URBAN ARTS (SIA) MAKE YOUR OWN VIDEO GAMES (UNPAID)

WHO: Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders

WHAT: At the School of Interactive Arts (SIA)'s 6-week summer camp, offered by nonprofit Urban Arts, students learn coding, digital art, animation, music & storytelling through game development.

WHERE: Choose from a remote/virtual class on Discord, or in-person classes meeting in NYC on 19th street near Union Square (with 🌯 lunch and snacks!)

WHEN: July 7- August 15, Monday - Friday from 10am - 5pm

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Open but it's encourage for applicants to apply as early as possible. 

HOW: Students join a brief online info session, then fill out our application with a parent/guardian.

INFO SESSION SIGN-UP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKm8s3Jtc1Tt7KvNlEtMEbMvJ1celAbWKNcCjCNzl7nQYh2g/viewform

ARTSLIFE, RECESS I & II INTENSIVE PROGRAM AND TEEN COUNCIL @ THE MUSEUM OF ART AND DESIGN (PAID)

WHO: Rising sophomores and juniors 

WHAT: Artslife is a paid summer internship program for rising sophomores and juniors enrolled in New York City public and charter high schools that combines art and design with leadership training, museum studies, and community engagement. Participants are introduced to careers in all sectors of the museum: Curatorial, Education, Development, Communications and Marketing, Visitor Services, Security, and Registrar. The first week of Artslife is dedicated to team bonding and introducing the interns to the Museum. During the remaining five weeks, participants work on collaborative projects with Museum staff, local designers, and arts professionals who act as mentors. Artslife interns enjoy firsthand experience and the broadest possible exposure to ongoing museum activities, both public facing and behind the scenes.

Artslife Interns: Learn about careers in the arts. Build career readiness. Create artwork with local and visiting artists in the Artist Studios. Create a podcast series based on a topic of the interns' choosing. Develop and lead peer-to-peer tours. Build and strengthen presentation, communication, and public speaking skills. Visit other cultural institutions in New York City. Earn $16 an hour and receive an unlimited MetroCard for the duration of the internship.

WHERE: JEROME AND SIMONA CHAZEN BUILDING, 2 COLUMBUS CIRCLE, NYC, 10019

WHEN: Tuesdays through Fridays, July 8–August 15, 2025 from 10:00 am–3:00 pm for the duration of the program.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

HOW:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexFZQee8GgVqpMziVj9RG87Gz0g21RsjREp7Q2-TtzMOWxXA/viewform

NYRR’S FREE RUN FOR THE FUTURE PROGRAM FOR YOUNG WOMEN (UNPAID) 

WHO: Young women in Highschool who are in 11th or 12th grade

WHAT: Run for the Future is a FREE six-week program that introduces young women in grades 11 and 12, who do not self-identify as runners or actively participate in sports, to the sport of running. With support from NYRR’s program staff, participants are provided with running techniques, goal setting, and lessons in self-care and wellness that introduce a holistic approach to achieving their fitness goals. Participants are also provided with a uniform and fitness kit to support their training during the season. As alumnae of the program, they will continue their self-care and fitness journey with their new teammates as well as ongoing experiences provided by NYRR.

WHERE: Practices are held in Central Park. Participants and coaches meet at the NYRR RUNCENTER located at 320 West 57th         Street, New York, NY 10019.

WHEN: July 1 through August 10, 2024

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  April 18, 2024

HOW:  https://nyrr.tfaforms.net/190

Dr. Beverly J. Robinson Community Folk Culture Program Internship (PAID)

WHO: High schoolers aged 14-21 

WHAT: Folk Culture is the study of the art, rituals and traditions that permeate our everyday lives. Whether it’s about style, food, music, stories, hobbies or beliefs, interns in the Community Folk Culture Program celebrate our heritage – learning from our past and present to understand our similarities and appreciate our differences. In this program, student interns learn how to interview, videotape, and present folk artists from the community, create blogs, photos, videos, and a portfolio of their work.

Through this special paid internship opportunity, interns will:

            Have research and interview techniques

            Practice photo and video documentation and editing skills 

            Develop archiving and document-preservation skills 

            Practice public speaking and multimedia presentation skills 

            Learn about and meet talented artists and community leaders  

Participants will receive a stipend upon the successful completion of the 5-week internship program. The full stipend (between $625 - $750) is based on interns' attendance, participation, punctuality, and completion of all assignments. Applications must be submitted by by 11:59pm on April 30th. Attach any related video clips when prompted in the application. Upon the review of submitted applications, finalists will be invited to participate in an interview. Decisions regarding acceptance into the program will be announced by June 3rd. 

WHERE: Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center, 3415 Olinville Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467 (Near Gun Hill Rd & White Plains Rd, Near #2, #5 Train And #41, #55, #38 And #28 Buses).

WHEN: The summer program runs for 5 weeks, from July 8th through August 8th on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am – 3:30pm (students MUST attend 3 days per week)

DEADLINE:  April 30th, 2025

HOW: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=q8P9glPS7EClSv5m-Trtb2BAwVifhDZFk3n_BeVpYjlUM04zTTJDQzAwUVZTNjdTM1Y2RUtQQjhTVy4u&route=shorturl