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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
Wednesday, August 6, 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
Intro to Digital Animation
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Combine your love of drawing and computers to construct an animated sequence!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
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
Thursday, August 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
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
Adaptive Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn typing and mouse skills as well as how to open and save files, basic program functions and get introduced to the internet!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Digital Drawing with Pen & Tablet
at Media Lab (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of drawing using a tablet and pen!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 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
TechOpps: Adobe Illustrator
at Media Lab (in Chelsea 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
Job Search
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 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
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
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.
Free!
Jam Session!
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 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
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
TechOpps: Adobe Premiere Pro
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Premiere Pro to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Friday, August 8, 2025
TechOpps Adobe Photoshop
at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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 PhotoPea
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
11:30 a.m.–1:00 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 Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 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
Intro to Apple Computers
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 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 Digital Animation
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Combine your love of drawing and computers to construct an animated sequence!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Build It With Blender
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn 3D design with this introduction to Blender, the free and open source 3D creation suite!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
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
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
Saturday, August 9, 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.
Free!
Monday, August 11, 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 Digital Audio
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Get introduced to the PC's audio capabilities!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Resume Writing
at Media Lab (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Put your best foot forward and get the job you want by learning how to create a resume that stands out.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
TechOpps Adobe Photoshop
at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Photoshop to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adaptive Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn basic typing and mouse skills as well as how to open and save files, basic program functions and get introduced to the internet in an adaptive environment!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Speak Up! Podcasting Basics
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 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
Intro to Apple Computers
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 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
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
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
Rhythm Roulette: Hip Hop Beat-Making
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:30 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
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
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
Digital Drawing with Pen & Tablet
at Media Lab (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of drawing using a tablet and pen!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Digital Audio
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Get introduced to the PC's audio capabilities!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Digital Photography
at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn to navigate camera functions, improve your photography technique, and upload and share your pictures online.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Apple Computers
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
11:30 a.m.–1:00 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
Speak Up! Podcasting Basics
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 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
Intro to Apple Computers
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 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 Digital Animation
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Combine your love of drawing and computers to construct an animated sequence!
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
Video Game Design
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Bring your imagination and make your own video game to share with your friends!
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
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Digital Painting
at Media Lab (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Use interactive digital tools to take traditional painting to the next level!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
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
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