Rockaway Waterfront Alliance offers the SALT program for students ages 15-19 who are interested in doing environmental science field work. Students will take part in collecting scientific data and research with RWA partner universities and educational institutes presently conducting research on Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway shoreline. Students will also be involved in RWA shoreline restoration projects and will spend time each day out on the water learning to kayak and surf with certified instructors.

Each weekly session, students take part in different research projects. Students will receive community service hours that can be used toward their high school graduation requirements.

The program takes place at the RWA headquarters and runs weekdays from 10 AM-4 PM.

Session 1: 6/11-6/15/18 (full)
Session 2: 6/18-6/22/18 (space still available)

If you are interested in environmental science research or love the water, then this is the program for you!

At Manhattan Fencing Center's summer programs, students learn one of the most elegant, exhilarating, and safest sports that teaches discipline, coordination, and sportsmanship.

In addition to fencing, camps offer add-on options of chess and dance, which help develop the mental game and footwork needed to foil opponents on and off the strip.

Located in NYC’s Olympic fencing facility, camp is ideal for beginner and intermediate fencers. Fencing groups are separated by age and experience. Activities include fencing games, footwork, drills, and open bouting.

Bloomingdale School of Music presents "Way Out", a one-week music composition and creative workshop for ages 11-18.

A wild ensemble experience, Way Out is a chance for students interested in trying their hand at composition to collaborate in imaginative and fun new ways. Working outside of staff paper, students in this class create pieces using experimental sounds while working with friends and using the space around them. Participants will develop and experiment with sounds, form, and ensemble play.

The weeklong workshop will result in a final piece that will be performed by the creators.

Students are required to have at least two years of experience on their instrument and be age eleven or older at the start of the workshop.

The workshop runs Monday, July 23 through Friday, July 27, 2018 from 9 AM-4 PM. Please visit the website for more information.

Bloomingdale School of Music presents "Pictures at a Music School", a one-week workshop for children ages 6-10.

Join the orchestra at the piano! While students explore the orchestral world deeply through Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition", they will also explore piano playing and music composition through interactive and playful experiences. Students will learn more about the instruments of the orchestra than ever before, and they'll get to experience:

• Hands-on trials of each section of the orchestra 
• Meeting real performers
• Exploring piano playing further
• Composing music through interactive play.

Pictures at a Music School is open to students without any or with some experience in music study; participation in Carnival of the Instruments is not required but is encouraged. Please visit the website for a schedule and more information.

Bloomingdale School of Music presents Carnival of the Instruments, a one-week workshop for ages 6-10.

Discover the wonderful world of music through the classic piece "Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saens. Students will receive an array of musical experiences that will develop them both as listeners and active participants in the creation of music. In addition to exploring the instruments of the orchestra, classes will include:

• Movement
• Singing exercises
• Introduction to musical concepts
• Basic keyboarding skills in both ensemble and individual settings.​

At the end of the week, students will be given an opportunity to showcase their new skills in a final performance for friends and family. Carnival of the Instruments is open to students without any or with some experience in music study. Please visit the website for a schedule and more information.

Coastal Sports NJ’s camp curriculum is designed to introduce, develop, and sharpen individual skills. Individuals are then instructed on how to apply those fundamental skills to practical game situations. Instruction is focused on all of the basic building blocks of the sport—the skills that are paramount to becoming the most complete player possible.

Coastal Sports NJ offers soccer and basketball full-day and half-day camps from 6/25/18-8/31/18. Early-bird discounts are available.

Visit the website for more info and to register.

Manhattan College Summer Day Camp is an educational camp for kids ages 5-14 offering a truly unique experience, combining the vast resources of a higher education institution with learning-based activities that will keep children engaged all day. Campers will have access to Manhattan College resources such as classrooms, computer labs, and the five-story library. The camp will take place on campus at the convenient New York City location. The program runs from Monday, June 25th to Friday, August 17th from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Manhattan College Summer Day Camp combines fun with learning as kids participate in activities designed to help them develop new skills, try out new hobbies, and make long-lasting friendships. Children will expand their creativity through art, math, and reading activities as well as learning a number of important skills using computers and science.

STEM New Jersey is an after-school enrichment program located in Tenafly. Offerings include a full weekly curriculum with classes in subjects such as electronics, robotics, VR, sciences, mathematics, and much more, plus summer camps and birthday parties.

Visit the website for information about STEM New Jersey's summer camp programs.