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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
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Mobile Media Workshops
at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan 
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Drop in to these community workshops and start making media. Help each other out, explore some new technology, and most importantly have fun!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Free!
Kids
Intro to Animation
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore different styles of animation while using new materials to tell a creative animated story.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Monday, October 14, 2024
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 Creator
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
Exploring the Internet
at Media Lab (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Improve your internet search skills and Learn how to protect yourself from common risks while surfing the web.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intermediate Digital Audio Creating Music
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Create and perfect your sounds using digital audio tools to mix and master your audio tracks.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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
Intro to Digital Photography
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
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
Job Search
at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
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
TechOpps MS Word
at Media Lab (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Develop your skills in Microsoft Word to become a certified Microsoft Office Specialist. Get certified, get noticed.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
TechOpps: MS Word
at Media Lab (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Develop your skills in Microsoft Word to become a certified Microsoft Office Specialist. Get certified, get noticed.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
11:30 a.m.–12:30 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
Intro to Podcasting
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
TechOpps: Adobe Illustrator
at Media Lab (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Certify in Adobe Illustrator to build your portfolio for school or work. Get certified, get noticed!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to MS Word
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Office Word, the most popular and widely used word processing software.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
One-On-One Help
at Media Lab (in Red Hook Recreation Center), Brooklyn
12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Receive one-on-one training in basic computer skills!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
One-On-One Help
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Receive one-on-one training in basic computer skills!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Open Studio Time
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Record your voice and/or instrumentals in our media lab studio!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
3D Modelling
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Expand your mind with 3D designs! Use your creation in animations, video games, 3D printing, motion graphics, and more!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Web 2.0 Social Networking
at Highbridge Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn to use various social media platforms to connect with people you know and don't know around the world!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
I SPY Photography
at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to use a digital camera and go on a photo scavenger hunt!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
K-8 Digital Learning
at Media Lab (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House)
2:00 p.m.–6:00 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
Youth Media Literacy Classes
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Learn to analyze popular media, evaluate the messages being communicated, and produce something that creatively expresses your own core values and ideals.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Digital Passport
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Address key issues facing kids in the digital world through a combination of engaging videos, fun games and wraparound classroom activities!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!
Kids
I SPY Photography
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn how to use the camera on your phone and go on a photo scavenger hunt!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Youth Media Literacy
at Media Lab (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn to analyze popular media, evaluate the messages being communicated, and produce something that creatively expresses your own core values and ideals.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Youth Media Literacy
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn to analyze popular media, evaluate the messages being communicated, and produce something that creatively expresses your own core values and ideals.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Teen Resume Writing
at Media Lab (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:00 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
Clay Creations
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Clay Creations with Keyana
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Content Creators!
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Teens will take the platforms they usually use for fun and learn how to actually become a content creator for themselves by learning how to shoot, edit, and optimize their post results
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Intro to Video Production
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Develop basic video production skills to craft your own narrative or documentary film using Digital cameras and video editing software!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Jam Session!
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 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
Making Music
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn about music as you make and play your own instruments and write your own songs.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Podcasting
at Media Lab (in Red Hook Recreation Center), Brooklyn
4:00 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
Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
5:00 p.m.–6:30 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
Open Studio Time
at Media Lab (in Red Hook Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Record your voice and/or instrumentals in our media lab studio!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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 Creator
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
Google Suite
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn how you can use a Google email account to access the full suite of administrative tools Google offers for free.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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
Intro to Digital Photography
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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 Digital Photography
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
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 Digital Photography
at Media Lab (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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 MS Word
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Office Word, the most popular and widely used word processing software.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to MS Word
at Media Lab (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Office Word, the most popular and widely used word processing software.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
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