Brooklyn-Based Summer Programs For Teens
Does your teenager have a plan for the summer? While there are no shortage of summer camps for younger kids in Brooklyn, it’s a little trickier finding available programs for high schoolers.
Not to worry, though–there are some great options out there for teens with a diverse range of interests, including free programs and programs for school credit. And if none of these pique your teen’s interest, some of the camps on our list for younger children have room for kids up to 17, too.
Animal Lovers
Prospect Park Zoo Teen Internships
450 Flatbush Avenue, Prospect Park, ppzeducation@wcs.org, 718-399-7327
For children 13-17
Kids will get a rare opportunity to work with animals at the zoo over a three-week session. Payment plans are available.
Arts
BAM
30 Lafayette Ave., BAM Rose Cinemas, summer@BAM.org, 718-724-8078
For children between the ages of 8-18
Check out From Scratch: Creating Musical Theater. Scholarships are available, registration ends May 31.
Between the Lines
513 Henry St., Brooklyn Farmacy and Soda Fountain, btwlinesnyc@gmail.com
For children between the ages of 13-18
Space is still available in the Sleeping on the Wing writing workshop.
Gowanus Print Lab
54 Second Ave., info@gowanusprintlab.com, 718-788-3930
For children ages 12 and up
Digital photography, screen printing, drawing, graphic design, and more classes are available. Registration ends June 1.
College Prep/School Credit
CUNY College Now
2900 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn College, jgluck@brooklyn.cuny.edu, 718-951-5209
For children entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
High school students can get a look at prospective careers and earn high school or college credit through:
- Bridges to Computing at Brooklyn College
- Marine Ecology at Brooklyn College
- Community Roots at Brooklyn College
Or at 2001 Oriental Blvd, Kingsborough Community College, collegenow@kingsborough.edu, 718-368-5170
Pratt Pre-College
200 Willoughby Ave., Pratt Institute, precollege@pratt.edu, 718-636-3453
For children between the ages of 16-18
High school students can get college credit and improve their portfolios.
Sports
Big Apple Games Program
Locations vary, 718-707-4224
For children in 4th-12th grade (call for info about sessions for different age groups)
Kids can show up the days they’d like to play volleyball, basketball, softball, ultimate Frisbee, make arts and crafts, wrestle, take swimming lessons, and more. See the full list of locations and dates.
NYC Parks Department Sports Programs
Locations vary, 718-965–8938
For children up to age 18
Check out the website for a full list of sports and locations. Programs are free, but registration with a youth center is required.
Volunteering
Brooklyn Public Library Summer Meals Program
See website for branch locations, kburdick@nylag.org, 212.613.5000 ext. 5270
For ages 16 and up
High school students will help serve sack lunches to kids on weekdays at six BPL branches. 2-5 days commitment in either June-July or July-August.
Keep in mind for next year: the NY Aquarium Docent Program, the Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program, and DYCD’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
Photo via BAM