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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
Friday, April 4, 2025
Rhythm Roulette: Hip Hop Beat-Making
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx 
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn the ins and outs of hip hop and RnB beat-making from mixing to final production.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Earth Explorers: Oceans, Climate and Space
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Students will journey through Earth science concepts with NOAA’s science aliens Teek and Tom Explore Planet Earth.
Free!
Kids
Content Creators
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.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
Digital Workout
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Embark on a journey with a combination of CrossFit exercise and digital fitness tracking.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–5:30 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
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
Creating Music
at Media Lab A (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Create and perfect your sounds using digital audio tools to mix and master your audio tracks.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Build It With Blender
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn 3D design with this introduction to Blender, the free and open source 3D creation suite!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
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