Media Education

A student and teacher work on creating cartoon illustrations on computers.

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

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from January 19, 2026 to June 5, 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026

Feb13

Intro to Graphic Design

at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn to use professional graphic design tools including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to create materials for print or web!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Feb13

Social Networking

at Media Lab (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn to use various social media platforms to connect with people you know and don't know around the world!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Feb13

Animation Station

at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Kids will give objects and characters a life of their own, and can even animate themselves using Stop Motion Animation at this one stop imagination station!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Feb13

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

Feb13

Intro to Computers

at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx

2:00 p.m.–3:00 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

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Kids

Feb13

K-8 Digital Learning

at Media Lab (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens

2:00 p.m.–6:00 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

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Kids

Feb13

Move Magic

at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Learn how Movie Magic happens with this crash course in digital filmmaking
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Feb13

Movie Magic

at Media Lab (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn how Movie Magic happens with this crash course in digital filmmaking
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

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Kids

Feb13

Al Oerter Afterschool Program

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6 to 13 with academic support & physical activity
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

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Kids

Feb13

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

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Kids

Feb13

Pen Tales

at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Put your pen to paper in a collaborative and creative environment: Get your story out there!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Feb13

Speak Up! Podcasting Basics

at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn

3:00 p.m.–5:00 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

Feb13

Video Game Design

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination and make your own video game to share with your friends!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Feb13

Media Education

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Media Education Events

Friday, February 13, 2026

at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan

at Media Lab (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan

at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn

at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan

at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx

at Media Lab (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens

at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn

at Media Lab (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan

at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan

at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn

at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan

at Media Lab A (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn

at Media Lab (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan

at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn

Monday, February 16, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan

Thursday, February 19, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

Friday, February 20, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

Monday, February 23, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan

Thursday, February 26, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

Friday, February 27, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

Monday, March 2, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan

Thursday, March 5, 2026

at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

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