SUNY Adolescent Education Program

The mission of the Adolescent Education Program (AEP) is to provide education regarding HIV prevention, teen pregnancy, and substance use through skills building and counseling to youth at risk. The program provides age, language and culturally appropriate education to teens to ensure that they receive adequate information regarding prevention as well as medical and social

Center for Jewish History – Family History Program

The Teen Family History Program has served over 300 students in a multi-faceted exploration of Jewish history and individual family experiences. We draw upon all of the resources at the Center for Jewish History, which includes a world-renowned collections of books, archival documents, photographs, artifacts, paintings, films, sound recordings, and textiles. Expert curators, archivists, and

Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy

The Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy (ISERP) is Columbia University’s research institute dedicated to the social sciences. ISERP pioneers research, shapes public policy, and integrates knowledge and methods across the social sciences. website

The Schomburg Center Junior Scholar Program

One-hundred youth from the New York Metropolitan area, ages 11 to 18, will be selected to participate in the 12th year of this uniquely designed pre-college black studies program at the Schomburg Center/NYPL. The Saturday sessions run from 10 am to 3 pm and are designed with an inquiry-based and project-based approach to teaching about

NY Historical Society Saturday Academy

The New-York Historical Society offers Gilder Lehrman Saturday Academy, a free, six-week program for students in grades 8–12 that offers courses in American Studies and SAT prep*. With no homework or tests, these courses offer fun and interesting information on the bits of history that don’t always find their way into the classroom. Students meet

Museum of the City of New York Saturday Academy

The City Museum offers special educational programs on weekends and after school for middle and high-school students who want to dig deeper into New York City and its history and to build their skills and resumes. website

Queens Historical Society

Students can use this time to fulfill their community service requirements by assisting with Event Mailings, Education/School Tours, Research, Public Programs, and Special Events. Scheduling is flexible, office hours are Monday through Thursday 9:30-5:00 and museum hours are Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday 2:30-4:30. Students will always be supervised during these times. website

Louis Armstrong House Museum

The Louis Armstrong House Museum is a National Historic Landmark and a New York City landmark. The Museum is a member of the American Alliance of Museums, the Association of African American Museums, the Museums Council of New York City, the New York State Museums Association, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and NYC &

CookShop for Teens: EATWISE

New York City teens are making independent choices, like how to spend time with their friends and where to spend their money, in neighborhoods saturated by advertisements promoting unhealthy food choices, and where access to healthy food may be limited. In that environment, making healthy food choices can be a challenge, because the healthy choice

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) needs help from high school students just like you to help save the lives of other kids just like you… except they have a blood cancer. We need your energy, brains and power to help LLS discover and deliver to patients, the treatments that are saving lives today. We