Media Education
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, October 25, 2024
Storytelling with iMovie
at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
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
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
Acting For The Camera
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn acting methods specifically for Film, Television, and Video productions!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Skate Media
at Media Lab (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
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
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
Gaming Center
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Gaming Center
Free!
Kids
Intro to Audio Content Creation
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
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
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
K-8 Digital Learning
at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
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
Kids
Creating Music (Intermediate Digital Audio)
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
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
Kids
Saturday, October 26, 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 28, 2024
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
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
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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
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
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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
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
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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
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
Gaming Center
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Gaming Center
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 2, 2024
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
Monday, November 4, 2024
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
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
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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
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
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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
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
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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
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
Gaming Center
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Gaming Center
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 9, 2024
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
Monday, November 11, 2024
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
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
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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
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
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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
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
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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
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
Gaming Center
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Gaming Center
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 16, 2024
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
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