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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
Friday, June 20, 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
Kids
Special Topics Workshop
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Explore a different special topic. This session's topic: Financial Literacy Through Hip Hop History
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
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
Photofit!
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn photography basics while exercising!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Jam Session!
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:30 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
Creating Music
at Media Lab A (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Create and perfect your sounds using digital audio tools to mix and master your audio tracks.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Build It With Blender
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn 3D design with this introduction to Blender, the free and open source 3D creation suite!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Saturday, June 21, 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
Action and Sports Photography
at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sharpen your photo skills as you learn the basics of how to use a camera.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Photography
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Intro to Photography for ages 13-17
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Studio Art Sessions
at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Hands-on development of art in a variety of mediums.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
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