Summer Groups Program

CityParks's Summer Groups Program is an abbreviated series to keep middle school youth engaged in science each summer. At our Learning Gardens, local summer camp and CBO groups are invited in to learn about urban gardening through hands-on lessons in maintenance, games, and fun science-based activities. Students practice horticultural techniques and explore concepts related to community gardening, growing food and healthy eating. We welcome groups of up to 25 middle school students to register for this series that meets once weekly (for as few as 3 consecutive weeks, as many as 6)

For more information on Learning Gardens Group program, please contact Katina Leier at kleier@cityparksfoundation.org or Stephanie Sullivan at ssullivan@cityparksfoundation.org.

Our Coastal Classroom Groups program invites groups of up to 25 middle school youth from local summer camp and CBO programs to the shoreline at Hallet’s Cove in Long Island City, connecting them to the life found in and around our local waterways. Science-based activities coupled with recreational opportunities such as rowing and fishing engage student participants, inspiring youth to steward and protect our marine resources.

For more information about Coastal Classroom Summer Groups, contact Chrissy Word, Director of Education; cword@cityparksfoundation.org.