So whether you’re looking to level up digital literacy skills, build out an art portfolio, connect with and learn from industry professionals in design and gaming, or just meet new people, check out the list below. Many of these opportunities are free and in most cases you can apply or register online.
Click the links to find out more including dates and registration details:
10 Under 20: Innovators to Watch Award – This award honors high school and college students at the forefront of hardware and software innovation. Submit your amazing STEAM (science, technology, engineering arts, and math) project! Deadline is June 5.
The Academy at Urban Arts Partnership – Digital Media & Performing Arts Programs - An advanced art and leadership program for high school students. Deadline is June 1.
ArtsConnection – Teen Reviewers and Critics (TRaC) Program – FREE opportunity for high school students to review the best theater, dance and music in NYC. Deadline is June 7.
ArtsConnection – Pizza and Movie Night - Delicious pizza, ice cold soda, endless discussion and FREE tickets to the best arts events in NYC
Bronx Museum of the Arts – Teen Publishers - Gain skills in interactive design through art, photography, videos and interactive media while investigating an issue that affects the Bronx community. FREE.
The Bronx Museum of the Arts – The People Make the Park 2015: Teen Summer Program - Work with fellow teens, artists, storytellers, and guests to explore a Bronx park! Deadline is June 7.
Brooklyn Museum – Gallery/Studio Program - studio art courses for children, teens, and adults. Deadline is June 22.
Brooklyn Public Library – Today’s Teens, Tomorrow’s Techies (T4) –
Brooklyn Public Library – BCAPteen Media Leadership Project - 6-week program for teens based in new media, communications, and youth leadership.
Brooklyn Public Library – DIY: Makerspace Wednesdays Tech Edition and Teen Tech Time - Gaming, blogging and more fun tech activities.
Carnegie Hall – Count Me In – Let Carnegie Hall help you get into the performing arts high school of your dreams!
Carnegie Hall – Musical Exchange - A global online community for young musicians.
Computer Science and Technology for Urban Youth – 2015 SHIP – Engage in an active CS community and expand your CS skill set.
Connected Camps – Summer of Minecraft – 4-week online Minecraft camp…need we say more? Recommended for ages 9-13. Camp begins July 6th.
Girls Write Now – College Bound Summer Workshops – Get one step closer to the job and school of your dreams! Deadline is June 15.
Global Action Project – End of Year Screening – Featuring youth-produced films from LGBTQ youth in SupaFriends and immigrant youth in Youth Breaking Borders. Reserve your FREE ticket today!
Maysles Documentary Center – Film in Action: World Cinema Film Club - An interactive film club for children to begin thinking critically about what they watch.
Maysles Documentary Center – Junior Filmmakers Summer Film Intensive at Maysles Documentary - Fun and engaging opportunities to learn about documentary films and work in teams to make a short documentary.
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) – In the Making – Free Hands-On Art Classes for NYC Teens! Deadline is June 1.
MOUSE – Maker Night - FREE, open Maker Nights for high schoolers! MOUSE provides the materials; you provide the inspiration and elbow grease. Advance registration required.
Museum of the Moving Image – Intergenerational STEM Video Game Design Workshop - Calling all grandparent-grandchild pairs interested in playing and creating digital games together!
New York Times Learning Network – Summer Reading Contest at - Weekly contest; teens can choose any NYTimes piece they like.
NYC SALT – Residency Photography Program - Intensive studio program that exposes student to the highest levels of the photography industry. Apply here; deadline is June 15.
NYC Web Development Fellowship – Launch your career in web development! For New Yorkers 18+ without a college degree; includes a stipend and help with job placement.
Reel Works - The Summer Lab - A free, 4-week writing and filmmaking intensive workshop for teens aged 14-20. Deadline is June 5.
STARS Citywide Girls – 1st Annual Girls Leadership Summit (June 4th) - activities and workshops on leadership, identity, empowerment and career exploration for middle and high-school students. Register here.
Tech Kids Unlimited – Summer Workshops - Teaching technology to kids who learn differently.
Urban Word NYC – Summer Institute on Social Justice & Applied Poetics - designed for young leaders, activists, poets, writers, emcees and scholars to engage the intersection between art, academics and activism.
NYC Parks and Recreation – RECyouth Summer Institute - Spend the summer creating fun video, audio, photography, graphic design, and game design projects. Deadline is June 26.
More details on summer programs:
Today’s Teens, Tomorrow’s Techies (T4)
- Located at All Brooklyn Public Library Branches
- Program runs July 8 – July 31st, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 2-4:30pm *with additional evening events at least once a week. Times are subject to change depending on event schedules.
- Intended for High School students (entering 10th – graduating 12th grades)
- Apply here. Deadline is June 15.
- Categories: Arts
Teen Reviewers and Critics (TRaC) Program
This summer, ArtsConnection is offering another edition of their special 4-week intensive Summer TRaC: MAP FREE CITY.Recognized in 2011 & 2012 as a National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award Finalist, the Teen Reviewers and Critics (TRaC) Program is a FREE out-of-school opportunity for teens to explore the arts in NYC. Participants spend each term attending cutting-edge theater, dance and music performances; visiting artist studios, galleries, and museums; mastering NYC’s subway system; learning the art of discussion and critical writing; AND so much more!
This summer, we’re proud to present a Summer TRaC that focuses on free art in NYC during the warmer months. This year’s Summer TRaC is a special 4-week intensive where a group of 15 students will explore the arts world of NYC within the scope of free arts and cultural events in different neighborhoods all over the 5 boroughs. There will also be the added bonus of meeting artists and performers from all over the 5 boroughs! Participants will attend events and performances in the visual and performing arts; meet professional artists, performers, and writers; navigate NYC; critically respond to art; and publish content on our online publication, the Journal of Arts and Reviews (The JAR) at teens.artsconnection.org. Space is limited therefore, we will not be able to accommodate all applicants in the program. More information here.
Pizza and Movie Night at ArtsConnection
- Located at Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 550 Madison Ave (Lobby/Atrium), New York, NY 10022
- First Friday of the month at 5pm
- Intended for High School students only
- Categories: Film
Every month, teenagers gather at the Sony Wonder Technology Lab, from 5:00 – 8:00, to watch movies, talk movies, and eat pizza. All for free. Anyone currently in HIGH SCHOOL is welcome to join us. You just need to RSVP on Facebook or by emailing info@high5tix.org.
Gallery/Studio Program at Brooklyn Museum
- Located at 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238
- Full summer weekend term (July 11–August 29): Every Saturday for eight weeks
- July term (July 8–July 31): Every Wednesday and Friday for four weeks
- August term (August 5–28): Every Wednesday and Friday for four weeks
- Classes are two hours long.
- Intended for ages 6 – 17
- Categories: Studio Art
Find out more or register online. Deadline to register is June 22.
BCAPteen Media Leadership Project at Brooklyn Public Library
- Located: 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
- Program runs from June 30 – August 8
- Intended for ages 13 – 17
- Applications were due April 1st but there are still a few open spots!
- Categories: Digital Media, Film, Leadership
Meet creative and motivated teens from across Brooklyn and beyond, go behind the scenes and meet professionals from different career paths at our 6 partners.
Use your new skills and interests to create a final project that will give back to your community. Stipend available for ages 14+.
Application deadline has passed but there are still a few spots open! Visit the Brooklyn Public Library website for more information about this and future opportunities.
DIY: Makerspace Wednesdays Tech Edition at Brooklyn Public Library
- Located at Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
- Wednesdays, May 27th-June 24th 4:00pm-5:00pm
- Intended for students in 6th grade and up
- Categories: STEM, Design, DIY/Making, Games/Game Design
Musical Exchange at Carnegie Hall
- Located at 881 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019
- Intended for ages 13 – 25
- Categories: Film, Digital Media, Music
College Bound Summer Workshops at Girls Write Now
- Sessions:
- College Essay Writing Workshop: July 8 OR July 15, 10:30am – 3pm at Girls Write Now, 247 W 37th St New York, NY 10018
- One-to-One College Essay Editing: July 22, 10-4pm at Girls Write Now 247 W 37th St New York, NY 10018
- High school girls in grades 10-12
- Deadline is June 15.
- Categories: Writing
Film in Action: World Cinema Film Club
- Session Theme: Exploring Childhood runs August 24 – 28, Monday – Friday from 9:00AM – 3:30PM
- Located at 343 Lenox Avenue/Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY, 10027
- Intended for ages 5 – 9
- Cost: $400 for Summer Camp Session 1, $400 for Session 2 (10% discount for Maysles Cinema Family Members)
- Sliding scale, but must submit a SLIDING SCALE FORM along with your APPLICATION to education@maysles.org.
- Deadline to Apply: Rolling until all spaces filled
- Categories: Film, Digital Media
How are children’s experiences different around the world? How are they the same? This summer, we’ll explore the favorite ways kids play and what they dream through films made by and for children from different parts of the world. In the afternoons, inspired campers will have the opportunity to shoot micro-films in the park and around the neighborhood.
Each day will include a snack and outdoor time at a local playground or field trip in the city. Campers should bring their own lunches and swimsuits for sprinklers. Learn more here.
Junior Filmmakers Summer Film Intensive at Maysles Documentary Center
- Located at 343 Lenox Avenue/Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY, 10027
- Program runs August 17 – 21, Mondays – Fridays from 9AM – 3PM
- Intended for ages 10 – 13
- Cost: $750 (10% discount for Maysles Cinema Family Members)
- Sliding scale, but must submit a SLIDING SCALE FORM FORM along with your APPLICATION to education@maysles.org. Payment plans available.
- Deadline: Rolling until all spaces filled
- Categories: Film, Digital Media
In the Making at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- Located at 4 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
- Multiple programs running July 7 – Aug 13
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 10am – 1 pm OR 2pm – 5pm
- Intended for High School Students aged 13-19
- Categories: Arts, DIY/Making, Games/Game Design
Apply online at teens.moma.org. Applications and letters of recommendation are due June 1.
Summer Reading Contest at New York Times Learning Network
- Located anywhere
- Program runs June 12th – August 14th
- Intended for ages 13 – 19
- Categories: Writing
Credit: Ruth Fremson/The New York Times
The Summer Lab at Reel Works
- Located at 540 President St #2f, Brooklyn, NY 11215
- Program runs from July 8th – August 1st on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am – 4pm
- Intended for ages 14 – 20
- Application Deadline: Friday, June 5th, 2015; Interviews: Saturday, June 13th, 2015
- Categories: Film, Digital Media
During the course of four intense, exciting weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore the worlds of poetry/spoken word, video production and editing. Combining these elements, the final product will be unique to your own voice and vision – this is your chance to experiment and think outside the box!
Find out more on the Reel Works website. Application deadline is June 5th! Apply here.
Summer Workshops at Tech Kids Unlimited
- Located at 2 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Located at Pace University at 163 Williams St, New York 10038
- Located at The JCC Manhattan at 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York 10023
- Weeklong Workshops running from the second week of July through the second week of August
- Inteded for kids with special needs Ages 8-18
- Categories: Film, Digital Media, STEM, DIY/Making
Cost: $495 per week. There are a limited number of financial scholarships. For more information about the programs visit Tech Kids Unlimited’s website. To register, please email: beth@techkidsunlimited.org
Digital Media & Performing Arts Programs at The Academy at Urban Arts Partnership
- Located at 21 Howard St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10013
- Mondays through Thursdays during July and August
- Intended for high school students
- Deadline is June 1.
- Categories: Arts, Leadership, Coding, Games/Game Design, Design
2015 Summer Institute on Social Justice & Applied Poetics at Urban Word NYC
- Located at 242 W. 27th Street, between 7th and 8th Ave
- Programs run July 13th – August 20th 2015 from 3 – 5pm
- Intended for ages 13 – 19
- Categories: Writing, Spoken Word
This Summer we are exploring the world and culture of Hip Hop. Urban Word will be featuring GET INSIDE THE SOUNDS, our hip-hop academy. The traditional workshops will look at hip hop artists, hip hop poetry and Hip Hop performance exclusively! Get down with us!!!
More details and registration can be found on their website.
The People Make the Park 2015: Teen Summer Program at The Bronx Museum of the Arts
- Located at 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456
- Program runs from July 6 – 24, 2015 on Monday – Thursday from 1 – 5pm
- Intended for 10th and 11th graders
- Receive a stipend for travel/food/your hard work!
- Categories: Film, Digital Media
Learn more on the BMA website and apply here. Deadline is June 7.
RECyouth Summer Institute with NYC Parks and Recreation
Runs in all five boroughs at eight different Computer Resource Centers- Locations: St. Mary’s Rec (Bronx), McCarren Rec (Williamsburg), St. John’s Rec (Brooklyn), Sunset Park Rec (Brooklyn), Brownsville Rec (Brooklyn), Al Oerter Rec (Queens), Hamilton Fish Rec (Manhattan), Hansborough Rec (Manhattan), Chelsea (Manhattan), Jackie Robinson Rec (Manhattan).
- Summer programs run for 15 to 20 hours per week, from July 6th to August 14th.
- Enrollment closes June 26th 2015.
- Intended for ages 14 -17
- Categories: Film, Digital Media
Deadline to register is June 26th. Please email recyouth@parks.nyc.gov or call (212) 255-3066 for a current RECYouth class schedule and register here.
10 Under 20: Innovators to Watch Award
- Winners will be notified by mid-June and will be invited to attend a reception at CE Week NY on June 24th at the Metropolitan Pavilion where they will be presented with their awards.
- Open to high school and college students ages 13-19 developing products that demonstrate exceptional creativity, user design, scalability, civic mindedness and exemplify an application of STEAM (science, technology, engineering arts, and math) and related fields.
- Learn more about the award here and apply here.
- Deadline is June 5.
2015 SHIP at CSTUY
- Located at St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn
- July 2015, M-F from 9am – 3pm
- Intended for Rising ninth through twelfth graders with or without programming experience.
- $1200 for the four week program which includes all activities, program T-shirt, and lunch. Financial assistance is available.
- Fill out an application at applications.cstuy.org.
- Categories: Programming
More details and registration can be found on their website.
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