Enrichment Opportunities
Spring/Summer 2012 Enrichment Programs
Below are some exciting opportunities for students of all ages. Please see or contact Ms. Mara at 718-260-2300 x 4 or maral@uainstitute.org if you have any questions.
Summer Programs
New York City Department of Education: Summer Arts Institute
- 4-week arts program for students in grades 8-12
- FREE!!
- Students must AUDITION to be accepted! Application deadline is Friday, February 17
- Program runs from July 9-August 3
- Click on the underlined link above for more information about the auditions and the application
Reel Works: Summer Lab
- 4-week writing and film making intensive workshop for students ages 13-19
- FREE!!!
- Classes meet 11:00-4:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from July 11-August 5
- Click on the underlined link above to apply or for more information
Hudson River Community Sailing: City Sail Summer Program
- Week-long sessions for students in grades 6-12
- Students learn how to sail a 24-foot boat!
- Financial aid available
- Click on the underlined link above for more information or to apply
- 6-week summer leadership program for high school girls
- FREE!! Plus a $40 weekly stipend for lunch and an unlimited Metorcard!
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis but don’t delay! The seats fill up fast!
- Program runs from July 2-August 10, Monday-Friday from 10:00am-4:30pm
- Click on the underlined link above or see Ms. Mara in room 145 for more information or to apply
Triskeles- UA Sustainable Directions Summer Internship Program
- 4 ½ week PAID internship program for 9th-11th grade students
- Great opportunity to gain work experience with sustainability-focused companies and organizations
- Applications are due to Ms. Mara by March 30!
- Click HERE to download the application – make sure to read the all the information carefully – incomplete applications will NOT be considered!
Middle School
Play Chess!
- For youth between 9-12 years old
- FREE weekly sessions from 4:00-6:00, October to June
- To register, contact Ms. Mara at maral@uainstitute.org or 718-260-2300 x 4
High School
Reel Works: The Lab
- 6-month film making workshop that matches students with professional film maker mentors
- FREE!!
- Spring application deadline is Monday, February 6!!
- Click on the underlined link above for more information and to apply!
Urban Word After School Writing Workshops
- Award winning programs that explore the written and spoken word
- FREE!!
- Workshops are held at the Brooklyn and Manhattan sites – click on the link above for more info
- Sign up ASAP!! Some workshops have already started!!
- To register email SIGNUP@URBANWORDNYC.ORG OR CALL 212-352-349
READ Alliance Paid and Volunteer Tutoring Positions
- To be eligible for paid positions you MUST:
- Be 14-17 years old
- Have working papers
- Volunteer for 3 sessions (4.5 hours)
- To apply click HERE and be sure to:
- Leave accurate contact information
- Check messages and emails
- If contacted, respond ASAP!!
BAM After School Art Programs
- A variety of FREE art programs including writing, dancing, and visual art
- Application deadlines vary depending on the course
- To apply or for more information, visit the website by clicking HERE