PLANET FITNESS FREE SUMMER GYM MEMBERSHIP FOR TEENS (UNPAID)

WHO: High school Students 

WHAT: Teens ages 14-19 can work out free June 1st though August 31st. Pre-register online or in-club starting May 18th. For more information on High School Summer Pass, including how to sign up for the free membership at any of the more than 2,500 Planet Fitness locations in the U.S. 

WHERE: any of the more than 2,500 Planet Fitness locations in the U.S.

WHEN:June 1st though August 31st

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Pre-register online or in-club starting May 18th.

HOW: https://www.planetfitness.com/summerpass 

YOUTH FOOD ADVOCATES (PAID)

WHO: High school students currently 9th, 10th, 11th Graders

WHAT: Youth Food Advocates (YFA) is a 10-month internship program for young people who are interested in systemic change in New York City food systems, with a focus on school food.

The YFA internship is ideal for young people interested in: 

Becoming school food experts

Gaining advocacy skills 

Learning about and improving NYC food policy

Making an impact in their school communities and citywide

This year, our youth leaders:

Conducted citywide qualitative observations across 15 high school campuses

Traveled to Albany to support Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids campaign

Presented their research results and recommendations to audiences across the city

And so much more!

WHERE: Community Food Advocates, 55 Exchange Place, Suite 402 New York, NY 10005

WHEN: From September through June, YFA interns meet weekly virtually and a minimum of four times in-person to plan, organize, and participate in campaign actions and coalition activities.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  June 15th, 2025

HOW: https://www.foodadvocates.org/youth-leadership/join-yfa 

THE COLABORATORY (GIRLS WRITE NOW) (UNPAID)

WHO: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade girls and non-binary students

WHAT: The Collaboratory Is Girls Write Now’s New Home For Our Expansive Community Of Mentors & Mentees To Connect And Create.

> ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING

Build personal and professional mentoring relationships that last a lifetime!

> DIVERSE COLLECTION OF LEARNING JOURNEYS

Get exposure to all types of writing, with the option to embark with your mentor or mentee on a specialized track of poetry, audio, performance, leadership development, college essay writing, career readiness, and more—including workshops, independent studies, and self-paced projects attuned to your goals.

> COMMUNITY STUDIOS

Meet with a small community of mentors and mentees at least once a month to connect and share your interests and passions. Studios cover a wide range of genres, media, topics, and professions—held at different times and locations to fit your schedule.

> HYBRID & ASYNCHRONOUS CURRICULUM OFFERINGS: 

Have the freedom and flexibility to decide when, where, and how you want to learn.

> UNIQUE LIBRARY OF COMMUNITY-INSPIRED RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES

Create, play, innovate, stretch and make your mark.

WHERE: TBD

WHEN: July 1 – September 30, Each Journey is 3 months long, requiring approximately 3 hours per month.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN

HOW: https://girlswritenow.org/apply/ 

THE MET TEEN COPYIST

WHO: High school students 15 to 18.

WHAT: Become an artist with Teen Copyists. Copying art is a time-honored way to learn and advance your skills. Join the 150-year-old tradition of copying artworks at The Met and develop your painting abilities like professional artists do. In this five-day intensive, you will:

•    Practice art techniques by copying the painting and drawing style of original artworks in The Met collection
•    Work in graphite, charcoal, and acrylic paint
•    Chat with guest artists from The Met’s Copyist Program
•    Create in a community of teens as dedicated as you are
•    Learn from a teaching artist and peers by engaging in feedback sessions

WHERE: The Met Fifth Avenue

WHEN: Monday, July 13–Friday, July 17, 2026 from 11 am–4 pm

DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 31st, 2026

HOW: https://girlswritenow.org/apply/