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

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Oct16

The Art of DJing

at Media Lab (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to use Analog and Digital DJ equipment such as turntables and Traktor Scratch Pro. Become a DJ in a day!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Oct16

Youth Digital Literacy

at Media Lab (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx

2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn to use different media applications and tech, and produce something that creatively expresses your ideas.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Oct16

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

Best For
Kids

Oct16

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

Oct16

Creating Collectibles

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

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Design and print your own collectible trading cards using the software Procreate
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Oct16

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

Best For
Kids

Oct16

One-On-One Help

at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Receive one-on-one assistance with viewing, transferring or producing media!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct16

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

Best For
Kids

Oct16

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

Oct16

Film Editing

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

3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn editing techniques as they relate to storytelling.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct16

Animation Station

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

4:00 p.m.–5:30 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

Best For
Kids

Oct16

Animation Station

at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens

4:00 p.m.–6:00 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

Oct16

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

Oct16

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

Best For
Kids

Oct16

Prodigy Playoffs!

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

4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Try to save the world in Prodigy’s wizardry math game! Compete with your friends and fellow students - only one can be declared The Prodigy!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Oct16

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

Oct16

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

Oct16

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

Oct16

Digital Drawing with 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

Friday, October 17, 2025

Oct17

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

Oct17

TechOpps: Adobe Premiere Pro

at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Premiere Pro to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct17

Creating Music

at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Create and perfect your sounds using digital audio tools to mix and master your audio tracks.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct17

Intro to Email

at Media Lab (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn how to set up, organize, and manage an email account, how to put items into the text body of an email, send and receive links and attachments, and more!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct17

Intro to Print Design

at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Design layouts for simple print publications such as fliers, newsletters and menus using Adobe InDesign!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct17

Job Search

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture 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

Oct17

Resume Writing

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

11:00 a.m.–12:30 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

Oct17

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

Oct17

Film Editing

at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn editing techniques as they relate to storytelling.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct17

Intro to Photoshop

at Media Lab (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens

11:30 a.m.–12:30 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

Oct17

One-On-One Help

at Media Lab (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Receive one-on-one assistance with viewing, transferring or producing media!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct17

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

Oct17

Creating Music

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

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Create and perfect your sounds using digital audio tools to mix and master your audio tracks.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Oct17

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

Best For
Kids

Oct17

Movie Magic

at Media Lab (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn how Movie Magic happens with this crash course in digital filmmaking
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Oct17

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

Best For
Kids

Oct17

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

Oct17

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

Best For
Kids

Oct17

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

Best For
Kids

Oct17

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

Oct17

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

Oct17

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

Oct17

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

Oct17

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

Oct17

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

Oct17

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

Oct17

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

Oct17

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

Oct17

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 18, 2025

Oct18

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

Oct18