Opportunities

The Bronx Museum Teen Summer 2026 Application Deadline

From May 22 – July 5, The Bronx Museum will be accepting applications for its 2026 Teen Summer program via this online portal!

Led by Bronx Museum Educators, Teen Summer is a four-week arts-intensive program that pays participants to explore and contribute to New York City’s creative culture. In this particular iteration of Teen Summer, participants will curate an exhibition drawn directly from the Museum’s permanent collection. Throughout the program, participants will learn about the curatorial process while considering how museum spaces can amplify the voices of the communities they serve.

Teen Summer meets 1:00 – 5:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from late July to mid-August 2026. Most sessions occur on-site at The Bronx Museum.

APPLY HERE!

Deadline

Sunday, July 5, 2026 • 11:59 PM ET

For NYC High School Students Ages 14–19

Discovery Guide Program

Applications for the next recruitment cycle will open in late December for Spring 2027

The Discovery Guide program is an educational volunteer opportunity for youth ages 14-22 at all 5 Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Zoos & Aquarium: Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and the New York Aquarium. Typically we offer a spring and summer session. Check below for additional details.

As a Discovery Guide, you will engage zoo visitors in fun, educational activities throughout the park; assist with education programs; and support wildlife and the environment through WCS campaigns. There are many exciting opportunities for you to take advantage of, and opportunities to grow within the program throughout the seasons.

APPLY HERE!