Eligibility:  Applicants must be high school students between 13 and 19 years old

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Explainers are high school students who have been accepted into a competitive internship program and work as volunteer educators in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. Explainers learn about nature and plant science in order to become environmental educators for children and families by exploring the Garden. They commit to a minimum of 125 training and volunteer hours. The Onsite Internship takes place at the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. This is a unique, 12-acre outdoor/indoor museum at The New York Botanical Garden (in Bronx, NY). In this innovative space children discover plant science through fun and engaging educational programs. Playful elements such as topiaries and mazes capture children’s imaginations and create an atmosphere of exploration and fun.

Open House:

Saturday, November 9, 2024; 1–2 p.m. at the Clay Picnic Pavilion

Send RSVP to explainers@nybg.org by November 1, 2024

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Eligibility:  students in grades 9–11

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The Telluride Association Summer Seminars (TASS) are six-week educational experiences for high school sophomores and juniors. We offer two programs:

• TASS in Critical Black Studies

• TASS in Anti-Oppressive Studies

Students may only apply to one program per year. Both programs are open to both sophomores and juniors.

Participants in TASS will attend a college-level, discussion-based academic seminar, develop critical reading and writing skills, and explore the principles and practice of democratic community living. We cover all program costs for every student, including tuition, books, room and board, field trips, and facilities fees. Students may apply for additional financial aid for travel costs and to replace earnings from summer jobs.

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Eligibility:  Young people ages 14–17 who live within New York City.

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The B-Side is a program for young people that provides an introduction to different career opportunities in the music industry. Whether participants are aspiring artists or future music-industry leaders, this program will provide essential industry-related skills, along with the opportunity to make connections with performing artists, music-industry executives, accomplished producers, songwriters, and more.

The B-Side curriculum, designed by Carnegie Hall teaching artists and music industry professionals, is supported by guest-speaker panels, field trips, networking events, and more.

Workshops will take place at Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing in Manhattan (154 West 57th Street, New York, 10019).

You will receive a stipend for your participation.

Transportation and food are provided during the program.

Session #1 (Ages 14–17)

• Orientation: February 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM–8 PM

• Intensive: February 17–21, 2025 at 10 AM–4 PM

• Workshops: Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 4, 2025–April 1, 2025

Sessions will be held from 4:30 PM–6:30 PM.

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Eligibility:  students in grades 9–11

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The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a great way for teens to learn about urban agriculture and the environment while working in one of the most exciting public gardens in the world! Apprentices can work their way up the four-tier program. If you enjoy getting your hands dirty and want to work with other teens, GAP may be for you.

Apprentices make a nine-month commitment to GAP, from March to November, which includes spring training, summer programming, and a weekly commitment throughout the spring and fall. See the tier descriptions for more information.

Join us at the Garden to hear all about this urban agriculture and environmental education program for students in grades 9–11. Register here. 

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Eligibility:  Varies by program

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Thrive Scholars provides high-achieving students of color from economically under-resourced communities the opportunities they need to thrive at top colleges and in meaningful careers. They are currently accepting applications for three program offerings; Thrive's 6-year program, Thrive Academy, and the OnRamp program.

• OnRamp is a pre-college program for 10th-grade Black/Generational African-American males from across the country. If you are interested in applying to OnRamp, please click here.

• Our new Thrive Academies Program is a two-year college preparation program for 11th graders, currently offered to students based in Los Angeles and New York City. Scholars will participate in two six-week commuter Thrive Academy summer sessions hosted on a local college campus in the summers of 2024 and 2025. Apply Here

• Our 6-Year Program is a hybrid college and career success program for 11th graders from across the country designed to support Scholars on their journey from high school into high-trajectory careers. During their first two summers, Scholars will participate in 6-week residential Summer Academy sessions at Amherst College and The University of Chicago. Apply Here

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