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All Schools
Family Program | 'The Book of Morgan'
Event: Saturday, September 20, 1:00 – 4:00pm
Contact: Talia BarNoy, Family Programs | familyprograms@themorgan.org
Drop in for a Family Program consisting of artmaking, stories, gallery activities, and performances at the Morgan. Join us for an afternoon of pop-up books! Explore the Historic Library, hear from a pop-up book artist, and then create your own object inspired by the Morgan.
Pay-What-You-Can Fall Creative Writing Workshops at Uptown Stories
Registration Deadline: Registration open up to each workshop start date
Events: September - December
Contact: Dorkys Ramos | dorkys@uptownstories.org | (929) 277-8679
Come write the world with US! world with US! No matter which class you choose, you’ll become a better writer and communicator, and you’ll hold your head a little higher knowing you’re a published author. This is your space, where your voice will be heard, and you’ll be surrounded by supportive teachers and peers. If you haven’t experienced an Uptown Stories workshop yet, this is the perfect time to give it a try. This fall, workshops include Spoken Word, Poetry Outside, The Elements of Fiction, Snobby Poetry, and Historical Fiction! Workshops are Pay-What-You-Can for every family – no exceptions, no proof of income needed. Don’t wait, classes fill up fast! Uptown Stories is located at 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY 10040. Register today at: https://www.uptownstories.org/workshops.
American Museum of Natural History Discoverer Membership
Event/Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: membership@members.amnh.org | 212-769-5606
Beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in New York State are now eligible to receive a complimentary membership to the American Museum of Natural History. Called the Discoverer Membership, benefits include free general Museum admission plus one free ticketed exhibition—including the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, the Invisible Worlds immersive experience, and the Hayden Planetarium Space Show, among others—on every visit for each New York SNAP EBT cardholder and up to four of their guests. Explore Discoverer Membership details for SNAP recipients. And remember, the American Museum of Natural History offers pay-what-you-wish General Admission to all New York State residents (with ID). Plan your visit today!
Elementary School
Family First Saturdays | Storytime at the Morgan
Event(s): First Saturday of the month, October - December, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Contact: Talia BarNoy, Family Programs | familyprograms@themorgan.org
Leap off the page with our hour-long family program geared towards younger visitors on the first Saturday of the month. Explore the Morgan with a picture book storytime and a related tour or art activity. The October event theme is fall colors, the November event theme is medieval stories, and the December event theme is winter wonderland.
Family Program | Songs and Stories
Event: Sunday, November 9, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Contact: Talia BarNoy, Family Programs | familyprograms@themorgan.org
Drop in for Songs and Stories: artmaking, stories, gallery activities, and performances at the Morgan! Join us for an afternoon of medieval music and art. Explore manuscripts throughout the historic library and in the exhibition Sing a New Song: The Psalms in Medieval Art and Life.
Elementary and Middle School
Schools are Invited to Enroll in the New York City Spelling Bee Competition
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Event: August 2025 through March 2026
Contact: NYCBee@schools.nyc.gov
Have you heard all the Buzz? It’s time to enroll your school in the 2025–26 New York City Spelling Bee! ALL schools—public, charter, private, parochial, and homeschool—are invited to enroll by Friday, October 31, for a chance to have your student be this year’s champion. The enrollment fee is $199, and Scripps does NOT accept purchase orders; pay by credit card or check. Enrollments submitted after the October 31 deadline will NOT be accepted. Please note the extended deadline on the Scripps website does NOT apply to New York City schools. During enrollment, schools will be asked to identify a spelling bee coordinator. In addition to other tasks that will be communicated after enrollment, spelling bee coordinators will receive access to www.spellingbee.com which will provide schools with resources for their spelling bee program. Only students in grades 4–8 are eligible to participate in the New York City Spelling Bee, and ALL schools must complete their school's spelling bee by Wednesday, November 26. For more information, visit www.spellingbee.com. Stay up to date by following us on Instagram @thenycbee.
Middle and High School
Global Youth Excellence and Leadership Program
Deadline: Applications due one month before each Term begins
Event: Fall Term, Spring Term, Summer Term
Contact: Mr. Robert L. Sventora | rob@un.gyel.org
The Global Youth Excellence & Leadership Program (GYEL) is one of the only programs within the United Nations system designed to support students with unique strengths, whether inside or outside the classroom, who aspire to attend top universities and build impactful careers that contribute to a greater global future. In essence, GYEL transcends the narrow confines of any single major. By uniting high-caliber instruction with genuine global engagement, we equip students across the spectrum—tech-savvy coders, aspiring CEOs, future physicians, and policy-minded humanitarians—to step beyond their comfort zones. The result is a standout profile that speaks volumes about their readiness to excel not only in university halls but also on the ever-evolving global stage. All classes are virtual, for student convenience, and our generous Needs-Based Assistance program ensures the program is affordable for all. Learn more and apply today on our website: https://gyel.org/
Stop by FREE Teen Tuesdays at the Guggenheim Museum this Fall!
Deadline: RSVP for any session
Event: Select Tuesdays, September - December, 4:00 - 5:30pm
Contact: teenprograms@guggenheim.org
Drop in for FREE Teen Tuesdays at the Guggenheim Museum, a monthly hangout where teens come together through art, culture, and community! During our fall Teen Tuesday series (September 16, October 21, November 4, and December 2), you can connect with other teen artists, catch live performances, and level up your creative skills. Free museum admission, MetroCards, snacks, and art materials will be provided. Drop in or RSVP to save your spot for one or more sessions. This program is part of the Guggenheim’s FREE Teen Circle Membership.
High School
Apply to the NYCPS Office of Energy & Sustainability Youth Leadership Council
Deadline: September 15
Event: October 2025 through June 2026
Contact: Kailyn Fox | kfox8@schools.nyc.gov
Join the movement for climate action – apply for the NYCPS Office of Energy & Sustainability’s Youth Leadership Council! Student members will gain skills to lead climate action in their schools and communities. They’ll build an inclusive network of students across the city, earn community service hours, take sustainability field trips, and plan events including the 2026 Youth Climate Summit. The Youth Leadership Council meets monthly after school from October through June. Students will gain valuable leadership experience while making a difference in our city and schools! Learn more and apply on the Youth Leadership Council application page.
Apply Now for the FREE City Center Artivsm Lab
Deadline: September 15
Event: Ongoing
Contact: Jordan Powell | jpowell@nycitycenter.org | 770-861-1725
Students 16-24 years old are invited to apply to New York City Center’s Artivism Lab. This program celebrates the impact of arts in activism and engages young peoples’ personal agency and creativity as a tool for change. Over the course of eight weeks, participants will find inspiration in the works of both historic and current "artivists" from many disciplines, expand their artistry through individual and collective artmaking, and have dedicated lab time to create under the guidance of seasoned artists. The culmination of their journey will be a presentation of work, a unique opportunity to share their voice and vision with a broader audience. Learn more and apply on the New York City Center website.
Cooper Hewitt Design Hive Internship 2025
Deadline: Tuesday, September 16
Event: Weekly Tuesdays, December 2025 to May 2026, 4:30–6:30pm
Contact: Nadya Kim | kimtn@si.edu
The Design Hive is a paid, youth-led initiative at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. High school juniors and seniors dive deep into design objects and processes to develop their own collaborative projects. Along the way, they will learn how designers move from an initial idea to final design! This year, Design Hive will focus on the connection between design and sound. We are looking for aspiring designers who are excited to explore how design shapes the way we experience music, from eye-catching concert posters to the look and feel of speakers, headphones, and music spaces. You don’t need to be a musician to apply–just creative and curious! Students selected for Design Hive will receive a stipend of $2,000 for their participation, paid in two $1,000 payments during the program. Interested in applying? Register here to attend the virtual info session on Tuesday, Sept 16 at 5:00 pm EST!
DOB Next Gen Program
Deadline: September 22, 2025 at 11:59pm
Event: Wednesdays from October to December 2025 from 4:15-6:15pm
Contact: youthengagement@buildings.nyc.gov
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Next Gen program (formerly known as the Youth Leadership Councils) is now accepting applications for Fall 2025. This free, in-person program introduces NYC high school students to fields such as architecture, engineering, construction, sustainability, inspections, and public policy. The program meets on Wednesdays from October to December 2025 from 4:15-6:15pm in the NYC Department of Buildings’ Headquarters at 280 Broadway, NY, NY 10007. Over the course of the program, students will learn directly from DOB professionals, collaborate on research and design projects, and create a building model or rendering to showcase their ideas. The program concludes with a final presentation and all participants who complete the program will receive a certificate of achievement as members of the Fall 2025 cohort. Apply using the following link: DOB Next Gen DOB Next Gen Application.
BookMatch Teen Internship Program
Deadline: September 22
Contact: Lisa Goldstein | lgoldstein@bklynlibrary.org | 718-230-2434
Apply for Brooklyn Public Library's BookMatch Teen internship! Participating teens attend regular meetings at Central Library to receive training in readers’ advisory and learn about related careers in librarianship, publishing, and writing. They use their training to offer a peer book recommendation service, creating personalized booklists for fellow teens via email and live at events. Participants receive a stipend and resume-boosting experience. Teens in grades 9-12 from any borough in NYC may apply online at https://www.bklynlibrary.org/support/volunteer/bklyn-bookmatch-teen.
Freedom to Read Teen Ambassadors Program
Deadline: September 22
Contact: Emma Eriksson | eeriksson@bklynlibrary.org | 718-230-2463
The Freedom to Read Teen Ambassador program offers teens a space to advocate for intellectual freedom, fight censorship and book bans, and much more. Freedom to Read Teen Ambassadors meet in person every Tuesday from 5:00 - 6:30pm at the Central Library. They also attend once a month virtual Intellectual Freedom Teen Meetups. Teens in grades 9-12 from any borough in NYC may apply online at https://www.bklynlibrary.org/support/volunteer/freedom-read-teen.
FREE Game Design After School from Urban Arts
Deadline: Sign up for an info session by September 22, 2025
Event: Ongoing
Contact: Charles Theonia | charles@urbanarts.org
Make your own video game and get ready for college! At Game Academy's free after-school program, offered by nonprofit Urban Arts, students learn coding, digital art, animation, music & storytelling through game development, and they become eligible to receive college access support. Our 2D Game Development classes meet from mid-October through June in-person at our learning lab near Union Square or virtually on Discord. 9th, 10th and 11th graders are eligible to apply, and our application process is simple and easy: Join a brief online info session, then fill out our early application with a parent/guardian.
Attend the Green Career and Club Fair
Deadline: Monday, September 26, 2025
Event: October 1, 2025 3:00 - 7:00pm
Contact: Kailyn Fox | kfox8@schools.nyc.gov
High school students and their friends and families are invited to learn about green careers and student opportunities! Join the Office of Energy & Sustainability at Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce and meet with environmental and sustainability organizations. Attendees can explore opportunities including clubs and internships to shape a greener, brighter future for New York City. Register at https://bit.ly/NYCPSGreenFair.
Apply for the Real Voices Essay Coaching Award
Deadline: September 30
Event: October 2025 (coaching sessions)
Contact: Ben Urwand | ben@realcollegeessays.com | (310) 861-7562
High school seniors can apply for the Real Voices Essay Coaching Award to receive five hours of free, one-on-one college essay coaching via Zoom with a published author and UC Berkeley–trained educator (a $1,500 value). Coaching covers choosing topics, organizing ideas, and making your writing sound like your best self. This opportunity is open to seniors anywhere in the U.S., with sessions held in October 2025 in advance of November deadlines. No cost to apply. Learn more and apply at https://realcollegeessays.com/scholarship.
Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp Program
Deadline: September 30
Event: Saturdays November 1, 8, 15
Contact: kassandra.ayala@markcubanai.org
The Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp is a free, twenty-hour introduction to Artificial Intelligence for high school students. Activities include: AI and emerging technology instruction, creation of a capstone project, mentorship from professionals in your community, applied ethics to various scenarios, and exploring entrepreneurship/career options. Materials are designed for hands-on learning with technologies you’ll actually use. A technical track is offered, but no previous computer science is necessary for success. Students who complete the program continue to receive mentorship and AI learning opportunities until graduation. Apply to Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp Program.
FREE Teen Fest at the Guggenheim Museum
Deadline: Friday, Oct 3, 2025 4:00 - 6:00pm
Event: Friday, Oct 3, 2025 4:00 - 6:00pm
Contact: teenprograms@guggenheim.org
Join the Guggenheim Museum for Teen Fest on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 4:00 - 6:00pm! This event is FREE, plus MetroCards and snacks (ice cream!) will be provided. Experience new exhibitions through teen-led art activations and performances, plus you can sign up for a FREE Teen Circle membership! Be sure to RSVP here to enter a giveaway to win art supplies, exhibition catalogues, gift cards, and other prizes. Come solo or bring your friends!
2025-2026 Brooklyn Public Library StoryTeen Internship
Deadline: October 4
Event: November 2025 through June 2026
Contact: Karen Keys, Young Adult Coordinator | storyteen@bklynlibrary.org | 718.230-2798
Applications are being accepted now for StoryTeen, an internship program where 10th, 11th and 12th graders learn about early literacy and early childhood through hands-on work experience, workshops and training. Participants will: complete 20-30 hours of training on child development, literacy, library, and career skills and 70-80 hours of hands-on work experience for a total of 100 hours; support children's librarians conducting storytime; assist with a variety of children’s programs, projects, and events; work on a creative project that connects to the library’s mission and early literacy; and receive a stipend, volunteer service hours and resume-building experience. For more information visit bklynlib.org/storyteen.
Librarians of Tomorrow Internship Program
Deadline: October 4
Event: November 2025 through June 2026
Contact: Rai-Vaughn Watson-Taylor | RWatson-Taylor@bklynlibrary.org | 718-230-2406 ext. 12698
The Librarians of Tomorrow internship connects teens with librarians across Brooklyn Public Library, where they will assist with a diverse array of library programs, events, and initiatives. Participants will also be required to attend training sessions that focus on essential skills related to libraries, college readiness, and career development. We seek committed and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to learn, work, and help others! Receive a stipend, volunteer service hours and resume-building experience! Teens in grades 10-12 from any borough in NYC may apply online at bklynlibrary.org/lot now.
Teen Takeovers Branch Council
Deadline: October 4
Event: October 2025 through June 2026
Contact: Yosenex Orengo | yorengo@bklynlibrary.org | 718-230-2237
Teen Takeovers Branch Council is an internship program where high school students plan, organize, promote, and host after-hours public programs for other teens. Interns learn about event planning, creating a budget, and program promotion. Receive a stipend, volunteer service hours and resume-building experience. Meet teens from across NYC! Must be available to meet weekly October 2025 through June 2026. Applications are available at https://www.bklynlibrary.org/support/volunteer/branch-council.
Teen Collaborative at the Guggenheim Museum
Deadline: Apply by October 6, 2025
Event: Select Tuesdays November - May, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Contact: teenprograms@guggenheim.org
The Guggenheim Museum’s Teen Collaborative is a free program to amplify local teen voices at the museum and beyond! From November to May, the annual cohort will learn about museum operations across a variety of departments and from a variety of perspectives and help produce experiences for fellow teens! There are no prerequisites for this program and all teens are encouraged to apply! Upon successful completion of the program students will receive a stipend, plus snacks and MetroCards provided for all in-person meetings. Apply to The Teen Collaborative.
NYU Stern – EFL Young Ambassadors Program
Deadline: Rolling
Event: Ongoing (October 2025–May 2026)
Contact: Stella Miao, cjm739@nyu.edu | Matt Myers, mdm9816@stern.nyu.edu
Are you a high school student in NYC curious about startups, science, or business? The EFL Young EFL Young Ambassadors Program Program at the NYU Stern School of Business is a free opportunity to join real-world startup conferences, shadow NYU MBA mentors, and learn directly from founders, investors, and scientists. Students selected will attend at least one full EFL meeting day and one virtual prep session. Participants will receive an official letter confirming attendance, which can be used for school excuse purposes. This program is completely free of charge and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. Apply to EFL Young Ambassadors 2025-26.
Queering New York FREE Video Series Focused on Sites Connected to LGBTQ History
Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: info@nyclgbtsites.org
Check out Queering New York—a free video series with short, fun clips (all under 7 minutes) you can watch on your phone. Each video takes you to a real NYC site tied to people, events, and movements—from James Baldwin’s home to the Oscar Wilde Bookshop to the Gay Activists Alliance Firehouse. They connect right back to what you’re learning in humanities and social studies. Explore free classroom tools for teachers.