The main purpose of the program is to expose underprivileged, underrepresented students, especially from inner city high schools, to the vast educational resources and opportunities at Weill Cornel...

A 14-month program offering motivated New York City high school students a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of ecology, and participate in hands-on fieldwork and authentic science rese...

Learn the techniques of narrative nonfiction and interviewing and participate in writing lessons, discussions, and group activities. Write stories that will help other young people dealing with loss

The Young Editors Project connects writers who create for young people with students who provide feedback on early manuscripts. This allows authors to gauge their intended audience's thoughts befor...

Youth Food Advocates (YFA) program is a youth-led group for young people who want to learn about social justice, public policy and advocacy, and are ready to create systemic change in New York City...

Youth Art Connection (YAC) is a free, six session summer program for high school students interested in art and museum careers. YAC participants view and discuss artwork from the Museum’s current e...

Youth Insights is an after-school and summer program that connects New York City high school students to art and artists. The Whitney also offer drop-in programs and events throughout the year.

If you want to learn about science, history and technology, connect with colleges or if you’re looking for a unique place to hang with friends, the Intrepid Museum offers free events for teens to c...

This program introduces young people to performance, improv and the world of theatre, offering free training in the performing arts under the direction of volunteer theatre professionals.

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 g...

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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.

Each year, 100 youth from fifth through 12th grade participate in the Schomburg Center's Junior Scholars program. This tuition-free Saturday program (10 AM to 3 PM) during the academic year promote...

Environmentor is an environmental science research program for underrepresented high school students in the Rockaways provided by the nonprofit Rockaway Waterfront Alliance.

The Safe Haven West Side Basketball League was designed to give neighborhood children a safe, supervised recreational activity during the winter months. From early January to late-March, games and ...

The S.T.E.M.ulating Minds Fall, Spring and Summer STEM Camp is designed for middle and high school students who need a little extra help in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The Parris Fou...

Community Rowing allows New Yorkers of all ages to explore the Bronx River aboard student-built wooden row boats accompanied by Rocking the Boat staff who give them a chance to go rowing and introd...

RiseBoro Education offers youth and adults in north Brooklyn more than a place to go: it's a place where they can discover their true potential. For more than three decades, our education and youth...

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.

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, ove...

Participate in free art classes at various library locations across NYC. Classes offered at these locations: https://www.projectart.org/nyc.

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 segm...

Plan USA’s Youth Leadership Academy is a yearlong leadership program dedicated to training, supporting and mentoring young activists as they create change in their communities through projects con...

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The wait is over! Fifth-graders across the city received their middle school offers. What was your school search like? What did you look for? How did you learn about schools? Are you happy with...