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 July 10, 2025 to September 27, 2025

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Jul29

Media Mavericks

at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Analyze news and information in the media forest.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Jul29

Video Game Design

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Bring your imagination and make your own video game to share with your friends!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids
Jul29

Makerspace

at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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

Best For
Kids
Jul29

Customize Your Kicks

at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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

Jul29

TechOpps Adobe Premiere Pro

at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

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

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Jul30

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

Best For
Kids
Jul30

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

Best For
Kids
Jul30

Content Creators

at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.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

Jul30

Intro to Audio Production

at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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

Jul30

Intro to PhotoPea

at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 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

Jul30

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

Best For
Kids
Jul30

Stop Motion Movie Making

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

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Create a movie using stop motion filming techniques
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids
Jul30

Adaptive Intro to Computers

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Learn basic typing and mouse skills as well as how to open and save files, basic program functions and get introduced to the internet in an adaptive environment!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Jul30

Digital Storytelling

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

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Learn to use a video camera and edit your footage to effectively tell stories in a unique and personal way.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids
Jul30

Job Search

at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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

Jul30

SAE: Digital Storytelling

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

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Summer Arts Experience: Digital Storytelling FREE drop-in program for 6-13 year olds.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids
Jul30

Google Suite

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

2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Learn how you can use a Google email account to access the full suite of administrative tools Google offers for free.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Jul30

Speak Up! Podcasting Basics

at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.3:00 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

Jul30

Youth Digital Literacy

at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Learn to use different media applications and tech, and produce something that creatively expresses your ideas.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids
Jul30

KidsCode!

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Learn to code with programs made just for kids!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids
Jul30

Media Mavericks

at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Analyze news and information in the media forest.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Jul30

Studio Art Sessions

at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Bring out the artist within and participate in one of our Studio Art Programs. Learn from skilled staff about painting, portraits, drawing, and sculpting.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Jul30

Intro to Digital Animation

at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Combine your love of drawing and computers to construct an animated sequence!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids
Jul30

Intro to Digital Animation

at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Combine your love of drawing and computers to construct an animated sequence!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids
Jul30

TechOpps: Adobe Photoshop

at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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 31, 2025

Jul31

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

Best For
Kids
Jul31

Content Creators

at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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

Jul31

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

Best For
Kids
Jul31

TechOpps: Adobe Photoshop

at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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

Jul31

Adaptive Intro to Computers

at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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

Jul31

Digital Drawing with Pen & Tablet

at Media Lab (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of drawing using a tablet and pen!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Jul31

Intro to Audio Production

at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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

Jul31

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

Best For
Kids
Jul31

Intro to Web Design

at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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

Jul31

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

Best For
Kids
Jul31

Film Editing

at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Learn editing techniques as they relate to storytelling.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Jul31

TechOpps: Adobe Illustrator

at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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

Jul31

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

Best For
Kids
Jul31

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

Jul31

Job Search

at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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

Jul31

K-8 Digital Learning

at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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

Jul31

Public Gallery Tour

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Jul31

Designing Interactive Media

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

Jam Session!

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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

Best For
Kids
Jul31

Media Mavericks

at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Analyze news and information in the media forest.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Jul31

Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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

Best For
Kids
Jul31

Makerspace

at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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

Best For
Kids
Jul31

Speak Up! Podcasting Basics

at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

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

Jul31

TechOpps Adobe Illustrator

at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

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

Jul31

TechOpps: Adobe Premiere Pro

at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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

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