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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
Intro to PhotoPea
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 
12:30 p.m.–1:30 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
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
K-8 Digital Learning
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
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
Kids
3D Modelling
at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of 3D Design and printing with 3D Printers. Take designs out of your head and into your hands
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
Intermediate Audio and Video Production
at Media Lab A (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Take your creative projects to the next level in this course that builds onto your knowledge of digital storytelling
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
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 in today's media every week!
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
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