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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
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Animation Station
at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
4:00 p.m.–5:00 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
Kids
Build It With Blender
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn 3D design with this introduction to Blender, the free and open source 3D creation suite!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Speak Up! Podcasting Basics
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
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
Intro to Web Design
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–5:30 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
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
KidsCode!
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn to code with programs made just for kids!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
TechOpps Adobe Photoshop
at Media Lab (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House)
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Illustrator to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
TechOpps Adobe Premiere Pro
at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Premiere Pro to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Digital Drawing w/ Pen & Tablet
at Media Lab (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of drawing using a tablet and pen!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Google Suite
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
6:30 p.m.–7:30 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
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Content Creators
at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
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
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
TechOpps Adobe Photoshop
at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
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
Acting For The Camera
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn acting methods specifically for Film, Television, and Video productions! Land the auditions you want by creating a high quality demo reel.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Apple Computers
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn to use the Apple iMac keyboard and mouse; how to open and save files; basic application functions; and introductory internet tools.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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
Intro to PhotoPea
at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
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
Job Search
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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
TechOpps Adobe Premiere Pro
at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Premiere Pro to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
TechOpps MS Word
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Develop your skills in Microsoft Word to become a certified Microsoft Office Specialist. Get certified, get noticed.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro To Computers
at Media Lab A (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 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
Intro to Web Design
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 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
TechOpps Adobe Illustrator
at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
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
TechOpps MS Excel
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Develop your skills in Microsoft Excel to become a certified Microsoft Office Specialist. Get certified, get noticed.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Photoshop
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Harness the power used by professional graphic and web designers, fine artists, and photographers with Adobe's most popular image-editor!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Speak Up! Podcasting Basics
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 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
Speak Up! Podcasting Basics
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
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
Youth Digital Literacy
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
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
Kids
Content Creators
at Media Lab A (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 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
Kids
Creating Music
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Create and perfect your sounds using digital audio tools to mix and master your audio tracks.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Homework Help
at Media Lab (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House)
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Get homework help and time to complete your assignments on the computer.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Media Mavericks
at Highbridge Recreation Center (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
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
Youth Digital Literacy
at Media Lab (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Learn to analyze popular media, evaluate the messages being communicated, and produce something that creatively expresses your own core values and ideals.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Customize Your Kicks
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
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
Job Search
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:30 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
KidsCode!
at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn to code with programs made just for kids!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Stop Motion Movie Making
at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Create a movie using stop motion filming techniques
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Digital Animation
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Combine your love of drawing and computers to construct an animated sequence!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Art Workshop with Queens College
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join the Queens College School of Arts for engaging art workshops in Alley Pond Park, where a professional teaching artist will guide the community in drawing beautiful park landscapes through various visual mediums!
Free!
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
Speak Up! Podcasting Basics
at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:30 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
TechOpps Adobe Photoshop
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
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
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 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
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Job Search
at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.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
TechOpps Adobe Photoshop
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
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
Content Creators
at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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
Exploring the Internet
at Media Lab (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Improve your internet search skills and Learn how to protect yourself from common risks while surfing the web.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
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Intro to Apple Computers
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn to use the Apple iMac keyboard and mouse; how to open and save files; basic application functions; and introductory internet tools.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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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