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K-12 Afterschool

 

Afterschool classes are enrichment sessions that are held immediately following school, in the evenings, on weekends, during summer vacation, or on holidays. Afterschool improves children’s academic performance and promotes good health. Contact your child’s after-school program staff directly. See other options below.

 

ALL YEAR-ROUND

 

ARTS AND MEDIA
The Cooper Union Saturday Program

Free studio art classes are available at the Cooper Union on Saturdays. Find classes in Architecture, Digital Media/Photography, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Sculpture, Senior Design Studio, and Senior Visual Art Studio. No prior experience is necessary; students only need to be highly motivated. Visit cooper.edu/academics/outreach-and-pre-college/saturday-program or email saturdayprogram@cooper.edu to learn more. Otherwise, call (212) 353-4108.
 

Teen Media

Teens have the chance to develop their computational interests or learn valuable lifelong skills with the Youth and Teen Media Education Program by NYC Parks. For more information about a wide selection of programs, visit nycgovparks.org/programs/media/teens or email media.ed@parks.nyc.gov. Call (212) 360-2791 for support.
 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS
CityParks Foundation

Their programs are located in more than 400 parks, recreation centers, and public schools across New York City. Explore options for middle schoolers at cityparksfoundation.org/learn
 

NYC Parks and Recreation

It offers free after-school programs for children from 6 to 13 years old. Programming is based around monthly themes including sports, famous artists, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Registration is required. To apply, visit nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/afterschool.
 

Youth Sports Programs and Instructional Clinics

For kids eight and up, there are many sports options in New York City parks. Anyone can participate in any of the programs, but they need to be an enrolled member of the recreation center. For further information, contact your neighborhood recreation facility. Locate the nearest recreational center at nycgovparks.org/facilities/recreationcenters.
 

Soccer at South Bronx United (SBU)

SBU soccer programs vary based on child experience. Recreational soccer programs are open to boys and girls ages 2–19 of all experience levels. Learn and apply at southbronxunited.org. There is an enrollment fee that varies depending on the program. In cases of financial hardship, families can submit financial assistance for a partial or complete waiver.
 

Garden Apprentice Program

Teenagers in grades 8–12 have the chance to be involved and learn about urban agriculture and the wonders of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden through the Garden Apprentice Program. The apprenticeship is a nine-month-based program. Visit www.bbg.org/learn/gap or email gap@bbg.org for more information. New applications are open every year in the fall.
 

MATH AND SCIENCE
BEAM (Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics)

Math and problem-solving are the focal points of the BEAM  programs. BEAM supports middle and high school students who are underrepresented in STEM careers. Students are welcome to take part in a wide range of enrichment events throughout the year, such as classes on the weekends, field trips and lab visits, and more. Learn more at beammath.org/a-10-year-program. Contact BEAM at (888) 264-2793 or info@beammath.org.
 

Brooklyn Robot Foundry

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers STEAM classes for children aged 2–12 years. The Robot Foundry wants to inspire children to explore, problem-solve, and imagine by making STEAM learning entertaining. Visit brooklynrobotfoundry.com/programs for more information or call (347) 762-6840.
 

SPRING BREAK
STEM Matters NYC

New York City public school K–12 students are invited to apply to STEM Matters NYC enrichment programs offered during spring break. Visit nycdoe.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/App to submit your application. Applicants entering kindergarten through grade 9 are selected to participate via lottery.
 

SUMMER BREAK
Summer Rising

Summer Rising is a free, safe, and fun academic and enrichment program for NYC students currently in grades K–8. In every neighborhood, well-known community-based organizations and local school leaders run it. Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are served to each student. Learn more at schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/summer.
 

Outdoor Pools

Find a city’s outdoor pool near you and take swimming lessons in the summer. Visit nycgovparks.org/facilities/outdoor-pools to learn more about open days and hours of operation.
 

NYC Parks Summer Camps

NYC Parks Summer Day Camp offers 6–13-year-olds a variety of summer activities. Campers participate in sports, fitness, and outdoor activities while exploring New York City’s cultural and educational offerings. Registration is conducted through a lottery in early March. Learn more and apply at nycgovparks.org/summercamp/applying.
 

Fresh Air Fund Summer Camps

Fresh Air Fund offers outdoor summer activities for kids to provide them with new experiences, skills, and ways to see things from different points of view. Learn about their programs at freshair.org. Apply by creating an account. If you have trouble registering, email apply@freshair.org or call 800-367-0003.
 

YMCA Camps

The YMCA offers day camps in all five boroughs for children aged 8–12. Learn more at ymcanyc.org/programs/camp.

 

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

NYC teens between 14 and 21 receive career exploration and paid work experience each summer through the nation’s biggest youth employment program, the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Participants can earn money through their participation. Call 1-800-246-4646 for questions and learn how to apply at nyc.gov/syep. Applications usually close in March. Apply early!
 
Updated on February 21, 2024
 


Internships

 

An internship is short-term work that allows a student to obtain firsthand experience in a specific field. One of the most significant advantages of working an internship is that you will earn skills and experience that you can apply to future employment and classes. There are many opportunities in NYC.

 

GENERAL
Futures and Options

Futures and Options provides paid, mentored internships and career readiness workshops to high school juniors and seniors. Apply by visiting futuresandoptions.org/our-programs/our-programs-internships.
 

ARTS
The Apollo Theater Academy High School Internship

The Apollo Theater Academy High School Internship Program offers paid professional development opportunities for high school students pursuing administrative, programming, and production jobs in the arts and entertainment industries. The annual deadline is in January. Visit apollotheater.org/education/apollo-theater-academy/internships to learn more.
 

The Met Summer Internships

The Met offers undergraduate and graduate students paid internships that would help them gain professional experience and explore museum careers in the arts. The annual deadline is in January. Learn how to apply at metmuseum.org/about-the-met/internships/undergraduate-and-graduate-students/summer.
 

HUMANITIES
Tech Scholars by New-York Historical Society

Tech Scholars engage 9–12 grade girls in coding through passion projects in the humanities. The program creates digital media projects that aim to have a social impact. Visit nyhistory.org/education/tech-scholars to apply. Annual deadlines are usually in early May. Call (212) 873-3400 for more information.
 

New York District Attorney’s High School Internship Program

The New York District Attorney Internship Program is a robust internship that offers students hands-on experience with the criminal justice system. Application deadlines are usually in March. For questions, inquire at highschoolinternship@dany.nyc.gov or by calling (347-417-2001). Visit manhattanda.org/careers/internship-opportunities/high-school-internship to learn more.
 

SCIENCE
The Human Oncology & Pathogenesis Program (HOPP)

The Human Oncology & Pathogenesis Program (HOPP) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center provides high school students with hands-on experience in laboratory techniques. Visit mskcc.org/education-training/high-school-college/hopp-summer-student and start an application. Yearly applications start in November. For any questions, please reach out to the HOPP Summer Student Program at HOPPSummerProgram@mskcc.org or (646) 888-2013.
 

NASA

The NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) offers paid internships for high school and college students to improve science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration. Learn more at nasa.gov/learning-resources/internship-programs.
 

Center for Excellence High School Summer Programs at Mount Sinai

Mt. Sinai is offering free virtual summer courses and in-person internships. For additional information, please visit icahn.mssm.edu/about/diversity/ceye/programs/summer or send an email to ceye@mssm.edu. For frequently asked questions (FAQs), please see page 5 of this document. The deadline for applications is in March.
 

Mount Sinai Computer Science Program

The Ma’ayan Laboratory’s Summer Research Training Program in Biomedical Big Data Science is a ten-week research intense program for undergraduate and master’s students interested in cutting-edge biomedical data-intensive research projects. For more information, visit labs.icahn.mssm.edu/maayanlab/summer-research-program. The application deadline is in February.
 
Updated in February 22, 2024
 



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