Free Summer Robotics, Arts and Sports Programs for Middle Schoolers in Tribeca

6/23/13 - By Raven Snook

Summer truly is the season of FREE NYC fun, especially for families. So far we've told you about free film screenings, free kids' concerts, free play streets, free sports programs and even free camps. Now we've got a new summer freebie to add to our ever-growing list: free classes for middle school students through the Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center in Tribeca.

While these programs—which run the gamut from performing arts to sports to science and math—give priority to students at I.S. 289, the organization believes there will be space for children from other NYC schools. Read on for details about all the FREE activities on offer, and how your rising sixth to ninth graders can apply for a spot.

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For the first time ever, the nonprofit Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center is expanding its summer programming to include FREE activities for New York City middle school students at its state-of-the-art facility. From Monday, July 8 through Friday, August 2, children can choose from a wide range of weekday classes including acting, playwriting, robotics, cooking, dancing, team sports, gardening and more. You can find the full schedule on Manhattan Youth's website.

While priority will be given to students at nearby I.S. 289, there should be room for children entering sixth to ninth grades at other schools this fall. Spots will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis so register as soon as possible. Once a particular activity is filled, a wait list will start. If your child is able to snag a spot, regular attendance is required. If a student is absent from a session without advance warning, the child may be asked to leave. Lunch and a morning snack will be provided.

For additional information, visit the website or email constance@manhattanyouth.org.


Find out about other awesome free activities in our Summer Fun Guide.

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About the Author

Raven is a writer, editor, performer and mom, who was born and bred in NYC, just like her husband, her mother and now, her daughter. As a writer, she's contributed articles to New York Magazine, Time Out New York, The Village Voice, the New York Post, TV Guide, Better Homes and Gardens, iVillage, AOL TV and Moviefone, Parents.com, and worked as an in-house editor for ParentsConnect.com and TimeOutKids.com. As a performer, she's appeared on many downtown stages (sometimes even for pay!), a couple of obscure films and TV shows, and The Maury Povich Show as a female drag queen. She's also the founder of Hot Mama Burlesque, the world's only all-moms burlesque show. After being the NYC editor from March 2011-March 2015, she is now happy to just be a blogger as she pursues additional writing opportunities.