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 October 1, 2025 to February 27, 2026

Friday, October 24, 2025

Oct24

Podcast

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

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Podcasting with Danyel
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct24

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

Oct24

Williamsbridge Oval Afterschool Program

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

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 13 years old
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Oct24

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

Oct24

Jam Session!

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

4:00 p.m.–6:00 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

Oct24

Photography Scavenger Hunt

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

4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn how to use a digital camera and go on a photo scavenger hunt!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct24

Rhythm Roulette: Hip Hop Beat-Making

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

4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn the ins and outs of hip hop and RnB beat-making from mixing to final production.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Oct24

Jam Sessions!

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

Oct24

Intro to PhotoPea

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

5:00 p.m.–6:00 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

Oct24

Speak Up! Podcasting Basics

at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn

5:00 p.m.–7:00 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

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Oct25

Action and Sports Photography

at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Youth 8 - 17 years of age are invited to join Action and Sports Photography at Kwame Ture.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct25

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.

Oct25

Saturday Night Lights

at Game Room (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx

5:00 p.m.–7:50 p.m.
Bring your friends, and meet some new, on Saturday Nights! Enjoy a variety of activities basketball, volleyball, photography, access to fitness and cardio rooms, and board game.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Monday, October 27, 2025

Oct27

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

Best For
Kids

Oct27

Podcast

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

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Podcasting with Danyel
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct27

Williamsbridge Oval Afterschool Program

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

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 13 years old
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Oct28

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

Best For
Kids

Oct28

Williamsbridge Oval Afterschool Program

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

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 13 years old
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Oct28

Designing Interactive Media

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

4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Youth 6 - 17 years of age are invited to join Designing Interactive Media with Charles at Kwame Ture.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Oct29

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

Best For
Kids

Oct29

Williamsbridge Oval Afterschool Program

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

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 13 years old
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Oct30

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.

Oct30

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

Best For
Kids

Oct30

Williamsbridge Oval Afterschool Program

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

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 13 years old
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Oct30

Designing Interactive Media

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

4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Youth 6 - 17 years of age are invited to join Designing Interactive Media with Charles at Kwame Ture.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Friday, October 31, 2025

Oct31

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

Best For
Kids

Oct31

Podcast

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

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Podcasting with Danyel
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct31

Williamsbridge Oval Afterschool Program

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

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 13 years old
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Nov 1

Family Art Project: Day of the Dead

at Wave Hill, Bronx

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate this special Mexican cultural holiday as we explore and create nicho boxes to honor a lost loved one!

Best For
Kids

Nov 1

Action and Sports Photography

at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Youth 8 - 17 years of age are invited to join Action and Sports Photography at Kwame Ture.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Nov 1

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.

Nov 1

Saturday Night Lights

at Game Room (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx

Best For
Kids

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Nov 2

Family Art Project: Day of the Dead

at Wave Hill, Bronx

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate this special Mexican cultural holiday as we explore and create nicho boxes to honor a lost loved one!

Best For
Kids

Monday, November 3, 2025

Nov 3

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

Best For
Kids

Nov 3

Podcast

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

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Podcasting with Danyel
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Nov 3

Williamsbridge Oval Afterschool Program

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

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 13 years old
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Nov 4

Williamsbridge Oval Afterschool Program

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

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 13 years old
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Nov 4

Designing Interactive Media

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

4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Youth 6 - 17 years of age are invited to join Designing Interactive Media with Charles at Kwame Ture.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Nov 5

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

Best For
Kids

Nov 5

Williamsbridge Oval Afterschool Program

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

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 13 years old
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Nov 6

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.

Nov 6

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

Best For
Kids

Nov 6

Williamsbridge Oval Afterschool Program

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

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 13 years old
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Nov 6

Designing Interactive Media

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

4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Youth 6 - 17 years of age are invited to join Designing Interactive Media with Charles at Kwame Ture.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Friday, November 7, 2025

Nov 7

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

Best For
Kids

Nov 7

Podcast

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

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Podcasting with Danyel
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Nov 7

Williamsbridge Oval Afterschool Program

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

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 13 years old
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Nov 8

Action and Sports Photography

at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Youth 8 - 17 years of age are invited to join Action and Sports Photography at Kwame Ture.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Nov 8