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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, October 24, 2025
Stop Motion Movie Making
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Create a movie using stop motion filming techniques
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
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
Kids
I SPY Photography
at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to use the camera on your phone and go on a photo scavenger hunt!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
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
Kids
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
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
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
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
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
Kids
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
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
Kids
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Kids
Monday, October 27, 2025
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
Kids
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
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
Kids
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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
Kids
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
Kids
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
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
Kids
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
Kids
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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.
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
Kids
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
Kids
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
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
Kids
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
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
Kids
Saturday, November 1, 2025
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!
Kids
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
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.
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
Kids
Sunday, November 2, 2025
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!
Kids
Monday, November 3, 2025
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
Kids
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
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
Kids
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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
Kids
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
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
Kids
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
Kids
Thursday, November 6, 2025
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.
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
Kids
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
Kids
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
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
Kids
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
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