Summer Learning and Resources

NYC Math Team's Tips on Helping Your Child with Math The document provides suggestions for what to do and not do when working with children.
Ever Wonder What They’d Notice? Suggestions on how to talk with children about what they notice.

This video explains why it is important to figure out what children notice rather than simply answering their questions. The presenter offers examples of how she does this.

Advice for Parents from Professor Jo Boaler Talking Math with Your Kids. Suggestions for families about how to work with children on math.

Talking Math with Your Kids Math Blog The site includes a blog, which discusses various ideas about how to work with and talk to your children about mathematics,.

Math Games

PBS Kids math games and videos Fun interactive math games and stories. Includes videos/cartoons about math at various grade levels.

Math is Fun Website includes games, diagrams, and definitions to help with mathematics.

MathGames Useful math games for children to practice their math calculations

Games for Young Minds Math Games that develop conceptual understanding of mathematics

Math Manipulatives

Didax Digital Manipulatives Useful math games for children to practice their math calculations

Pearson Digital Manipulatives Pearson Math Tools Virtual Manipulatives to help children work on math. Tens Frames, counters, etc.
5 Simple Homemade Math Manipulatives Home made math manipulatives

This resource provides ideas for how to create math manipulatives from common materials. It is very helpful for parents who would like to create materials at home for their children can use to help them with their math work.

Educational Videos

Khan Academy Videos and online resources to support mathematics learning

These videos give directions for how to complete math problems. It is an excellent resource to assist with recalling mathematical procedures to solve problems.

Bagels arithmetic, money
Cereal better buy
Cookies and Cupcakes measurement conversions, proportional reasoning
Cupcakes proportional reasoning
Fingers, Eyes & Noses algebraic thinking, patterns, structure
Reading on the Subway rates and ratios
Riding the subway arithmetic, proportional reasoning
Runaway Hamsters arithmetic, fractions
Subway Advertisements problem solving, identifying relevant information and posing questions
Subway Shapes geometry, identifying shapes

Even More Summer Online Learning Resources!

D22 List Free Summer Activities/Camps Resources 2026

54 Best Free Things to do this summer in NYC ▷ 54 FREE Things to do in Summer in NYC in 2026 | Insider Tipps

100 Free Things to Do in New York in Summer https://www.nycinsiderguide.com/things-to-do-in-new-york-in-summer.html#:~:text=Free%20summer%20activities%20in%20NYC%20include%20concerts%2C%20movies%2C,FREE%20things%20to%20do%20in%20NYC%20this%20summer.

100 Free Things To Do in NYC this Summer with Kids https://mommypoppins.com/newyorkcitykids/100-free-things-to-do-this-summer-in-new-york-city

BCNY free for all boys and young men ages 10-17.

https://bcny.org/about/programs/

Camp COPE, (Formerly Camp Erin NYC) a FREE, weekend bereavement camp for youth 7 to 17, who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. The weekend combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. Led by bereavement professionals and trained, compassionate volunteers, campers are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and make friends with peers who are grieving. https://www.copefoundation.org/camp-cope/

Community Swim at Brooklyn College Community_Swim_BC_APR2026 (1).jpg

All are welcome, beginning to all experienced swimmers. For more information 917-605-5624 or community.wellness.nyc@gmail.com

Culture Pass, your free key to unlock no-cost access to 100+ museums, cultural institutions, and performances across the five boroughs! https://www.culturepass.nyc/home

By signing up with your library card, Culture Pass holders can enjoy free access to popular museums and programming. See who’s participating here!

Department of Youth and Community Development Search for free summer programs in your ara Discover DYCD

Free New York Aquarium Tickets Wednesdays | 3-6pm | Reserve tickets here; free tickets are made available at 3pm the Monday before. Take advantage of free admission hours at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Note that advance timed tickets are required; the Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00 pm for that Wednesday’s reservations. Do not come to the aquarium without a reserved ticket! There’s a maximum of 4 tickets per order.

Fresh Air Fund (sign up starts in January) https://freshair.org/ The Fresh Air Fund is a 2 week program running from June - late August. They provide a charter bus transportation to and from camp. Application for each program is available online.

Programs are available both online and in person. Please check the website for updates. Applications are now open; We accept ages ranging from 8-15 year's old. Information Sessions are available: https://freshair.org/info-sessions/

If you have any questions, please contact: Main Office: 1-800-367-0003 or Anthony Parker: 212-897-8967.

Free admission to museums. With the weather warming up, it's time to plan family outings. Bookmark this list of museums with free admission days and pay-what-you-want options.

Free Summer Activities for Kids

https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/free-summer-activities-for-kids

The Garden Kitchen Lab Run by the NYC Parks in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn, The Garden Kitchen Lab is a free after-school program for children ages 8-13. This 2 months program offers hands-on learning in gardens, kitchens, and media labs. Participants will enjoy gardening, cooking, science, and digital media. The curriculum also includes journaling and media projects. Garden Kitchen Labs operates during three seasons: Spring, Summer (July-August), and Fall. Registration begins 2 weeks before each session, with the summer session starting in mid-June. To register, please click this https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/media/garden-kitchen-lab . For more details, please contact, media.ed@parks.nyc.gov

Home Depot Free in Store Workshops for Kids First Saturday of every month https://www.homedepot.com/workshops/

InsideSchools (https://insideschools.org/resources/free-programs) offers a search tool to help families find free and low-cost summer and after-school programming. You can search by location, age group, schedule, or subject area.

North Shore Holiday House is a tuition-free, summer sleep-away camp in Long Island.

The camp is open to girls ages 7 - 11 They do not provide transportation but can help with train/car fares on a case-by-case basis. A parent or guardian must be present at drop off and pick up. Registration is now open. please visit the website at www.nshh.org

NYC Parks nyc.gov/parks

NYC Parks Summer Camp https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer-camp

NYC Parks Free Summer Activities for Kids Free Summer Activities for Kids : NYC Parks

NYC Tourism Things to Do Summer Guide https://www.nyctourism.com/things-to-do/summer-guide/

NYPD Youth Programs

NYPD offers a variety of youth-related initiatives that focus on the challenges facing young New Yorkers as they mature into young adults, and that strive to help foster a positivite outlook, education, and community-building https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/services/law-enforcement/youth-programs/youth-programs.page?fbclid=IwY2xjawJl7zpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvP4V1c8iAKRFQN_6VFB6KavFHl3XCO2SgjndNVBZ3frX1sC-7uqcUdvyqNN_aem_m9tIqV8EUXxGwtB8bD6Bpw

NYSA is a FREE summer program for students ages 4 - 22, offering academic and English classes in the morning, art classes, social-emotional learning and physical education in the afternoon, and field trips every Friday. To see a day in the life of an NYSA student, please see this video . To be eligible, students must have arrived in the United States during the past 2 years. https://www.rescue.org/ for additional information, please reach out to Patrick Curran, Senior Manager of Youth Programs, at Patrick.Curran@rescue.org

PGA Junior League Program 2026 at Marine Park Golf Course Free Learn more and register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m5b9JSczZshVwcL8s1jZKyXOONfJRONMsTQxuyanrf0/viewform?edit_requested=true

PSAL High School Summer Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Program. This is open to all NYC students entering grades 9-12. Activities are held in all five boroughs. Register on the PSAL website.

Summer in NYC

New York City has tons of free or cheap summer programming for young people. We’ve compiled them all in one easy place. Answer a few questions and we'll show you what's available. https://www.nyc.gov/content/summer/pages/?

Summer Rising https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/summer/summer-rising

Summer sports for youth. The City Parks Foundation offers free sports programs in parks around the city. Options include tennis, golf, soccer, track and field.

Summer at the library. All three NYC library systems offer free programs for children of all ages. Find a program near you

Tutoring with Brainfuse at the Brooklyn Public Library

www.bklynlib.org/brainfuse

Youth Police Academy https://youthpoliceacademy.nypdonline.org/ https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/services/law-enforcement/youth-programs/youth-police-academy.page

Search Engines May Include Paying Camps. We do not endorse any camps. Just a resource.

American Camp Association (New York and New Jersey) Search Engine
NYC Health Child Care Services Search Engine
Chalkbeat Summer Camp Guide
Growing Up NYC

Summer EBT Food Benefits 2026

Visit the State Website for More Information and Eligibility for Summer EBT

Eligibility letters for the Summer EBT 2026 are being mailed. Families should get letters in spring and early summer informing them of their child's eligibility for 2026. If you receive an eligibility letter, you will get a benefit. Benefits will begin issuance on June 16, 2026, and will continue to the end of the year. If you do not receive an eligibility letter by August 1, 2026, please call the Summer EBT Helpline at 1-833-452-0096.Summer EBT is an annual food benefit program that helps low-income families with school-age children buy groceries during the summer when kids might not have access to school meals. Most eligible children will automatically receive Summer EBT food benefits; however, some families may need to apply. Summer EBT benefits will be issued once per year, in the full amount of $120 for each eligible child. Benefits are loaded onto an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card and can be used wherever SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.

Summer Reading Kick-Offs/ Challenges 2026

Summer Reading at Brooklyn Public Library

Summer Reading Challenge NYS Assembly-Contact your Assembly member (Students who pledge and complete reading for at least 15 minutes each day for at least 40 days during the months of July and August will be presented a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate).

Summer Reading Challenge NYS Senate Contact Your Senate Member How It Works: Participating students can submit their completed reading form by August 22, 2025. Then students will receive an official Summer Reading Certificate

Summer Reading Kick-offs and Events at Your Local Library

Summer Reading at the Brooklyn Public Library

All Rise Reading Challenge Pairing Sora (free reading app for all students) with the summer reading book club lists from the All Rise Foundation is a win-win. Students who participate will receive a certificate from the All Rise Foundation and signed by Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees right fielder and team captain. Materials are available in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese.

Summer Meals 2026

Summer Meals: All Summer Rising sites will serve breakfast and lunch. Additionally, the following schools will serve as Community Feeders. They will be open from 8:00AM-9:15AM for breakfast and 11:00AM-1:15PM for lunch for everyone 18 years old and younger and there is no registration needed.

JHS 014

JHS 078

PS 109

PS 139

PS 152

PS 203

PS 217 ( Halal site)

IS 240

PS 251

PS 254

PS 277

JHS 278