. Minimum grade point average of 80, NY State resident for minimum of 12 months; check eligibility (hyperlink: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/step/eligibility.htm)
Applications are due in May
Pre-k -Adult
Programs include preschool play sessions, soccer and basketball for children, planting, arts and more. Filter the event calendar by desired age groups to find the right program.
Ongoing, for many events registration is not required
A two-week mini-internship blending digital media and communications, personal and professional skills, and the arts through the lens of photojournalism.
Teens age 14-17
Dates: Two-week sessions in July and August:
July 2-13, July 16-27 or July 30-August 10 (select your preferred dates when you apply)
Plus Orientation: Thursday, June 7, 9:45-4:00
Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: BCAP Cultural Campus
BCAPteen's Home Base is BPL Central Library's Info Commons Learning Lab, with daily trips on the BCAP Campus: Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn Children's Museum, and Prospect Park Alliance.
Apply here between Feb. 1 and March 15, 2018, for one of 27 spots in the program.
Students currently in 6th grade who attend NYC public schools where more than 75% of the student body is eligible for free/reduced lunch.
Students study challenging math at a conveniently located Manhattan school. Program staff will meet students at drop-off points in neighborhoods across NYC and take them on the subway to the program. Lunch will also be provided.
Contact info@beammath.org or call 888-264-2793 for application details
Low-income and minority students in grades 7-12 with good grades, who attend middle or high school in Community School District 13, Brooklyn
Take math and science classes, participate in group research, and prepare for the PSAT and SAT/ACT. Students also work with mentors on career and college exploration
Applications are due in March
Students grades 4-12
For grades 4-8 there are recreational activities during the day in a camp format. In the afternoon and evening there are sports programs for teenagers. Show up to the program of your choice, check the PSAL site (psal.org) for specific programs, locations and times.
No application necessary
A hands-on field science program aimed at restoring New York harbor and educating thousands of young people about the ecology and economy of their local marine environment.
All students, educators, parents, and citizen scientist that want to improve our ecosystem.
Learn how and why oysters are a keystone species, perform water quality testing, data collection, and marine life identification. Contact restore@nyharbor.org to request a presentation at your school and sign up at http://billionoysterproject.org/training/ for restoration education training
Ongoing
The BMCC STEP Program is a pre-college enrichment program, that offers free summer and after school STEM academic, robotics, and research classes to limited-income high school students.
NYC HS students who meet the economic eligibility requirements.
BMCC STEP runs for three sessions every year. (rolling admission)
Fall (October – December): 10-12 weeks on Fridays, 3:30 - 7p
Spring (February – May): 10-12 weeks on Fridays, , 3:30 - 7p
Summer (July – August): 5 weeks Monday through Thursday, 10a – 3p
Complete all aspects of application found here: http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/research/page.jsp?pid=1262&n=Join%20BMCC%20STEP
Highly motivated low-income 6th grade students can apply, program continues through college. http://www.btny.org/apply-as-a-student/
College students teach promising middle & high school kids math, reading, writing and science to help them get ready for college. Take enrichment classes, visit museums, and work with mentors on various issues including high school and college placement. The application process includes teacher recommendations, student & parent essays, interview
The admissions process opens in November. Part 1 of the application is due in early December. Family information sessions in January.
BEAM 6 is for 6th-graders from a low-income background, to provide them with math education opportunities to which they may not otherwise have access.
BEAM 7 is for 7th-graders from a low-income background who are ready for advanced math.
BEAM 6 is a five-week day camp in Manhattan focused on mathematics and problem solving. In addition to the classes, students will also participate in games, sports, and optional field trips.
BEAM 7 students will live on a college campus in upstate New York and study new and interesting mathematics taught by the best instructors from across the nation. Students will also enjoy games, sports, and optional field trips like hiking and stargazing. 80 applicants are chosen.
Students must submit an eligibility form online to apply to either program Applications are due around February 15 each year, so it is recommended that students complete the eligibility form by January 15. It is not necessary to have attended BEAM 6 to apply for BEAM 7.
Late applicants will still be considered for a place on the BEAM waitlist.
Every age, including adults
Take a scavenger hunt; explore nature through art. The gardens have much to offer beyond classes: pot a plant or touch composting worms at a drop-in family workshop
Register for the classes online. Application deadlines vary depending on the date of the program
Elementary school children
Children participate in culture, art and STEM programs, with hands-on lessons using museum materials. Selection by lottery.
Application must be completed by May 2nd to be included in the lottery
Late elementary, middle and high school students
Visit Brooklyn museums, parks, the zoo: meet a python, make a film, pet a chinchilla. Lots of walking
Online registration opens in December.
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office offers high school internships throughout the year. Cycle 1 will run from February 20, 2018 to February 23, 2018; Cycle 2 will run from April 2, 2018 to April 6, 2018. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
This is an unpaid internship, but students will receive a MetroCard to assist with transportation. Applicants are required to supply their most recent school transcript, a one-page resume, one letter of recommendation from either a teacher, coach, or mentor and must submit a 300 word typed essay (12 pt. font and double-spaced) on why they are interested in interning with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and what impact they think it will have on their future personal and academic endeavors.An intern’s duties may include assisting in investigations, attending trials, preparing and compiling documents and financial data, conducting and analyzing legal research, and supporting community outreach programs.
High school juniors and seniors who live and attend school in Brooklyn.
This is an unpaid internship, but students will receive a MetroCard to assist with transportation. Applicants are required to supply their most recent school transcript, a one-page resume, one letter of recommendation from either a teacher, coach, or mentor and must submit a 300 word typed essay (12 pt. font and double-spaced) on why they are interested in interning with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and what impact they think it will have on their future personal and academic endeavors.
Applications open in late November for two cycles beginning in February and April. Applications due in late December (Dec. 22 in 2017).
The Brooklyn District Attorney's office high school internship program is for students who are interested in a five-week program working with the DA's office and learning about criminal justice and public service. To qualify, students must live or attend school in Brooklyn.
The program is open to qualifying sophomores, juniors and rising seniors who must be able to commit to the entire duration of the program.
To apply, students are required to submit their most recent school transcripts, a one-page resume, two letters of recommendation and evaluation forms from either a teacher, coach or mentor, and also a 300-word typed essay (12 pt. font and double-spaced) on why they are interested in interning with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office and what impact they think it will have on their future personal and professional endeavors.
Applications are due in April.
Children between the ages of 6 and 17
Take classes in painting, printmaking, photography, or 3D printing. There are two 4-week sessions during the summer, as well as a weekend session that meets every Saturday for eight weeks.
The deadline for summer programs is in April, but if classes are still open registration continues.
Girls in grades 9 or 10
Three part program: 120 hours of coursework across three classes, 9-month paid internship, career and college colloquium.
Applications are due in early July
Teens ages 15-17
Master an aspect of techonolgy, learn job skills, work with kids at the camp and also work on technology projects.
Check website for application dates
Current sophomores
Students of African-American descent or interested in African American culture.
Applications are due in April.
Children ages 3-12 and their families
Exhibits include a bug viewer and activities about magnets, sound, and mirrors. The Center also offers research, report, and homework help
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Workshops on reporting and journalism.
Children ages 8-18
Learn to conduct research, do interviews, edit, and other reporting skills. Check out the Children’s PressLine Youtube page.
Ongoing
Grades 2-8
Month long summer insitute for children to get hands on experience in learning how to explore and care for NYC's aquatic habitats. To learn more about this free program call 212-360-3327
Ongoing
Middle school girls
After school program incorporating science, technology, games, and field trips and daily field trips throughout July to the city’s parks and waterways for hands-on activities related to ecology, biology, zoology, botany. Preference to girls from Long Island City and Astoria, contact (212) 360-2788 or kcasey@cityparksfoundation.org for more information
Applications are due in June
Children ages 8-14
Children receive instruction on proper running technique as well as health and wellness tips and are introduced to different elements of track & field.
Applications due before program starts in the fall and spring
Middle school students
Programs are held during weekday afternoons, select Saturdays and school holidays at Red Hook Recreation Center, Faber Park Field House and Detective Keith Williams Recreation Center. Check each individual site for specific program schedules. To learn more about this free program call (212) 360-2746
Ongoing
Children ages 6-17
Learn to play golf with CityParks Golf for free, with free use of equipment at all lessons.
Check website for availability
Children ages 8-12
During each session participants receive technical instruction, and then players are split into teams for "street style" games. Program meets 2x weekly during the summer. Apply by location.
Check website, availability depends on location
CoLab is CultureHub's free summer program for young artists exploring the intersection of arts and technology.
Students between the ages of 15 and 20.
CoLab 2018 will be held July 9-20 at CultureHub's East Village studio. Program participants will collaborate with professional artists and technology experts to explore new performing and programming techniques. The group will create an original piece to share with friends, family and the community at the end of the program.
Apply online by May 18, 2018.
High School Rising Seniors
Monday- Thursday July 13th to August 13th (10am-3pm) at several locations in NYC (Hostos, LaGuardia, Kingsborough and Medgar Evers) . Applications are on a rolling basis. You can fax, email or mail your application and transcripts.. Participants will receive student metrocard, lunch and application scholarship for CUNY online application
June
Classes are geared toward 11th- and 12th-graders
Explore areas of interest not covered in school and get academic credit for high school or college. Students have access to Hunter libraries, computer labs, tutoring centers and cafeteria
Summer applications due early May; fall applications due early June; spring applications due in December
Public high school students
Improve your high school performance and get a head start on college through academic courses, campus tours, cultural events, and scholarships. Students may receive college credit for some courses.
Application deadlines depend on the type of course or activity and on the application procedures of a particular campus’s College Now program
Smart high school students from NY, NJ, CT who live within a 75 mile radius of the Columbia campus
Teens pick from over 30 classes taught by science researchers and attend from Sept-May. Competitive but once you get in, you can return all three years, application includes a 3 hour entrance exam
Applications are due March 1st
The Community Service Learning Program (CSLP) at the Teen Resource Center (TRC) of the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center. CSLP is an 8-month internship training program, running from January to August. Eight interns will each work 100 hours at a community organization to complete projects designed to develop professional and leadership skills. In addition, each intern will work 60 hours at the TRC to create a final project on exploring health disparities in Lower Manhattan with a focus on environmental health. A video will be created with professional filmmakers and screened at a final community education event. Upon completion of the program, interns will receive a certificate of recognition and a letter of recommendation (upon request).
High school students who are passionate about service and learning
The Community Service Leadership Program (CSLP) is one of TRC’s flagship programs that aims to provide teens with the opportunity to serve the Lower Manhattan community through three components: (1) internship at a community organization, (2) participation in TRC workshop discussions and trainings, and (3) the planning and launching of a final group project. Through these three components, CSLP interns gain immense growth (both personal and professional) and become fierce leaders and community health advocates.
Interns must complete a total of 200 hours of community service within the 6 month time span. This includes:
-- 150 hours at a community organization located in the Lower Manhattan area of NYC (3-4 hour shifts to complete at least 8 hours a week).
-- 50 hours at weekly TRC training sessions and planning meetings from February -August to create a final group project centered on the theme: “Environmental Health.”
Apply by late December (Dec. 29 in 2018)
A free program that introduces students to the fundamentals of design through hands-on workshops and internships with design professionals for five semesters during the school year and summer
Students in 10-12th grades
Learn about portfolio development, professional skills, college trips, and studio visits. Sophomores attend a week long design camp while juniors and seniors are placed in paid itnernships. Juniors receive a stipend of $750 and seniors $1,500
The application opens in the fall for sophomores
A free program of studio courses, creative writing and art issues seminars for New York City–area high school students interested in preparing a portfolio for college.
10th- and 11th-grade students
Courses are held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 24–April 14, 2018.
Register online by Feb. 10, 2018.
All applicants must attend a portfolio review, with artwork ready for viewing. Portfolio review for the Spring 2018 Program will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 41 Cooper Sq.
Bring 10 to 20 pieces of art work, a sketchbook and include drawings from observation.
High school sophomores and juniors
Work in groups, attend lectures, and participate in workshops and labs. Sophomores may choose to participate in a second internship at the end of their junior year
The application is due in March
Students from all over NYC are invited to apply for this highly competive program where students have the opportunity to take studio art classes at Copper Union, participate in field trips and creative writing workshops.
NYC Public High School Students
Classes are held from October to April, and every Saturday from 10-5.
The deadline to apply in 2017 is September 20th
Applicants must fill out the program application and can deliver the application to the program office or mail the application at
The Saturday Program
Cooper Union
30 Cooper Square 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003
If accepted, students will be contacted.
High school students
Schmooze with math geeks in workshops like “Surprising Probabilities,” “The Math in Money,” and “Wireless Communications”. Open to all but register to be sure to get in
Check website in late March/early April for sign up link
High school students finishing 11th and 12th grade
Hands-on workshop exploring the basic circuit blocks that make up all the interactive devices we use. Held at the NYU-Tandon campus in Brooklyn.
Application due at the end of June
Students in grades K-12
Students compete against their peers in both age and location. The winners share more than $70,000 in prizes and selected entries are published in a hardbound anthology.
Spring submissions are due in April, Summer in August, and fall in December
A 60-hour course for high school students to build interactive devices
High school students (some workshops for middle-school students)
Hands-on, lab-based demonstrations, experiments and projects related to circuitry, electronics, mechanical systems, robotics, and other STEM disciplines. Middle school workshops listed under the "workshops" tab.
New students start by February
Make art. Make friends. Explore New York City's contemporary art world. Meet artists, curators, and art workers. Exhibit your work in a professional gallery space.
The CUE Teen Collective is a free, after school program designed for NYC high school students interested in art careers.
High school: 10th and 11th graders.
Participants meet on Thursday afternoons from October through May to investigate the contemporary art world, develop professional skills, and produce a group exhibition in CUE’s gallery space.
The 2017 application deadline is September 28, 2017. The program begins on Oct. 12.
Middle and high school students
Participants meet weekly during the school year to explore their ideas and build skills through theater games, improv, scene work, rehearsal, critical reflection and group discussion. Each spring, high school participants present a full production of their original work; middle school participants present their original work three times a year
Students are admitted on a first come, first serve basis. An application form may be found on the website, so apply early
High public school students from underserved communities across NYC
Past subjects of documentaries include youth violence, overcrowded schools, homophobia, and environmental pollution. Students earn school credit or stipends by attending the workshop at EVC’s facilities for 3 hours, 4 afternoons each week.
Different deadlines for academic vs summer program
Please join us for a special intergenerational reading adventure for 3rd and 4th graders and older adults.
The program is ideal for youth who need extra encouragement to reach for a book and spend time discussing books. Nurture your child’s natural love of reading and chatting through a variety of fun and creative intergenerational activities.
The group will read aloud a few books over the course of 14 sessions and discuss the major themes of the books respecting other’s differences and the value of kindness. Great food and art activities will follow.
Wednesdays, September 13 - Jan 17, 2017
4:00-5:30pm
DOROT
171 West 85th Street
off Amsterdam Avenue
2017 Dates: (NOTE: ROLLING ADMISSION until Oct. 16, 2017)
September 13 (orientation for youth, no seniors attend)
September 27
October 4, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 29
December 6, 13, 20
January 3, 10, 17
Apply on our website as soon as possible. Only 12 spaces are available for youth. Parents need a pre-phone interview. For more information, please contact Shai Rosenfeld at srosenfeld@dorotusa.org
Share your love of the game, play chess with seniors
and help build intergenerational connections
across the chess board.
For 6th - 12th grade students.
Mondays from 4-5:30pm.
Teens and DOROT Seniors will get to know each other and play chess together. Chess Masters will demonstrate different strategies at each session. Earn community service hours by sharing experiences across the chess board with older adults.
Refreshments will be served.
Ongoing application process at DOROT's website, dorotusa.org/chess
Contact hpertuz@dorotusa.org for more information.
With three programs and two locations, DOROT's Summer Teen Internship is making an impact in the lives of older adults.
Teen interns volunteer with a diverse group of socially-conscious peers to connect with older adults and provide assistance. The internship is designed to provide students with a minimum of 92 hours of community service. Deliver meals and birthday cakes, teach computer skills, cook and dine with seniors, plan intergenerational trips to local museums, and more.
Watch this video to view a day in the life of a DOROT Teen Intern.
High school students entering 10th grade through graduating seniors
Teens will help to bridge the generation gap and alleviate social isolation for seniors through friendly visits, birthday deliveries, computer tutoring, and much more. In addition, Teen Interns will have the opportunity to take part in an Intergenerational Theater Program, Documentary Film Making, Cooking & Dining with a Senior, and Intergenerational Photography. There will be 18 students chosen for each session.
Early online application submissions are highly encouraged for admission to this competitive program. The application opens in December and the deadline to apply is May 15th. For more information and to apply, go here.
DREAMChasers is a free test prep and mentoring program for the 2018 NYC Specialized High SchoolTest.
7th grade students from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds
DREAMChasers is a free test prep and mentoring program for the
2018 NYC Specialized High School Test for 7th-graders.
Students will receive:
· 11 months of tutoring from Khan’s Tutorial;
· Weekly tutoring on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings;
· Over 300 hours of free test prep
· A student mentor;
· A professional mentor;
· Career development opportunities.
Deadline to apply: Friday, November 10, 2017
Diagnostic exam date: Saturday, November 18, 2017
Dream Yard Art Center's Middle and High School Program empowers young people to be confident, creative leaders through artistic development, digital literacy, academic enrichment, and a commitment to social justice.
Students enrolled in middle or high school.
DreamYard Art Center Middle and High School Programs offer programs in such topics as Fashion, Dance, Music, Test Pep, Poetry, and Arts.
See http://www.dreamyard.com/art-center/ for more details or find applicatons linked below:
-Middle School Applicaiton
-High School Application
Dream Yard Art Center's MINIs program is designed nto introduce children, enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade to a range of art classes. The youngest learners rotate through 8-week sessions in dance, theater, visual art, filmmaking,and more.
Children enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade.
See http://www.dreamyard.com/art-center/ for more details or find applicaton (linked here)).
A summer program that focuses on academic enrichment and creative pursuits
Middle school students of working families
Participants pursue literacy and STEM-enrichment activities, along with projects in theater, music, creative arts and recreational activities, plus planned trips and community explorations. Programs are open from 8 AM to 6 PM. Several program sites, see program directory href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/downloads/pdf/2014Middle_School_Enrichment_Program_Site_List_6-2514v1.pdf">here
Pre-enrollment deadline is in June, Regular enrollment is in July
The Elementary Program provides students in grades K-5 with an intensive year-round academic curriculum and enrichment activities to ensure they develop the knowledge, critical-thinking, and social-emotional skills to succeed in school and to meet any opportunities and challenges they may face.
EHTP also provides a range of counseling services and support groups for students and their families, and offers school admissions sessions to help students identify, apply, and gain admission to middle schools of their choice.
Additional activities include:
Field trips to museums, films, and community events
One-on-one Saturday Homework Help from 10 to 11:30 a.m. is available for scholars who would like additional support with homework, reading, or other academics as needed.
K-5 students
The program meets four days a week, Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 – 6:15 p.m. The K-4 program is based at 340 East 104th Street (between First and Second Avenue). The 5th grade program is located at 2053 Second Avenue (between 105 and 106th Street).
Click here to access application.
Afterschool program: students in grades 3-5 with dyslexia or other learning difficulties. Summer program: students entering 4th grade.
After-school: 1 hour twice a week instruction. Summer program provides 4 week, one-to-one tutoring using the Wilson Reading System® at the Museum of the City of New York. Also includes museum activities. Preference to students receiving free and low cost lunch.
After school: Email info@everyonereading.org. Summer Program registration is in the spring.
High school students
Teens volunteer in the Everett Children's Garden for 125 hours, at which point they can become Advanced Explainers, which can lead to more accomplished positions and paid opportunities. Free Metro Cards and free entry for family and friends
Students may apply three times a year after attending an open house. There are open houses in February, May, and September
Grades K-12
Teams pick an invention, research it and imagine how it looks in the future; past winners designed a crime fighting laser and a futuristic newspaper. Website is busy and wordy, check sample projects for a quick peek
Projects must be submitted by February 1st
A 2-week summer camp for minority students
Middle school students from typically underrepresented groups
Do science experiments, go on field trips and learn about lots of different scientific topics. Participants sleep over at college campuses, different sites listed here: http://www.theharrisfoundation.org/sitecontent/983/2016-camps/category/466/embhssc-universities.aspx
Online applications are posted in February
NYC Teens
Eyebeam is a member of the Hive NYC Learning Network, a project by the Mozilla Foundation, to facilitate programs and workshops in meemoo and other creative digital tools. Teens can sign up for workshops such as Playable Fashion and Rap Research Lab..
For more information about learning programs, please contact Erica Kermani, Director of Education at erica@eyebeam.org. You can also stay updated and see what program participants are creating by following on tumblr
Families who fall under the federal poverty guidelines, students aged 13-19
Gain access to over 71 museums, botanical gardens and zoos, and a subscription to Family Time, a quarterly borough-by-borough listing of cultural attractions. Only families with a child enrolled in participating early childhood programs may receive a Family Pass
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High school students interested in news careers
Learn about reporting, video editing, photojournalism, interviewing, and audio production. There are limited spots available, so apply early.
Applications are due in September
This paid summer internship gives high school students an unparalleled opportunity to learn about ecology in an urban setting. Throughout the summer, interns gain hands-on field experience and participate in a dynamic, field-based course. Guest speakers, field trips and special projects contribute to an immersive and rewarding summer.
10-12th grade students with good grades
Small crews spruce up woodland paths & remove invasive species in July and August. Earn an hourly wage and take a free class at Lehman College
Applications are due in late March.
Students in grades 8-10 enrolled in Children’s Aid Society's Bronx-based community school programs
Students spend equal time each session on drawing and painting, developing their visual style and creating a range of artistic ability. The program accepts about 45 students each school year.
Contact Neil Waldman at (914)949-5257 to learn how to get involved
Ages 4-11
One Saturday a month, RSVP beforehand.
RSVP online before the event.
Five free summer camps in Fishkill, NY for children of different ages that include sports, crafts, and leadership activities
Children between the ages of 9-15 from low-income families
Have fun at summer camp while learning to develop self-confidence, independence, and teamwork skills. About 3,000 children attend a Fresh Air Fund camp each summer
Attend an open house in January to start the application process
Calling all inquiring minds! This free afternoon program for high school students promotes close looking and the exchange of ideas. Forum members study great works of art from the Frick's permanent collection and special exhibitions.
This program is open to high school students ages 14 to 18 with an interest in art and art history.
Frick Forum will convene from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on the following Fridays: February 9 & 23, March 9, 16 & 23, April 13, 20, & 27, and May 11 & 18, 2018.
Apply online at www.frick.org/forum by January 8, 2018. Email students@frick.org with questions.
Rising 6th and 7th graders
Campers will be immersed in hands-on activities and laboratory experiments designed to increase genetic literacy, encourage critical and creative thinking, and spark interest in the field of biotechnology. Specific info on Harlem location: https://www.dnalc.org/harlemdnalab/. Application includes 2 essays and teacher's letter of support. How to apply: https://summercamps.dnalc.org/
Early June
High school girls
An introduction to the fundamentals of cyber security and computer science, no background knowledge of the topics required. Fourty eight students are selected to attend, and will receive a small stipend at the end of the program to cover transportation costs.
Applications are due in the end of April
The Fellows Program is a 30-month, college-level, pre-professional immersion in cinematic storytelling and production training for New York City high school students.
Students receive instruction from leading filmmakers and industry experts, including Amy Adams, Lee Daniels and Spike Jonze at our South Bronx Post House. Each year students visit live sets, studios and screen their top films at prestigious venues like Lincoln Center. First-year students culminate by writing two Thesis Film scripts, selecting one to shoot in a foreign country (past students have shot films in Tokyo and London) and one to shoot at The Frick Collection in NYC.
Applicants must be ages 14-18. This is a 30-month commitment.
The Fellows Program is an intensive and challenging program requiring an exceptionally high level of commitment from all participants. In addition to the 30-month class schedule students and instructors oftentimes spend weekends and evenings at GFS when additional time is necessary. Do not apply to this program if you are bound to any prior summer engagements. Perfect attendance is mandatory. The value of your experience depends on maintaining great dedication to our program and your fellow GFS filmmakers.
NOTE: APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2017-2019 FELLOWS PROGRAM ARE NOW CLOSED.
Contact Derrick Cameron:
718.589.5470 or dcameron@ghettofilm.org
Girls who will be in 6th through 12th grade beginning fall 2018, with a mailing address in the five boroughs of New York City.
Breaking the Code is a series of one-week camps throughout July and August for rising 6th- through 12th-grade girls in New York City to learn coding, filmmaking and leadership skills.
Email jhanna@girlscoutsnyc.org for details.
6-12th-grade middle and high school girls
Field trips and classes in robotics, web design, mobile apps; presentations by more than 50 speakers, workshops, demos from female engineers and entrepreneurs. Clubs year round, summer program in the summer
Applications available in early February
Girls in grades 9-12 in NYC public schools
Girls work with professional mentors, have access to college prep and get the opportunities to develop their skills as writers.
Applications are due in June
The Beacon Program offers ballet classes for middle schools girls and boys. The program prides itself in preparation for High School auditions.
The program is each Tuesday and thurseday from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
youth ages 11-18
The Beacon Program is located at 154 West 93rd Street, and is the site to after school, summer camp, and recreational activities for youth and adults.
Applications on the Goddard Riverside Community Center website.
Youth-High School
If you are interested, please email G.R.C.C. Beacon at beacon@goddard.org or give a us a call at 1-212-866-0009.
By May 15th
Students in 11th or 12th grade or with a high school diploma or GED
Program provides 1-to-1 college counseling for 11th and 12th graders, support to help college students persist through graduation, and scholarship and internship opportunities and visits to college campuses. Walk-ins are welcome on Wednesday afternoons (2:00pm-3:30pm). The program provides a resource center with up-to-date materials and internet access
Ongoing
Various summer internships relating to math, science, engineering, and technology
High school students, including recent grads, with a GPA of at least 3.0
HYPERLINK "https://intern.nasa.gov/ossi/web/public/guest/searchOpps/" Search for internship opportunities here. The National Space Club Scholars Program is one internship offered and provides a stipend of $1,800 for the 6-week program. Some internships take place at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, but others are available in different locations, including the HYPERLINK "http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/nycri/"New York City Research Initiative
Applications may be submitted between November and March
A 2-week summer residential program in various U.S. locations.
High school students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Learn about the science behind robot design and operation. The program is run in conjunction with NASA
Deadlines vary depending upon the program.
Grades K-8
Rich summer experiences and learning opportunities for youth. Camps are structured to offset summer learning loss, incorporating both enrichment activities and outdoor recreation in the programming.
Contact individual locations for application details
Ages 6-14
The camp encompasses recreational sports and dance, engaging art activities, weekly field trips, special events, academic enrichment, breakfast and lunch, and much more.
Contact the program nearest to you for more information
GO Project provides critical academic, social and emotional support, starting in the early elementary years.
We serve K-8 students who are the most at-risk of academic failure—those who are 1-2 years behind their peers in reading and math, and those who are facing other difficulties at school or at home.
GO Project provides year-round educational and family support services to children who are performing below grade level and equips them with the confidence and skills needed to succeed at school, at home and in life.
Tip:
A year-round and year-to-year commitment is required for participation in the GO Project. This includes participation in GO Summer, a five-week full-day program and GO School, a seven-month, half-day Saturday academic program during the school year.
Rolling admission. Email info@goprojectnyc.org for more information.
Ages 10-18
Read music, play an instrument, perform in community concerts
Register online in the fall or at Minisink: 646 Malcolm X Blvd.
Middle and high school students
Participate in test prep, academic classes, and social and personal development activities to prepare for high school and college. Activities take place after school, on Saturdays, and during the summer.
Ongoing
The Harlem Educational Activies Fund is a youth development and academic prep non-orofit orgnazion offering a multitude of programs for middle school students and beyond from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
HEAF serves 5-11th grade public school/parochial school students from underserved areas.
Students must have a minimum GPA of 80% and have scored 3 or 4 on the NYS standardized tests(applicable only for 5-8 graders). They must show leadership potential.
When applying, you must send your child's most recent report card and Math and ELA Scores(if they are in grades 5-8). After completing the application that can be found on the webste: you can apply online, or fax the application forms to 212-663-9736, or send it by mail to HEAF Admissions 2090 Seventh Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10027. The final step in the application process is a in-person interview.
An award-winning, critically acclaimed web magazine produced by teens across NYC during school year
Students between the ages of 13-21
Learn about journalism, technology, and leadership skills by contributing to an online newspaper. For more information, call 212-222-4681
Ongoing
The Harlem Youth Court trains teenagers to serve as jurors, judges and advocates, handling real-life cases involving their peers. The goal is to use positive peer pressure to ensure that young people who have committed minor offenses learn accountability and restore the harm done to the community and receive the help they need to avoid further involvement in the justice system. Members develop critical thinking, leadership and public speaking skills.
Applicants must be 14 to 18 years old by September 2018. Those under 18 will need parent or guardian permission to join.
Applicants must be able to attend daytime trainings from July 9 to August 24, 2018, as well as after-school Youth Court programming every Tuesday and Thursday from September 2018 to June 2019.
Youth Court meets in East Harlem and participates in community service projects once a month in the community.
The application deadline is March 30, 2018. Get more information and apply here.
High school sophomores and juniors
Learn what steps to take to become a physician or health care provider. The program is designed to serve the needs of minority students interested in careers in science and medicine.
Applications are due in November (Nov. 20 in 2017 for 2018 program)
Lower East Side Residents and other New Yorkers
Tutoring and college prep year-long. Offers SAT prep, college counseling, community tutoring, college trips, summer bridge program and more
Varies by appointment and program
Middle and high school students
Experience dance, music, theater, film and visual art in New York City for $5 a ticket. For every student ticket an adult can get a $5 ticket too.
Ongoing
High school students who go to school or are homeschooled in NYC
Use 3D scanners and printers to scan, print, assemble and analyze mammal bones from the museum's behind the scenes collections and understand how these forms diversified and adapted to their environments.
Check website for application date, best to apply before the summer
High school students who go to school or are homeschooled in NYC
Learn about the astronomy and planetary sciences on display in the exhibit halls through interactive, hands-on activities and experiments.
Check website for application date, best to apply before the summer
Intensive six-week summer program, in partnership with Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, to learn the foundations of engineering design. Focusing on addressing a global health problem, students work in teams to prototype and test a biomedical device and develop an associated business plan. The program culminates in a pitch event to leading executives from the biomedical community. Students then also have the opportunity to be placed in internships within NYC’s biotech community.
Current high school students (preference given to rising juniors and seniors) who demonstrate economic or educational disadvantage. See the application information page for further details.
The summer 2018 program runs from July 16 to Aug. 23. All sessions take place at Columbia's Morningside campus.
The deadline to apply for the summer 2018 program is March 9, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. Submit an application here.
Students in grades K-12
Get help with every area of the NYC schools curriculum including live, online assistance. The library site is also affiliated with the teacher’s union Dial-A-Teacher, a helpline that allows students and parents to talk directly with a city teacher Monday through Thursday from 4 to 7pm: 212-777-3380.
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10-12th graders in NYC or the Tri-State area with good grades and an interest in science and lab research
Work with a mentor and do independent lab research. Great for those interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences
Applications are due in March
The program teaches photography, critical thinking, writing, and public speaking with the goal of fostering self-esteem, community development, and social change. Students have access to a classroom/studio, black-and-white darkroom, and gallery.
ICP at THE POINT is a year-round collaboration between the Intenratioanl Center of Photography and THE POINT CDC in the South Bronx.
ICP at THE POINT offers 10 and 5-week courses. See program website for details.
Visit: thepoint.org/photography
Call: 718-542-4149
Students in grades 6-12
Research problems that interest you and work on solutions to those issues using video games, podcasts, and blogs. There are different Labs for middle and high school students. Contact Education Coordinator at your nearest branch to sign up.
Ongoing
Are you a college student looking for something fun to do this summer, or do you know someone who is? MoMath is now accepting applications for summer 2017 internships for current college students. Improve your interpersonal and communication skills, explore mathematical concepts, learn valuable job skills, plus have a great time meeting new and interesting people, including top members of the mathematical community.
College Students
Please note that internships are unpaid
MoMath is currently accepting applications for summer 2017 internships
Ages 13-19
Participants choose classes that interest them on topics ranging from collage to sculpture. No experience necessary; a letter of recommendation is required
Applications are due in January for Spring classes and in June for Summer classes. (For Spring 2018, deadline is January 7, 2018; get the application at https://momateens.wufoo.com/forms/r1dgl60d0ynw7w3/.)
8th and 9th grade girls who attend NYC schools, especially from low income communities
Sea life, aviation, astronomy & more at the Intrepid Museum. The Intrepid also offers HYPERLINK "http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Education/Camps/Camp-SOSI.aspx"one-week camps during school breaks. Metrocard and lunch provided.
Applications are due in March
A free, non-denominational, two-week program giving high school students the opportunity to develop research skills, work with historical material and explore behind-the-scenes operations
Rising high school juniors or seniors
Students will learn how to shape research projects, evaluate pieces of historical evidence and pursue their own academic interests. Students will complete a modest independent research project that speaks to the theme and/or to their own family history.
Applications are due in June
Rising 6th- 8th graders
Campers learn how science, technology, engineering and math help the Queens Zoo to build exhibits, care for the wildlife collection, and teach visitors. Application includes 2 essays and teacher's letter of support
July
Students in grades 11-12 from Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx
Workshops are held Saturday morning, beginning August 1st. Apply early, seats are limited
Spring
Children who enjoy playground activities
Introduces children to physical activity in a fun, non-competitive environment. Kids in Motion staff lead four to seven hours of free activities for children per day, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, guided walks, board games, water games and more! Head to a listed playground during indicated hours of operation.
No registration required, just show up
Students rehearse and play with New York Pops musicians. Five full scholarships available.
Middle school students
Rehearse and preform with the New York Pops, five students will receive full scholarships to a summer music camp.
Check website
High school students at least 16 years old
Participate in lectures and hands-on demonstrations that relate to microbiology, genetics and other scientific areas. Students must be nominated by a teacher or community leader in order to apply.
Applications are due in December
High school students
Take classes in science, technology, engineering, art, math, and design and design your own start-up. Students must commit to completing all assignments and building a prototype within the prescribed 30 day period
Applications are due in April
Low-income high school juniors with good grades
Juniors will build their leadership and writing skills, while preparing for standardized tests and receiving college advising.
Check website for application details
Lets Get Ready is a free nine-week college prep program that offers admissions counselling, SAT prep, and assistance with all aspects of the college admissons process. The program offers post-enrollment mentoring from trained college students to students from disadvantaged areas.
High school seniors and juniors from low income areas
The 9-week programs are offered during the fall, spring, and summer.
Students in grades 1-2 and 11-12
High each children how to read 2-3 afternoons each week at NY public libraries. Teens who complete the training may apply for a paid internship tutoring first and second graders at an after-school program at the library. Contact the Education Coordinator at your nearest branch to sign up an elementary or high school student.
Ongoing
The Long Island City YMCA will offer FREE youth flag football and Teen soccer leagues.
Youth Flag Football:
-Boys and Girls
-Ages 8-12
Teen Soccer
-Boys and Girls
-Ages 13-17
YouthFlag Football League:
-Season Begins 10/8/17
-6-game minimum plus playoffs
-Sunday evening games
-Game play only - no practices
-Mandatory Assessment (choose one):
-9/16/17 at 10 am
-9/17/17 at 10 am
-Assessment and games at Queensbridge Park, Vernon Blvd (Between 40th and 41st)
Teen Soccer League:
-Season Begins 10/8/17
-6-game minimum plus playoffs
-Sunday evening games
-Game play only - no practices
-Mandatory Assessment (choose one):
-9/17/17 at 6 pm
-9/24/17 at 10 am
-Assessment and games at Queensbridge Park, Vernon Blvd (Between 40th and 41st)
Mandatory assessment - dates listed above.
BAM Education partners with Mark Morris Dance Group to present this free workshop series designed especially for teenage dancers and choreographers. Three artists featured in BAM’s 2017 Next Wave Festival lead these immersive workshops, taking participants through their creative process.
High School students with at least two years of dance training as well as previous choreographic experience.
This free after school program meets on select Saturdays in October and November 2017 at Mark Morris Dance Center (3 Lafayette Ave).
Application: Sep, 22, 2017
All students must complete an online application and interview to be considered; there will be no audition. Participants must commit to participating in all workshops and attending all performances (BAM covers the cost of performance tickets).
Grades K-6
Drills range from times tables to telling time to graphs. Drills go on and on without pause, use a timer to self-pace
No application, program ongoing
Black, Latino and Native American 9th-graders
Helps put students on track for possible careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Rigorous and competitive with an 11 percent acceptance rate; about 110 scholars participate
Applications are due in mid-December (in 2017). Process is lengthy and competition is keen, so start early.
Late Elementary, Middle, and High school students (5th-11th grade)
Students work alone and on teams to solve multi-step math problems. Give the entrance test a try, those who score reasonably well are accepted
Entrance exams must be submitted by mid-September, registration forms (requiring notarization) are due by the second week of class
High school juniors and seniors
Learn about health professions through mentoring sessions, workshops and field trips. Attend weekly mentoring and program sessions, with a longer session on Saturdays.
Contact the Program Manager at (212) 534-2432 for more information.
Participants will learn digital skills ranging from coding games to creating digital 3D art enabling them to build confidence using a computer and other technologies needed as a 21st-century learner. You cannot drop your child off, a parent or a legal guardian MUST stay with their child at all times.
Ages 6+
Multi-day camps (each camp has 4 sessions which last for 2 hours per day, 8 hours in total) and single day camps (90 minutes – 2 hours) are offered.
Registration MUST be completed via the website, http://microsoftstore.com/newyork
The NYC Department of Education and Lincoln Center Education collaborate to offer a free, two-week program to prepare middle school students for screened high school arts program auditions.
Student entering grade 8
Participating students are promising NYC DOE public school students. The program aims to provide equity and access in preparation for auditions. Accepted participants are offered the following:
-Free breakfast and lunch while the program is in session
-An MTA student metro card
Admission to Middle School Arts Audition Boot Camp is by online application and audition/screening. Students may apply and audition for one studio only.
visit the NYC DOE website for more information.
Rising high school seniors
Take calculus, physics, natural science, and humanities courses in addition to one hands-on elective. Around 70-80 students from across the country are selected for the program each year
Apply between November and February
Rising high school juniors or seniors, or students with College Now experience
Participating students put their experience to use as they debate and vote on a piece of legislation during a “stated meeting” in the Council’s actual chambers in City Hall. This is a College Now program, so students must first apply to College Now.. This is a College Now program, so students must first apply to College Now.
Applications are due in September
The National Museum of Mathematics offers some free events and others at a nominal charge.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for 6th through 9th graders happens monthly.
Unlimited, MoMath’s monthly mix-n-mingle program for 6th through 9th graders on Sunday evenings. Math-focused night where you can hang out with old and new friends, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, and dance to music played by a DJ.
Free Play: A free afternoon at MoMath with extended Museum hours
For one afternoon, admission to MoMath will be completely free: Wednesday, December 13, 2:00 6:00 pm
High school juniors and seniors
Earn 3 college credits by taking a class in accounting, business, criminal justice, culinary arts, allied health professions, hotel and restaurant management, marketing, web design, and information technology. Students who complete the program are eligible for freshman scholarships if they choose to attend Monroe for college.
Registration takes place in September for the fall semester and January for the winter semester
NYC public high school students of all backgrounds
Attend bimonthly after school seminars February through June to prepare for summer program. Work at the Museum full-time during the summer, leading tours and learning about the curatorial, educational, administrative, and operational elements of museum work. Apprentices are paid for their participation.
Applications are due in November
High school and college students
Learn about community health issues and take tours of health facilities and health professions schools. Earn 40 hours of community service.
Contact the program manager, Angela Banfield at abanfield@msiahec.org or call 212-534-2432 to find out more.
Three-week intensive program during the school year and summer which immerses students in the practices of playwriting, acting, and filmmaking. There are additional 3T writing workshops in the fall. Write a play, story or screenplay and hear it read by professional actors--and it all happens in just three consecutive Thursdays (fall 2017). 3T is a free, after school creative writing program for public HS students sponsored by Naked Angels Theater Company.
Website
New York City high school students
The program is limited to 12 students, accepted on a first come, first served basis. Students must apply online.
Applications due late June for summer program; late November dates for fall workshops. For the session starting on Feb. 5, 2018, applications are due no later than Feb. 1.
Anybody who loves nature
Participate in citywide volunteer tree-planting and tree-care workshops, Learn how to identify weeds and remove them. Look for volunteer opportunities through the NAV Program at the Parks and Recreation Department website
Register online for specific volunteer opportunities at least a day in advance
High school students who are immigrants or children of immigrants.
Participants will attend a series of workshops on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m. this spring and volunteer at nonprofit organizations that serve immigrant communities. Applicants from households with less than $57,033 in income will be prioritized for spots within the NAYLC program.
Ongoing
A workforce development program that provides underserved NYC high school students with 140 hours of strategically developed training designed to meet the needs of biomedical research labs, biotech start-ups, and biopharmaceutical companies.
Current high school students (preference given to rising juniors and seniors) who demonstrate economic or educational disadvantage.
Students will be placed in paid internships in the biotech industry.
The deadline to apply for 2018 is March 9 at 11:59 p.m. Fill out an application here.
Applicants must be sophomores, juniors or seniors in high school who live or attend school in Manhattan
Applicants must commit to attend the entire six-week program from Monday-Friday.
Applications are due in April
Middle and high school students
Students learn mathematics above and beyond the regular curriculum and improve reasoning and problem solving skills. NYMC is not a tutoring or test prep program and is best for kids who are comfortable with math
Join the email list to receive registration announcements
BridgeUP is an NYPL initiative that provides long-term mentors for its participants, daily academic support, access to innovative learning opportunites that fostor acadmeic independence, critical thinking, and success outside of the classroom,etc. The program offers many field trips and special events.
9th-11th graders
Students can apply as early as ninth grade and stay in the program until high school graduation. BridgeUP offers after-school homework help, Regents test prep, SAT test prep, and college readiness and application support. Every year, BridgeUP "scholars" participate in a "Passion Project" as a group to promote student-lead learning and project-based learning. The program also offers "Magic Grants" to students who have good attendance and participation.
Admissions are rolling. The application is available online and must be submitted in person at one of the participating NYPL locations listed.
Rising 9th graders and parents
Experiential technology program comprised of two summer learning academies with student (6 week) and parent (4 week) tracks. Student track is 3 days/week and parent track is 1-2 evenings/week
Applications are due in June
High school students ages 14 to 18
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Summer BizCamp offers NYC students the opportunity to learn the basics of putting together a business plan while also developing valuable academic and life skills.
Apply online by April 6, 2018.
A tech-entrepreneurship program that provides hands-on learning experiences and coaching opportunities for NYC high school students interested in transforming the world through tech-based innovations. This is a paid program designed to educate and inspire students to pursue careers in entrepreneurship and technology.
High school students, ages 14 to 18.
Program dates: June 29–August 22, 2018
Location: The Urban Mentoring & Achievement Network at City College, 160 Convent Ave., New York, NY
Apply online by May 1, 2018 @ 5 p.m.
Free camp with arts, STEM programming and physical activity
Grades K-8
Summer camp through the NIA, housed mainly in Brooklyn public schools. Contact individual program directors for more information.
Pre-registration in April
Current juniors who are at least 16.
Students discuss global topics with professors.
Applications are due in January
The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC), in partnership with the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, offers a paid summer internship to work full-time in house at the DDC.
High school students 16 or older who are interested in careers in architecture, engineering, building trades, public administration, business administration or information technology. (Applicants 14 & 15 years of age will only be considered if they have participated in previous DDC programs or workshop events.)
Six-week summer internships
For the 2018 summer internship, the application deadline has been extended to February 16, 2018. To apply, complete the 2018 NYC DDC High School Summer Internship Program Application, and see the DDC's internship fact sheet for additional application requirements and more detailed program information.
NYC GREAT! (Girls Reaching Every Apex Together) is designed to provide experiences that support the development of leadership and communication skills in young women who are currently attending high school
The program enrolls young women in 9th grade or older, attending Bronx high schools (districts 7-12).
Students who are selected are expected to participate in three Saturday student conferences.
Email NYCGreat@schools.nyc.gov for updated information
Children in middle school and high school
Program includes tutoring, study skills improvement, high school and college entrance exam prep, character development, community service learning projects in addition to sports and arts activities. Locations in Bronx and Yonkers. Choose a summer camp site, then follow the instructions to obtain an application for the site of your choice.
June
Children between the ages of 6-13
Benefit from sports instruction and arts curriculums including geometric art, environmental collage, story-telling and banner design. Enjoy field trips to Yankees and Mets games, museums and theatre performances. Choose a summer camp site, then follow the instructions to obtain an application for the site of your choice. Locations include Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.
June
Children of all ages
Visit art galleries, public theaters, libraries, gardens and more after consulting this comprehensive listing. Search organizations by location and type of activity
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Paid professional summer internships with leading corporations, nonprofit organizations and government agencies in New York City
High school and college students between the ages of 16 and 22 with at least a 3.0 GPA.
Ladders for Leaders provides students with:
Pre-employment Training: Receive help with résumé and cover letter writing, and interviewing skills. Learn essential workplace readiness skills and business etiquette.
Paid Summer Internships: Opportunities available in a variety of industries to accommodate student interests.
Alumni Network: Broad network of alumni, post-internship opportunities and networking events open only to past participants of the program.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 16, 2018.
Ages 1.5-Adult
Free swimming lessons through the NYC Parks department for all ages. Selection for the program occurs through a lottery system. There are four summer sessions and there is a lottery for each session, you may register for up to three sessions.
Register before the start of the session(s) you want to apply for to be out in the lottery
Youth of various ages, program depending. Free for youth under 18
The Parks Department offers programs including baseball, cycling, golf, football, track, and more. The programs are free with a recreation center membership, and memberships are free to those under 18. Register for a membership at a recreation center near you to begin signing up for programs.
Ongoing, program dependent
Elementary and middle school students
Serious “Common Core” learning in the AM, sports, dance, art & field trips in the PM. Families like the work-fun balance. Priority is given to students who attend the participating schools.
You may enroll as late as July, but capacity is limited so apply early
Citywide program to provide students in grades 2-10 with free STEM instruction. There are two sites per borough, one for elementary school students and the other for middle and high schoolers. The program focuses on bringing high-quality STEM education to high-needs students and runs for four to five weeks.
Grades 2-10
Students apply to the program by borough, and applications are available in mid-March. Students from Renewal Schools, English Language Learners and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Within each borough, applicants will be selected for the program by lottery. Breakfast, lunch and Metrocards provided.
For summer 2018, apply online by April 27, 2018.
Youth Food Advocates (YFA) is a youth-led group based at Community Food Advocates. Specifically, the YFA will serve as active youth leaders in the campaign for universal free school lunch in New York City’s public schools, but membership in this group will also include the opportunity to learn about other social justice issues and develop youth leadership.
The YFA is ideal for high school–level youth who want to learn about social justice, policy advocacy, and how to carry out policy campaigns as a way to create systemic change in New York City.
YFA members will participate in workshops, trainings, guided lessons, and collaborations with other youth within YFA and other youth-based groups in the City. In addition to learning about policy advocacy, members will also have the opportunity to develop specific skills such as public speaking, meeting and collaborating with policy makers, policy analysis, campaign planning and strategizing, and working as part of a coalition.
YFA members meet weekly for 1 to 2 hours. Additional time commitment is based on campaign actions and projects. Weekly meeting dates and times are determined by YFA members.
For the summer/fall 2018 program, students must apply by June 22, 2018. Applications can be submitted via email or mail, or in person. Download the application here.
Ages 5-18
Free tennis lessons through NYJTL throughout the year. There are many sites throughout NYC but registration must happen in person and the student must be present.
Ongoing registration (no one is turned away)
High school juniors and seniors in the NYC metro area (including New Jersey, Connecticut, and Westchester)
Learn to report, write stories, shoot photos, live in an NYU dorm, get college advice, and create your own multimedia website and print paper. Twenty students are selected to participate.
The application is due in late April.
A 9-week art program during which students explore one of four significant social themes (i.e., imagining the human body, activism in visual art, climate change, etc.) and draw upon a rich array of innovative, multidisciplinary approaches to visually express their ideas.
High school students (grades 9-12)
The spring 2018 workshop meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the following dates:
March 24, 31
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19
Registration is on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to apply for the spring 2018 session is Thursday, February 15, 2018. A waitlist will be generated based on interest, and applicants must receive a confirmation of acceptance to participate. Once admitted to the program, students will be issued an NYU ID.
Apply here. No porfolio required.
Seventh-graders of Latino and African American descent from public, parochial and charter schools in NYC
Oliver Scholars staff supports the scholars with high school admissions, SAT prep, and college tours among other activities. There is a rigorous admissions process including an open house, a standardized test, and interviews.
The application process begins in the fall when students are nominated to participate in the program. They are then invited to attend an open house, and then an interview in April. Decisions are made in May
Children 10-14
Involves directing music-videos and filmmaking
Ongoing
Various ages
Programs include a paid internship program for young people between the ages of 17-21, which includes classes in English, math, computer training, and GED preparation. The Opportunity Knocks program provides five weeks of business skills training before matching participants with an 11-week paid internship. OBT has several locations throughout Brooklyn.
Ongoing
Children between the ages of 5-8 from families at or below the New York State poverty line
Receive weekly private lessons on violin, viola or cello, chamber music and orchestral training; High quality instruments are provided if needed. Students are selected based on an interview with the parents and a trial lesson/ informal interview with the student..
Ongoing
Children in 1st-8th grade
Students are introduced to the basics of drawing and painting, instrumental music, dance, performance poetry, and theater arts, and chess. For information on registering contact education@palnyc.org.
Ongoing
Children in K-8th grade
Program engages students in educational, cultural and recreational activities, many with a focus on STEM. Special projects include citywide essay contests, monthly workshops, and events that encourage parental involvement. For information on registering contact education@palnyc.org
Ongoing
Students of color in grades 5-7
Students participate in a 7-week summer program in addition to weekly Wednesday and Saturday classes. About 6,000 students are nominated each year for about 125 spots.
The admissions process lasts an entire academic year, starting with student nominations in the fall and ending with notifications in the spring
Incoming high school seniors from low-income backgrounds, with excellent academic records and a desire to pursue a career in journalism
Attend classes taught by reporters and editors from The New York Times or the Washington Post; cover a professional sports event; cover news events in the Princeton area; film and produce a TV segment; conduct an investigative project; author a group blog; and report, write, edit and design your own newspaper. About 35-40 students from around the country are accepted each year.
Applications are due in February
Elementary school children
Participate in free art classes at various library locations across NYC. Classes offered at these locations: http://projectart.org/branches/ .
No application is necessary
Students aged 10-21 with an average familial income of less than $10,000
The program serves underserved youth throughout the country with chapters in areas ranging from New York to Chicago to Texas. The goal is to help every student reach their academic potential and give them the opportunity to attend a four-year college. Go to the "contact us" page to refer a student or express interest.
Ongoing
High school students who are interested in the natural world or environmental issues
RCC participants work on environmental restoration in Forever Wild sites and gain experience working with the Urban Park Rangers. Participants may go on exciting field trips including canoeing, overnight camping and more. The program occurs one day a week, on a school day afternoon for 2 to 2.5 hours.
There are two sessions each year (fall and spring), apply before session of choice
Fourth graders of Black and Latino descent from the Bronx
Students hone their organizational, academic, and social skills before they matriculate to prep school and continue to receive support throughout high school. Only 20 students are admitted each year.
Applications are due in January. For the 2018 program, the deadline is Jan. 20, 2018.
Ages 0-23 with and without disabilities
Children learn social skills and language development is stimulated by playing together with age-appropriate toys and reading/listening to stories together.
No application necessary
Children between the ages of 14-17
Learn to use digital tools and professional software to create and edit footage, recordings and photos. There are four sessions each year.
Ongoing
High school juniors
Students will spend six weeks at MIT participating in STEM classes, executing research, and working on wirtten and oral supports of their findings
Applications are due in January
LAB Jumpstart—formerly the LAB After-School Program (LAB ASP)— supports 16 NYC high school students in a combined after-school and summer science research experience. This program aims to ‘jumpstart’ the development of research skills and exposure to laboratory culture. This occurs through initial small-group training, followed by an immersive mentored research experience in a Rockefeller laboratory. To accomplish all of this, LAB Jumpstart spans March through August.
The spring after-school sessions (March – June) provide initial small-group training to students, starting with fundamental laboratory skills and practices, progressing into technical tools and research skills that the students will use in their mentored laboratory research. This instruction is facilitated by dedicated scientists and educators, as well as several guest scientist contributors.
The summer full-time immersive research experience (June – August) centers around a 7-week laboratory placement where participants are given the opportunity to conduct an independent research project under close mentorship of trained Rockefeller scientists. This occurs in conjunction with the highly-selective Summer Science Research Program (SSRP).
16 NYC high school students from underserved communities
LAB Jumpstart supports 16 NYC high school students in a combined after-school and summer science research experience. This program aims to ‘jumpstart’ the development of research skills and exposure to laboratory culture. This occurs through initial small-group training, followed by an immersive mentored research experience in a Rockefeller laboratory. To accomplish all of this, LAB Jumpstart spans March through August.
Applications due in December.
High school students 16 or older enrolled in a NYC public school
Students work closely with mentors and get experience with scientific research. Students must be nominated by a teacher in order to participate
Applications are due in late March
High school students 16 or older
Students work closely with mentors and get lots of experience with scientific research. Stipends may be available for students experiencing financial hardship
Applications are due in January. For the 2018 program, the deadline is January 8, 2018.
On Saturdays from May 27th to September 2nd, Bronxites can enjoy free canoeing and sailing on the Bronx River. Canoe rides take place every Saturday from 1-6 pm in Hunts Point Riverside Park. Sailing will take place on August 12th and September 10th from 1 to 5pm. Lifejackets are also provided at no charge.
Bronx residents
Rowing: Saturdays 1-6pm from May 27 till September 2
Sailing: 1-5pm Saturday, June 10, Saturday, August 12, Sunday, September 10
The Safe Haven West Side Basketball League was designed to give
neighborhood children a safe, supervised recreational activity during the winter
months. From early December to mid-March, games and practices are scheduled
on weekends in public school gyms located on the Upper West Side.
Boys and girls ages 8 to 18 who are full-time students in public, private or parochial schools in District 3 are eligible to join the Safe Haven West Side Basketball League.
Weekend games and practice December-March; another session begins in the spring.
Apply by late October/November for session beginnng in December.
High school students 16-18 years old
Learn to use equipment and technologies to guide museum visitors of all ages in investigations of artifacts, specimens, and the laws of physics by working with museum staff and engaging with scientific content. Intended to build off the museum's After School Program. Preference will be given to those who have completed two museum courses in life sciences, astronomy, or earth and planetary sciences, but all are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due in early April
Students in grades 8-12
Attend courses on topics ranging from photography in America to the history of the labor movement. There are a limited number of spaces reserved for students who live or attend schools in East and Central Harlem.
Applications must be submitted by early October for fall sessions.
Students in grades 7-12
Student work is exhibited, published, and presented to a national audience. About 2,000 students earn national awards, including more than $1.5 million in scholarships.
Submissions are due in December
A free 26-week pre-college black studies program on Saturdays
Students between 11-18 years old who are of African descent
Learn about the histories and cultures of the African Diaspora through film screenings, cultural arts performances, research projects, and field trips. One-hundred students are selected to participate each year.
Applications are due in September
Students in grades K-5
Various week-long sessions held during school breaks to explore hands-on science, from video game creation to toy making. Check out the HYPERLINK "http://nysci.org/schools-out-innovation-camp-registration/" for the application
Register online until the sessions are filled. Apply early
Students in 11th or 12th grade. Only students who attend Title I high schools may apply for paid positions during the school year.
Explore museum careers, connect with museum staff and gain professional skills in paid and unpaid internships. No prior experience or specific knowledge of art history necessary to apply.
Applications are due in September for school-year program and in April for the summer program
High school students who have completed at least 9th grade. Many labs require students to be at least 16-years-old.
Work as an apprentice in a Department of Navy laboratory for eight weeks.
Applications are due in early December.
Low-income and minority middle and high school students in grades 7-12 with good grades
Take math and science classes, participate in group research, and prepare for the PSAT and SAT/ACT. Students also work with mentors on career and college exploration
Applications are due in March
14-25 year olds currently enrolled in high school or college in NYC
Must commit to one year of volunteering before applying for a year round paid position of 7-20 hours/week to explain exhibits. Selection not based on grades but interview and application; visit the Explainer's trainee page http://nysci.org/explainer-trainee/ to learn more
NYSCI generally hires three times a year and expects a commitment of at least one year, applications due in December, April, and August
Weekly after-school clubs during the school semester, 3:30-6 pm.
Students in grades K-5
Cool chemistry, edible science, dissections, water science activities and more. Register early for popular classes
Register online until the sessions are filled. Apply early
Rising 6-8 graders
Make "smart cities" model, learn physics with parachutes, test the pH of the water, explore city transportation. At the Brooklyn campus most recently, location appears to change depending on the year
Applications are due in May
NEW for summer 2017—thanks to generous support from National Grid, the Center for K-12 STEM Education is pleased to announce the launch of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Science of Smart Cities (ieSoSC). Applications are now open for students entering 9th -12th grade in September 2017. Created as a follow-up experience to our Science of Smart Cities program, ieSoSC is an opportunity that offers 5 weeks of intensive STEM instruction and mentoring on the NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s Downtown Brooklyn campus in technology and engineering skills, design and prototyping, built around real world ‘smart city’ applications and research.
Primarily (but not exclusively) intended for students that previously completed Science of Smart Cities, ieSoSC will show through hands-on projects, instruction and activities how to take coding/computer science, engineering and technology skills to another level by applying those skills to advanced smart cities ideas. Participants will work with our graduate and undergraduate student-experts in increasingly sophisticated hands-on programming and engineering projects.
The program incorporates time devoted to concepts and processes related to entrepreneurship and design thinking. During the second half of the program, participants will form 4-person teams and apply their new skills and knowledge in engineering, technology and entrepreneurship to ideate, research/document, prototype and present a device(s)/app that use sensors; programming; data collection, analysis and reporting; and, wireless communication technologies and protocols, in an ‘internet of things’ approach to a “smart cities design challenge” that creates a product that could be used by municipal agencies, the general public, businesses and/or other user groups.
During the design challenge phase, high school participants will work in their teams with our graduate and undergraduate student-instructors. These instructors will assist with all aspects of the work, helping to resolve technical challenges, providing input and feedback, and otherwise coaching and mentoring participants through the prototyping and presentation processes. Each team will have a small budget for materials and equipment, and participants will receive public presentation training using improvisation techniques through a partnership with Irondale Theater.
The program culminates for each team in a public presentation at which engineers, urban planners, business people and other smart cities experts hear from participants about their idea, prototype, and how it is intended to be applied to solve a real world problem or challenge.
Students entering 9th-12th grade in September 2017
Program runs full days (approximately 10am to 5pm), five days a week
Our campus is located at 6 MetroTech Center in Downtown Brooklyn
ieSoSC is free to attend, thanks to support from National Grid
Lunch, snacks are not provided. Students must bring their own food or have money
Transportation/MetroCards not provided
Please watch your email around the notification date (students and parents/guardians)–if you are accepted to the program a prompt reply will be required
Early application deadline: April 28, 2017
Notification on or around: May 5, 2017
Apply Online: http://engineering.nyu.edu/k12stem/sosc/application/iesosc-application/
Free three-week summer program for high school students that explores public art, urban planning and architecture. Through field trips and discussion sessions, students explore the city and engage firsthand with the artists and professionals who shape the cultural and civic life of New York.
Applicants must have completed at least one year of high school. Seniors graduating in 2018 may apply as well.
Program dates: July 9 to July 27, 2018
School credit and community service hours are available to qualified students. All students accepted into the Public Process program will receive an MTA MetroCard to subsidize their travel expenses, along with daily snacks and writing materials.
Apply online by April 22, 2018.
Three-week summer day camp for budding engineers
Grades 3-6. Students must be at least 8 years old.
Build gravity cruisers, gliders and solar-powered cars; sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers. Families like the work-fun balance.
New student registration opens in February.
The SIS Leadership Institute is a youth leadership program for NYC public high school students that engages them in meaningful community service and service-learning. Students who participate in the SIS Leadership Institute and Youth Service Summit will become Service in Schools Leaders (SSLs) and receive a certificate verifying their completion of the program, achievement in leadership, and the impact they made on the community.
Public high school students in grades 10-12.
SSLs are required to attend the five-day leadership Institute during Spring Break, from Monday, April 2 through Friday, April 6, 2018, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and attend the Youth Service Summit on Friday, May 25, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Additionally, SSLs must attend an afternoon work session on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
The SIS Leadership Institute will be held in midtown Manhattan. Breakfast, lunch, and a daily MetroCard will be provided.
Students will be selected to participate in the SIS Leadership Institute and the Youth Service Summit based on the quality of their responses to the application questions.
The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018.
Apply here.
High school students from all five boroughs
Improve your musical skills and learn to express yourself artistically as well as perform throughout the city. Sign up for an audition online.
You can sign up for an audition any time through the online form
Sound Thinking NYC is a free program focused on increasing opportunties in the music industry for underrepresented groups, particularly women. Participants will learn about the tools, technologies and career paths that power songs, concerts, theaters and film. The program includes opportunities for students to visit recording studios, learn about the science and physics of sound, and meet fellow students and people in the music industry that share their passion.
Students entering 11th or 12th grade in fall 2018.
The program begins with a three-week Summer Intensive, July 9-27, 2018. All graduates of the Summer Intensive will be invited to participate in a series of events during their 11th- or 12th-grade school year; apply for paid summer internships for summer 2019; and apply to take free college-credit courses at CUNY during their senior year of high school.
All students who are interested in supporting gender equity in music are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is May 21. Applications may be submitted online.
High school students from low-income public high schools in NYC
SEO provides three major programs: the Career Program, the Scholars Program, and the Alumni and Philanthropy Program. Apply in 9th grade.
Applications are due in December
Children in grades 2-12 and receive free or reduced-cost lunches
This program is equipped with an extensive resource center, a well-stocked library, and computers. Must contact the program to register at 212.799.2369 x303
Ongoing
S-PREP is a free high school and college preparatory program designed for students who are seriously interested in pursuing a career in medicine or related STEM fields. The long-range objective of the program is to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in healthcare and STEM professions. The program offers enrichment courses geared toward preparing students for success in math and science.
Students in 7th–12th grade who meet the eligibility requirements outlined on the program website.
S-PREP consists of two sessions (Summer and Academic Year). In the Summer, classes are held Monday through Friday in the month of July. During the Academic Year, classes are held on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Columbia's Vagelos Education Center (104 Haven Avenue). In addition to the rigorous academic schedule, the program offers college preparation and career development workshops, college counseling services, field trips and college tours. Students admitted to S-PREP are eligible to apply for a summer research program for high school students run by the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute.
Summer session applications are available January 10 and due on March 15.
Academic Year session applications are available June 1 and due on September 15.
High school students with demonstrated financial need (priority consideration for students who receive free or reduced lunch) and need for arts exposure (priority consideration for students who do not have access to arts programming).
Students train in voice, movement, improv and acting in a conservatory environment. They are led by the the Stella Adler Studio of Acting's world-class faculty, and engage daily with students of the full-time conservatory programs as well as alumni and international guest artists. While Adler Youth students are trained with the same intensity and integrity as conservatory students, this program is not concerned with creating professional actors, but rather empowering strong, confident, thoughtful human beings.
The deadline to apply for the fall 2018 program is June 29. Call the Adler Studio at 212-689-0087 to request an interview.
STEM From Dance is a Mathematics and performing arts program that uses dance to grow the number of under-represented minority girls who are Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) college-ready.
Girls from underserved communities.
STEM from Dance aims to give all girls equal access to the resources needed to attain economic stability and long-tern career success, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
To apply, contact info@stemfromdance.org or fill the form on the STEM from Dance website.
Students in grades 9-11 with good grades
Take summer classes in science, math, English, engineering, and computer programming. Participants may receive one elective high school credit, free breakfast, lunch, public transportation, and textbooks for those eligible
Applications are due in April
Grades kindergarten–12; preference given to students who attend Title I schools
Programs for students entering kindergarten through grade 12 at the NYC Department of Education's Genovesi Environmental Study Center and NYC Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics, the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Museum of the City of New York, New York Aquarium, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Botanical Garden, Queens County Farm Museum, Queens Zoo, Staten Island Museum, Staten Island Zoo, and SUNY Old Westbury.
Programs run during July and August and feature 1-week camps, high school internships and a 4-week college credit-bearing course.
For summer 2018, apply online by April 6, 2018.
The S.T.E.M.ulating Minds Summer STEM Camp is designed for middle and high school students who need a little extra help in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For the past 5 years The Parris Foundation has provided FREE STEM Camp's offering extended learning opportunities in:
Math: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus
Science: Earth, Life and Physical Sciences (Including Physics & Chemistry)
Tech/Engineering: Robotics, Programming, Arduinos/Electronics
At our summer program, we work with students on Interactive Math, Coding, STEM Lessons, Educational Games and more...
We are happy to report that (on average) assessment scores improved upwards of 20 points! Yes, two letter grades! Additionally, our metrics show that the average percentage of growth increased by 83% overall.
Middle and High school students
Our FREE Summer session will cover both Math & Technology. Applications should be submitted on or before Saturday July 8th.
Note: several participants from previous sessions will be joining us as part of our continuous improvement lifecycle thus space is limited and applicants should follow-up quickly.
NYC public middle and high school students
The Student Art Program sends open calls for thematic exhibitions for students to showcase their artwork. There are eight exhibition opportunities a year.
Check website for submission deadlines
The Student Historian Program is a comprehensive internship and youth development program that provides students with vocational and academic training, public speaking and leadership skills, and an increased understanding of American art and history. Through object- and inquiry-based learning, students broaden their academic perspective, increase their confidence in professional settings, and enhance their knowledge of fulfilling careers in the museum world. The summer program runs from July -August. Historians meet twice per week, and interns must commit to attending every session.
10th, 11th, and 12th, grade students in the Tri-State Area.
Application for summer program opens in February and is due in March (note: teacher recommendation is required).
Intensive arts program at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens, for students who are at an intermediate or advanced level in one of the following areas of study: dance, theater, instrumental music, vocal music, film, string orchestra or visual arts.
Public school students entering grades 8 through 12 in Fall 2018
Program dates: July 9–Aug. 3, 2018
Admission is by application and audition.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, Jan. 19 at 6:00 p.m. Students will then be contacted with audition assignments.
For questions, contact summerartsinstitute@schools.nyc.gov.
Plus Pool has teamed up with the New York City Housing Authority to offer free swimming lessons to kids aged 8-13 in the East River, Washington, Wilson and Lexington houses.
The swim classes are directed by the aquatics center's director, Warren Perry,and taught by GoSwim.
The next seven class program that teaches basic swimming skills will begin on July 17th at thw Convent of the Sacred Heart Athletic Center on the Upper East Side.
Contact 718-707-7771
Free summer camps at Randall's Island Park for children from neighboring communities who are part of Community Organizations
Boys and girls ages 6-12
5-week long camp with activities such as tennis, golf, horseback riding, soccer, and nature lessons at our Urban Farm and wetlands. Priority admission given to children within neighboring communities surrounding Randall's Island Park. Any Community Based Organization is welcome to apply to bring children to our summer camp, only children that belong to Community Organizations may attend. Contact alex.moran@parks.nyc.gov for more information.
Applications are due by end of June
Six-week internship with the Bronx-Westchester Area Health Education Center
Juniors or seniors in high school, freshman or sophomores in college who live or attend school in the Bronx or Westchester.
Students are introduced to a variety of careers in the health field and learn about health issues in their communities via lectures, field trips and other health-related activities. Apply with a resume, unofficial transcript and recommendation letter.
Interviews in April after application is received.
Juniors or seniors in high school, freshman or sophomores in college who live or attend school in Manhattan or Staten Island
Internship placements in hospitals and community-based health organizations, exposure to health careers and community health issues.
Contact the program manager, Mayra Leon, at 212-534-2432 or mleon@msiahec.org for more information.
High school students ages 14-18
It is a very small camp with only about 30 students, there are lectures and activities.
Check website foro 2017 signup.
Students start in the 2nd grade and continue until they are placed in high school
Students study language arts, math, and science and attend a 6-week summer program. The program admits 250 promising low-income public school students each year from the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Harlem.
Applications are available in January
A summer program at 12 colleges in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, including NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies at Columbia University.
High school students over the age of 16 and college undergraduates.
Get experience doing lab research on NASA-funded projects. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and a B average in all math and science courses.
Applications are due in March and must be completed online.
Summer Shakespeare is a five-week summer intensive that is free for qualifying students. Twenty-four students are selected to train five days a week in voice, movement and scene study (50 hours of classes total). The program culminates with a production of an abbreviated Shakespeare play. Summer Shakespeare is an intensive program that requires the quick understanding and execution of new skills.
NYC high school students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Priority given to students who have limited access to arts programs.
Summer Shakespeare is a five-week summer intensive for 24 students who train five days a week in voice, movement and scene study. The program culminates with a production of an abbreviated Shakespeare play. Summer Shakespeare is an intensive program that requires the quick understanding and execution of new skills.
The summer 2018 program runs July to August. The deadline to apply is June 1. Call the Studio at 212-689-0087 to schedule an interview.
Free soccer classes to children, 6 years and under
The Federation of Italian-American Organizations
Every Sunday at 10 a.m. during the months of June and July at Calvert Vaux Park at the intersection of Shore Parkway and Bay 46th St. For more information, contact Sara Gambino at 718-259-2828.
Recommended for ages 8-14, some sites allow kids slightly older or younger
Parks department staff train kids in sports that include baseball, basketball, flag football, futsal, lacrosse, soccer, speedminton, track, ultimate frisbee and volleyball. It's a drop-in program but registration is recommended - contact the coordinator on the event listing to do so.
Registration not necessary, voluntary registraion with site coordinator
The People's Theatre partnered with Fort Tyron Park Trust will be running free theatre workshops in Fort Tryon Park. The workshops were developed to teach children concepts how to play, project, and collaborate.
Open to all elementary aged children
Theatre Fun in the Sun classes will be held on July 25th and August 1st and 8th from 10-11:30 a.m. at Payson Playground, located at the corner of Dyckman Street and Payson Avenue.
There will be a three-day mini-camp that will be held from August 14 to 16 from 10-11:30 a.m.
For more information, visit www.ptp.nyc or call 646.398.9062.
NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24
Participants work up to 25 hours a week for six weeks, earning $7.25 per hour. Job sites are spread out across all five boroughs and include government agencies, hospitals, summer camps, museums, nonprofits, small businesses and retailers. Participants are selected through a lottery
Applications are due in late March.
Children between the ages of 10 and 16
Students will attend classroom sessions with lectures, role-plays and topical demonstrations by police officers in the areas of law, behavioral science, drug prevention and gang resistance. Field trips to a Police Department facility or a City park are also part of the curriculum
Applications are due in June
One year long, girls-only leadership development program program that includes a summer academy, an internship and a mentorship program
Rising 9th through rising 12th grade girls
Students will learn workplace skills, participate in sports and fitness, college prep, group projects, one-on-one advisories, field trips, and internships. Each participant accepted to the program receives a scholarship covering tuition and all field trips but are responsible for their own travel expense to and from the Summer Academy and their lunch
Applications are due in May
Students ages 12-27 who live or attend school in Manhattan
Students choose from among one-to-one advising, workshops, homework help, tutoring, academic classes, internships, field trips, and special events. Over 750 students participate in the program each year
Applications are due one month prior to the start of each term—in September and January
Teachoo provides exercises and videos for learning 9th to 12th grade math.
Children above 13 years old
Topics range from Real Numbers and Polynomials to Vector Algebra and Integration.
Go online and begin
Incoming high school juniors and seniors
Explore the roles of citizen journalist, digital artist, and educator, 25 students are selected each year. As of 2016 the program is on hold due to staffing shortages, but email NMAFAteenPrograms@si.edu for updates.
The application is due in February
7th-12th grade students depending on the program
Work with artist mentors to build portfolios, visit museums and art galleries, or complete internships at Free Arts NYC headquarters. Students must enroll through one of Free Arts NYC’s community partners.
Application deadlines vary by program.
NYC Teens
Has many programs, some 3-6 months long and others are one-day events. Additional services as well.
Varies by program
High school students from New York and New Jersey
Attend weekly seminars and performances where kids learn how to evaluate and write about what they see. There are six 10-week sessions every year, each limited to 12 students
Applications are due in January. For Spring 2018 program, deadline is Jan. 21, 2018.
Teenagers throughout the city
Work in small groups to identify community issues and develop policy proposals. Program is supported by the New York City Council, and each council member may nominate five students to participate. Register in person at individual YMCA locations, listed here: https://register.ymcanyc.org/programs/FP?branch=
Application deadlines vary by YMCA branch
Young women in high school and college
Build leadership skills by working with accomplished female leaders in the fields of law, business, politics, government, the nonprofit sector, and academia. The 2-week program is followed by ongoing mentoring for participants
There are two rounds of applications. The first is due in April and the second in June
Boys between the ages of 6-21
Participate in computer classes, attend summer camp, get homework help, and receive dental services at the Boy’s Club. The club has a location in Flushing, Queens and two in Manhattan.
Ongoing
Students 16-21 years old
Learn about finance, culture, and communications while improving your public speaking skills and learning to write a resume. All students who graduate from the program are placed in paid summer internships at sponsoring companies.
Rolling admissions
A free ballet and musical theatre summer program
Children between 12 and 18 years old
This summer program aims to fortify emotional, physical, psychosocial, and artistic growth and development through dance. Performances have included Hunter Colleges, Jacob Javits Center, and the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Parent/ legal guardian of the child must call 212-582-1941 to schedule auditions.
Ongoing
High school students
Write a 700-1000 word essay about an elected official who chose to do what is right rather than what is easy to enter this contest. Winning essayists receive awards totaling up to $10,000, and the first place winner is invited to accept the award in Boston.
Submissions are due in January
Students in grades 5-12
Get homework help, take college prep classes, work with a counselor, prepare for high school admission and participate in a variety of other enrichment activities. Students from West Harlem are given first consideration. About 260 students participate in the program each year.
Ongoing. Request an application by emailing libertyleads@bankstreet.edu
The Lower Eastside Girls Club is a community center for girls from the Lower East Side. The center runs various amounts of programs in the arts, stem, leadership, entrepreneurship, wellness for girls from 6th-12th grade. Its vision is to provide its girls with the tool needed to build their future. Girls Club also runs several social venture businesses, the Art+Community Gallery, La Tiendita Fair Trade and Girl Made Gift Shop at the Essex Market, the Farm Girls Community Farmers Market, and the Sweet Things Bake Shop that offer job training and employment for its teens. The organization has recently built New York City’s first and only Girls Club facility- a state of the art $20 million 'green building' that will be able to better serve the hundreds of girls in the community.
6th-12th grade female students from economically disadvantaged areas in Lower Manhattan.
To apply or inquire for further information, call 212-982-1633.
Grades 1–8
Eight, independent week-long sessions with hands-on math workshops. Cool math you don’t learn in school
Applications available starting in December
High school students
Contest topics include national and international conflicts. The writer of the top essay receives a $2,500 prize, a trip to Washington D.C. that includes meeting the secretary of state and a full tuition paid Semester at Sea once the student is in college.
Submissions are due in March
High school students
Every year more than a thousand students compete. Winners of the NYCSEF will represent Team NYC at the "https://student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef" to compete to win more than $4 million in awards
The application deadline is in December, and the preliminary round of competition is in March at The City College of New York
There are programs for elementary, middle, and high school students throughout the 5 boroughs
The Debate League provides free tournaments, resources for debaters, debate teachers and coaches, and comprehensive debate education to all NYC schools and students. To join the Debate League, sign up as a student or a school at the League’s website.
Ongoing
High school students from all over North America
Solve linguistic problems from dozens of the world’s languages at contests hosted at various sites listed on the NACLO website. No prior knowledge of particular languages or linguistics is necessary.
Register online prior to the event in which you intend to compete. Some events allow walk-ons
Preference will be given to senior-level students who cannot reapply for the program
The Perry Initiative partners with medical centers, universities, and high schools to host Perry Outreach Programs for young women in high school, college, and medical school. These day-long programs are held at different locations nationwide throughout the year. Participants perform mock orthopaedic surgeries and conduct biomechanical engineering experiments, while also hearing from prominent women engineers and surgeons in the field. The Perry Initiative will review all applications, and students will be admitted based on the quality of their essays
Varies on program and location
Paid social justice training program
Teenaged youth
THE POINT’s teen community leadership group A.C.T.I.O.N. engages stipend youth activists three times per week from the community who work to identify social and environmental justice issues facing Hunts Point with the goal of developing ongoing youth-led solutions. A.C.T.I.O.N. members receive training in three core areas of leadership, media and environmental policy. The program provides strong academic support throughout the school year and assists with summer internship placement for all A.C.T.I.O.N. participants.
Application due early October.
Find the application here: https://thepoint.org/programs/application/
Contact Rebecca Rosado at rrosado@thepoint.org or (718) 542-4139 x.128 for more details.
The Point After-School Program offers after school programming in the following areas:
-Literacy
-Homework
-Photography
-Social Circus Arts
-Visual Arts
-Dance
-Music
-Environmental Stewardship
-Theater
K-8th grades
The program includes:
-School Pick-up
-Light Snack
-Homework Help
-Leadership Building
-Academic/Social Goal Setting
-Service Learning
For more information, contact:
Isabel Figueroa
718-542-4139 x 129
High school students
Students are grouped in multicultural teams called “posses” and apply to top-tier universities and colleges nationwide through the program, earning full college scholarships if admitted. Students are identified through a unique evaluation method designed to identify young leaders who might be missed by traditional admissions criteria.
The recruitment process takes place between September and December
LOL is a science cafe series including short talks by scientists, geared to a high school audience, followed by an opportunity to network with scientists and like-minded students.
High school students and teachers
With opportunities for scientific discovery, career advancement and personal growth comes significant potential for failure. How do our speakers approach, and even embrace, these situations and what comes of their experiences? Please join us to find out, ask questions and network with scientists while putting yourself out there for some low-stakes failure (and possible success!) of your own. LOL is in collaboration with WISeR (Women in Science at Rockefeller).
All events will be on Facebook Live and archived to YouTube.
Mark your calendar for the third Friday of every month! The LOL series will be on a regular monthly schedule for all of the 2017-2018 school year.
NYC public school students entering grades 8-12
Major in dance, theater, instrumental music, vocal music, film, string orchestra, or the visual arts. Students who complete the program in good standing may receive ½ unit of credit to apply towards an elective arts credit or a Regents diploma..
The online application is due in February, and auditions are held in March
The program runs from 7th grade until college placement, apply in 6th grade
TEAK prepares students to thrive at the nation's selective high schools and colleges, and ensures that students graduate from college ready to pursue their goals and positively impact the world. Only 30 students are accepted each year.
Application information sessions are in November/December. Students may only apply in the fall & winter of 6th grade.
Public school students ages 12 to 17.
The Summer Institute is organized around a selected text and includes daily visits from guest artists in performance, movement, writing and video. Students are individually mentored by Wooster Group associates. For more information, email si@thewoostergroup.org.
Deadline is in mid-April.
Places high-achieving inner-city high school students with legal employers for the summer, and provides them with additional programming before, during and after the summer to help them prepare for a legal career.
High school students who will be 16 by June 1, 2018
Students are selected to participate in the program based on personal interviews and demonstrated academic excellence. They are first nominated by their schools and then interviewed at the New York City Bar.
Application and parental consent form are due on Feb. 23, 2018.
Teens are invited to pitch in at Brooklyn Bridge Park while exploring and learning more about the environment. Teens Interested in & Dedicated to Environmental Sciences (TIDES) complete community service hours through gardening, seining, coastal cleanup and clearing oyster cages.
Teens age 14 to 18
TIDES runs every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for six weeks, from September 8 to October 13, 2018.
Submit an application online by July 31, 2018.
Grades 5-8
Math games and exercises to boost lagging skills; kids earn fake dollars to win prizes for good work. Tutors don’t help with homework. Students work exclusively on Top Honors exercises
Ongoing, first come first serve
A free guide to the new 2017 SHSAT
7-8th grade students
No application necessary
Various ages (pre-k through adult)
Search UNH’s member neighborhood houses to find one near you that offers the program you want. UNH works with 400 neighborhood houses and community centers throughout the city each year
Ongoing
Uptown Stories inspires kids to to discover and develop their inner voices in a diverse community of writers. Based in upper Manhattan, we offer small-group writing workshops for children ages 8 to 15, led by master teachers and professional authors. To ensure our workshops are accessible to all children, tuition is pay-what-you-can. Uptown Stories creates an exciting, challenging and supportive community in which young authors thrive.
Ages: 8–15
DATES AND TIMES
Various
CLASS SIZE
12
LOCATION
178 Bennett Avenue (189th street)
For workshop descriptions and to register, go to http://uptownstories.org/writing-workshops/.
Students in 9th and 10th grades may apply and continue through high school graduation
Get after-school homework help, take Saturday enrichment classes, and participate in the residential UB Summer Academy at Columbia University. About 195 students participate each year
Applications are due one month prior to the start of each term—in September and January
All ages (families)
Explore various NYC locations with the Urban Park Rangers. Activities such as camping, hiking, fishing and canoeing are offered. Events that require registration have a lottery system to choose participants.
Not all events require registration, for those that do registration is onging (best to register by 10 days before an event)
Middle and high school students
Explore the written and oral traditions of poetry, rap and hip-hop forms, song lyrics, and writing for political/social change. Winter, spring, summer, and fall workshops available; apply online.
Anytime. Sign up for as many workshops as you like online
Two-week weather camp
Rising 10th-12th graders
Learn about meteorology by launching weather balloons, going inside the radar dome, and going camping. Only 6-12 students are selected
Applications for summer 2018 are due May 31.
Current high school juniors interested in science and medicine
Teens participate in anatomy labs, meet doctors and med students, and receive college application help. Lunch and money for transportation included
Applications for summer 2018 due by May 4, 2018
High school students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Algebra 2 or its equivalent
Students will learn to explore the theory of numbers by asking thoughtful questions, working out examples, looking for patterns, making conjectures, and finally, proving their results. About 20 mathematically gifted high school students are selected; participants will be provided with free room and board, but are responsible for their own transportation to and from Williams College.
Applications are due in April.
Incoming 6th-12th graders
High school students put on a play and a musical, and middle schoolers write and produce an original work. Participation in the program is by audition only.
The application for the 2018 summer program is due on Feb. 1, 2018. After your application is received, someone will contact you to set up an audition
9th-11th graders with good grades
14-month program to test the water, canoe the Bronx River, hike Black Rock Forest, design a research project and take college classes. Earn $1700, 30 hours of community service, and potential high school credit.
Applications are due in early April
Ages 6 to 18.
Lots of programs, workshops and locations across New York.
Ongoing
Write for YCTeen magazine, and learn memoir-writing and journalism skills from a professional editor.
New York City high school students ages 15-20, with a strong interest in writing
YCTeen publishes true stories by teens, giving readers insight into the issues that matter most in young people's lives.
Apply online by Feb. 9, 2018.
The NASA MAA program offers engaging, hands-on and fun science activities for elementary, middle and high school students. Catch the excitement and engage in STEM activities including StarLab (star gazing), Flight Simulation, Robotics, Mindstorm EV3, Lego, Wind Tunnel, GPS, space mathematics, Liquid Nitrogen ice cream making, Astronaut training, cool Chemistry experiments, NASA STEM education pipeline activities, etc.
Children currently in 1st-10th grades
-On the first day, please arrive by 8.15 am in AC-3D01 for the program orientation and classroom assignments.
-NASA MAA also provides STEM-related information via Family Café and parents/caregivers are highly encouraged to attend workshops and seek out STEM opportunities or relevant information for their kids.
-An overarching goal of the Family Café is to empower parents/caregivers to value strategic importance of STEM education and significance of an early involvement as it relates to future education and career option for their children.
-Light refreshments are available for the participating parents/caregivers.
YABC at Jefferson High is an educational and youth development program that provides over-aged, under-credited New York City high school students an alternative pathway to graduation.
Students 17 to 21 years old
The program combines academic classroom instruction, tutoring, career exploration, case management, work-readiness training and subsidized internships. Students attend classes Monday through Thursday from 2:40 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Call 718-566-7156 to register.
Young adults between the ages of 16-24 who are unemployed and not currently enrolled in school, GED or employment assistance program
Attend workshops on job readiness, interview techniques, and more. Plus receive one on one job and academic counseling. Earn up to $2,500 during the 14 week internship, with 9 months of follow up services after.
Ongoing
High school students
Explore the art of playwriting by attending theatrical performances; meeting with playwrights, directors, producers, and cast members; and writing your own play.
The application is due in October
A paid summer employment program
Young people between the ages of 14-21
ECDO also provides educational/employment counseling, job readiness skills, on the job training and referrals. Participants get paid $7.50/hour in the summer program
Applications are available starting in April
High school students
View exhibitions, work with artists on studio art or writing projects, and take field trips to different museums. Students receive metro cards to cover the cost of transportation and the art supplies used in their projects, and the more accomplished internship is paid..
Applications for the fall semester are due in August, and those for the spring semester are due in January
Ages 14-21
Students are introduced to the theater culture of NYC and go through trainings focused on ensemble building. There are three sessions offered a year - fall, spring and summer. Fall and spring classes are during after-school hours and on Saturdays, and the summer session is a four-week intensive.
Apply before your session of choice
Students in grades 4 and up
Learn about history, geography, famous people, events, and almost every imaginable topic through stamp collecting. Sessions are held on Saturdays once a month.
Ongoing
The Girls Initiatives at the YWCA reflect our core belief that empowered girls become empowered women. Designed to inform, engage and inspire girls in New York City to become self- advocates, the goal of our Girls Initiatives is to ensure that every girl gains the skills, knowledge and confidence to pursue the education, career and life options of their choice.
Self-identified young women and gender non-conforming youth between the ages of 14 and 18.
The Girls Initiatives are FREE programs open to ALL high-school aged (14-18) self-identified girl and gender non-conforming youth in New York City. There is NO ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT. Programs will be held at the YWCA - Girls Initiatives located at 500 West 56th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues.
All applications are available through the Girls Initiatives website.
Contact pislam@ywcanyc.org for more information.