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Whether you want to create a hit movie or song, train yourself for a new job, or develop new computer skills, you can find a media education program that’s right for you. Our Media Education programs are taught by the best educators, right here in our media labs at our recreation centers.
How to Join
We offer media education programs for people of all ages and for all skill levels. Our programs are available as a part of your recreation center membership. Join our recreation centers before December 31 for a free one-year membership.
Media Education Events
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Media Mavericks
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Analyze news and information in the media forest.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
TechOpps: Adobe Photoshop
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Photoshop to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Thursday, July 10, 2025
3D Printing Workspace
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Learn the basics of 3D design and printing with Blender and 3D Printers. Take designs out of your head and into your hands.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Content Creators
at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Become a content creator by learning how to shoot, edit, and optimize your post results on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
SAE: 3D Printing Workspace
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Summer Arts Experience: 3D Printing Workspace FREE drop-in program for 6-13 year olds
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
TechOpps: Adobe Photoshop
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Photoshop to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adaptive Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn typing and mouse skills as well as how to open and save files, basic program functions and get introduced to the internet!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Digital Drawing with Pen & Tablet
at Media Lab (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of drawing using a tablet and pen!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Digital Animation
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Combine your love of drawing and computers to construct an animated sequence!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Intro to Web Design
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn how to build your own appealing website in this course that illustrates the techniques and theory behind Web Design
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
SAE: Intro to Digital Animation
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Summer Arts Experience: Intro to Digital Animation. FREE drop-in program for 6-13 year olds
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Film Editing
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn editing techniques as they relate to storytelling.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
TechOpps: Adobe Illustrator
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Illustrator to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
I SPY Nature!
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn how to use a digital camera and go on a nature themed photo scavenger hunt outside!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
I Spy Nature!
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Summer Arts Experience: I Spy Nature! FREE drop-in program for 6-13 year olds
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Job Search
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn how a combination of resume writing, interview skills, and various online databases can be used in order to conduct a job search.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
K-8 Digital Learning
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get a variety of fun and educational computer-based activities to strengthen your academic and technology skills while we encourage creativity, self-awareness, and social activism.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site.
Free!
Jam Session!
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sing, rap, or play your heart out as a part of a band! Learn the basics of audio production.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Media Mavericks
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Analyze news and information in the media forest.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Makerspace
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on makerspace class, where you will build, invent, and explore using tools like 3D printers, crafting supplies, and coding kits.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Speak Up! Podcasting Basics
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn how to create and produce your own podcast, a series of audio shows that can be played on portable audio devices.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
TechOpps Adobe Illustrator
at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Premiere Pro to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
TechOpps: Adobe Premiere Pro
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Premiere Pro to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Friday, July 11, 2025
SAE: Youth Media Lab Open Access
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Summer Arts Experience: Youth Media Lab Open Access. FREE drop-in program for 6-13 year olds
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
PhotoFit
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn photography techniques while exercising in New York City!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
TechOpps Adobe Photoshop
at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Photoshop to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to PhotoPea
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Edit images, make illustrations, design for the web, and do so much more with PhotoPea, a web-based graphic design tool.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Video Production
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Develop basic video production skills to craft your own narrative or documentary film using Digital cameras and video editing software!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Speak Up! Podcasting Basics
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn how to create and produce your own podcast, a series of audio shows that can be played on portable audio devices.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Apple Computers
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn to use the Apple iMac keyboard and mouse; how to open and save files; basic application functions; and introductory internet tools.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
SAE: Youth Media Lab Open Access
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Summer Arts Experience: Youth Media Lab Open Access. FREE drop-in program for 6-13 year olds
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Intro to Digital Animation
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Combine your love of drawing and computers to construct an animated sequence!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Build It With Blender
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn 3D design with this introduction to Blender, the free and open source 3D creation suite!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Media Mavericks
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Analyze news and information in the media forest.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Video Production
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Develop basic video production skills to craft your own narrative or documentary film using Digital cameras and video editing software!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Creating Music
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Create and perfect your sounds using digital audio tools to mix and master your audio tracks.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Customize Your Kicks
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Create your own original designs that can be transferred onto any old or new sneakers you bring in.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
TechOpps Adobe Illustrator
at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Premiere Pro to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Intro to Technology
at Media Lab (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
ntroduction to technology is a program created to help you simplify daily task on different technology
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site.
Free!
Monday, July 14, 2025
Content Creators
at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Become a content creator by learning how to shoot, edit, and optimize your post results on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Digital Drawing with Pen & Tablet
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Learn the basics of drawing using a tablet and pen!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
SAE: Digital Drawing w/ Pen & Tablet
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Summer Arts Experience: Digital Drawing w/ Pen & Tablet. FREE drop-in program for 6-13 year olds.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
TechOpps Adobe Photoshop
at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Photoshop to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Digital Audio
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Get introduced to the PC's audio capabilities!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
SAE: Stop Motion Movie Making
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Summer Arts Experience: Stop Motion Movie Making. FREE drop-in program for 6-13 year olds.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
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