Eligibility :  high schoolers aged 15-17 based in Guadalajara, Toronto, New York New Jersey, or Los Angeles

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CS4CS is an introduction to the fundamentals of cybersecurity and computer science for high school students with any or no background experience in cybersecurity or computer programming. Throughout the program, students will learn from lessons focused on a spectrum of topics such as “white-hat” hacking, cryptography, steganography, digital forensics, privacy, data usage, and other issues relevant to the fast-growing cyber industry.

4 WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM MONDAY–FRIDAY, 10 AM-4 PM

Located at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY

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Eligibility :  It is open to students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.

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Collaborate with other teens to create a season of The New York Historical's teen podcast: Through Fresh Eyes. Hone your skills in script writing, recording, and editing as you research art and history. Have an opportunity to interview an artist or an expert on your topic and create your own podcast episode! 

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Eligibility Must be a junior or senior during school year 2025-2026

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TECH360 is an intensive bootcamp that meets Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. While most sessions are virtual, there are 2 required in-person sessions. Please note that you will only participate in 1 cycle and will select your preference in the TECH360 application.

Cycle 1: June 30 - July 17

Cycle 2: July 28 - August 14

DEMO DAY: August 21st

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In-person sessions held on June 30th & July 17th (Cycle 1)

and July 28th & August 14th (Cycle 2) in Midtown NYC.

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Eligibility New York City youth who are ages 15-20 in summer 2025

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Join a group of 10-12 young people who will explore making change in Youth Communication’s 46th annual summer writing workshop. You will participate in writing lessons, discussions, field trips, and group activities. You will write memoir-style and reported stories about making change.

The workshop will be held in person at our midtown office on West 38th Street, and runs July 7 through August 14, 2025. The workshop meets Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the six weeks, and in-person attendance is required. 

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Eligibility A current high school sophomore, junior, or senior; Interested in exploring technology and applying to college and/or STEM-focused programs, internships, or jobs.

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The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship is a 12-month program that starts with paid, virtual summer tech-intensive training followed by monthly career & college access workshops and coaching, and tech workshops that build on summer content. Fellows receive support securing internships, acceptances to work-based learning programs, and admission to college STEM programs. The Fellowship is free, and participants receive a stipend during summer instruction. 

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Eligibility Youth ages 12–18,

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Each year, 100 youth from 6th through 12th grade participate in the Schomburg Center's Junior Scholars program. This tuition-free Saturday program (10 AM to 3 PM) during the academic year promotes historical literacy through college-style lectures and presentations, group discussions and activities, and project-based learning. Students generate individual research, original writing, art portfolios, and collaborative multimedia arts projects from their intensive study of the Center’s archives and resources.

Through this program, the Schomburg's Junior Scholars increase their historical literacy, expand their knowledge of who they are as intellectual, social, cultural and artistic beings, embrace their legacy as African-American citizens, and learn about the cultures of their prolific and trailblazing ancestors.

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