Media Education

A student and teacher work on creating cartoon illustrations on computers.

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

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from October 12, 2024 to March 11, 2025

Friday, October 25, 2024

Oct25

Storytelling with iMovie

at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Learn to use a video camera and edit your footage in iMovie to effectively tell stories in a unique and personal way.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids
Oct25

Youth Media Literacy

at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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

Best For
Kids
Oct25

Acting For The Camera

at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Learn acting methods specifically for Film, Television, and Video productions!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct25

Skate Media

at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Gain video, photography, and editing skills while documenting action at NYC Skate parks!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct25

Content Creators!

at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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

Best For
Kids
Oct25

Gaming Center

at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Gaming Center
Free!

Best For
Kids
Oct25

Intro to Audio Content Creation

at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Learn how to create and produce your own audio content for podcasts, audio books, voice work, digital recordings and more!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids
Oct25

Intro to Video Production

at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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

Oct25

K-8 Digital Learning

at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

4:30 p.m.5:30 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

Best For
Kids
Oct25

Creating Music (Intermediate Digital Audio)

at Media Lab A (in Brownsville Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

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

Oct25

Intro to Animation

at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center)Brooklyn

6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Explore different styles of animation while using new materials to tell a creative animated story.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Oct26

Mobile Media Workshops

at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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

Best For
Kids
Oct26

Designing Interactive Media

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct26

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

Best For
Kids

Monday, October 28, 2024

Oct28

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct28

Clay Creations

at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts CenterBrooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Clay Creations with Keyana
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Oct29

Designing Interactive Media

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct29

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Oct30

Content Creation

at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center)Brooklyn

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Content Creation with Keyana
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Oct30

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Oct31

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct31

Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.5:00 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

Oct31

Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

5:30 p.m.7:30 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!

Friday, November 1, 2024

Nov 1

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Nov 1

Gaming Center

at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Gaming Center
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Nov 2

Designing Interactive Media

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids

Monday, November 4, 2024

Nov 4

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Nov 4

Clay Creations

at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts CenterBrooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Clay Creations with Keyana
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Nov 5

Designing Interactive Media

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Nov 5

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Nov 6

Content Creation

at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center)Brooklyn

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Content Creation with Keyana
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Nov 6

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Nov 7

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Nov 7

Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.5:00 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

Nov 7

Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

5:30 p.m.7:30 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!

Friday, November 8, 2024

Nov 8

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Nov 8

Gaming Center

at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Gaming Center
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Nov 9

Designing Interactive Media

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids

Monday, November 11, 2024

Nov11

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Nov11

Clay Creations

at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts CenterBrooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Clay Creations with Keyana
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Nov12

Designing Interactive Media

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Nov12

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Nov13

Content Creation

at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center)Brooklyn

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Content Creation with Keyana
Free! Recreation Center Membership required

Nov13

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Nov14

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Nov14

Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.5:00 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

Nov14

Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

5:30 p.m.7:30 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!

Friday, November 15, 2024

Nov15

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Nov15

Gaming Center

at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Gaming Center
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Nov16

Designing Interactive Media

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids

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