Upper Manhattan Resource Bank
OPTIONS offers students free college workshops, free college trips, free SAT prep and one-on-one support with a mentor. For more information please contact 212-873-6600 ext. 345
Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute
The Caribbean Cultural Center offers a variety of public programs, classes and exhibitions centered on the theme of black identity and diversity of the African Diaspora in the Americas and the Caribbean. For more information please contact 212-307-7420 or visit http://www.cccadi.org/
East Harlem
Boys & Girls Harbor is a comprehensive educational facility for youth. There are several schools located on the site in addition to an afterschool program and the Harlem Conservatory for the Performing Arts. The conservatory offers children and teens a complete education in music, theater and dance. For more information about the programs offered please contact 212-427-2244 ext. 573 or visit http://www.harborconservatory.org/
Groove With Me
Groove With Me is a youth development organization that uses free dance classes as a way for young women to explore their leadership potential. For more information call 212-987-5910 or visit http://www.groovewithme.org/
El Museo del Barrio
El Museo is dedicated to representing and preserving the art and culture of Puerto Ricans and all Latin Americans in the United States. Exhibitions, educational workshops and more are available at El Museo. Please check http://www.elmuseo.org/ for the latest offerings.
Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center
The Adolescent Health Center provides comprehensive free medical, mental health, family planning, and health education services to young people between the ages of 10-22.
Museum of the City of New York
The Museum of the City of New York offers public programs and exhibitions centered on the history of New York City. For more information visit http://www.mcny.org/ or call 212-534-1672.
Taller Boricua
Founded by local Nuyorican artists in 1970, Taller Boricua is a multicultural institution that showcases the work of established artists and emphasizes the work of young emerging artists. The gallery embraces a wide range of artistic styles and media. For more information visit http://www.tallerboricua.org/
Union Settlement
Union Settlement offers comprehensive services to the residents of East Harlem, including childcare, youth education, college readiness, mental health services, senior services, adult education and HIV care. For more information please visit http://www.unionsettlement.org/ or call 212-828-6000.
Harlem
Aaron Davis Hall offers educational family programming, movie screenings, theater and dance performances. Visit http://www.aarondavishall.org/ for a listing of events.
Apollo Theater
The world famous Apollo Theater offers a multitude of educational programs and performances. For more information please visit http://www.apollotheater.org/.
Schomburg Center for Black Culture
The Schomburg Center is a national research library dedicated to preserving, collecting and providing access to Black culture in America. The Schomburg Center offers a variety of public programs and performances. For more information visit www.nypl.org/research/sc/sc.html or call 212-491-2200.
Studio Museum in Harlem
The Studio Museum offers educational and public programs in addition to exhibiting work from prominent Black artists. For more information visit http://www.studiomuseum.org/
Riverbank State Park
This very accessible, state-of-the-art park offers a multitude of recreational services including indoor/outdoor swimming, skating rink, track and field, theater, restaurants and more. Call 212-694-3600 for information about seasonal recreational opportunities offered.
Bronx Resource Bank
Bronx
BAAD is a performance and workshop space dedicated to presenting cutting edge work of women of color and/or the LGBT community. In addition to organizing two concerts per year BAAD hosts spring dance festival and visual arts exhibition among other events. Check them out at http://www.bronxacademyofartsanddance.org/ or call 718-842-5223.
Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA)
BCA is an arts service organization that provides cultural services and arts programs. On their website you will information on artist grants, links to local cultural institutions and information about the Bronx Trolley tours BCA hosts. For more information visit http://www.bronxarts.org/.
Bronx Museum of the Arts
The Bronx Museum is the premiere arts institution in the borough. In addition to educational programs for adults and youth, the museum hosts free monthly cultural events, known as First Fridays. Visit http://www.bronxmuseum.org/ or call 718- 681-6000 for information about current exhibitions and cultural events.
Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan area zoo in the entire country. Take advantage of this hometown gem! The Bronx Zoo offers a multitude of educational opportunities for youth including photos, videos, podcasts and a Wildlife Theater program. Visit http://www.bronxzoo.com/ for more information.
New York Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens is a wonderful opportunity for you to merge nature and art into your class. Visit http://www.nybg.org/ for more information about exhibits and educational programs.
Hostos Center for Arts and Culture
Hostos Center for Arts and Culture hosts an art gallery, theater and concert hall. Visit www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts or call 718.518.4455 for a listing of events.
Longwood Arts Gallery at Hostos Community College
Longwood Arts Gallery is committed to supporting the work of emerging underrepresented artists. Longwood Arts Gallery is also part of the Bronx Trolley tours offered by the Bronx Council on the Arts.
Pregones Theater
Pregones is a Bronx based ensemble whose mission is to create and perform original work that reflects the Puerto Rican/Latino experience. Visit http://www.pregones.org/ or call 718-585-1202 for a listing of performances.
The Point
The Point is a non-profit dedicated to youth development and the cultural and economic revitalization of the Hunts Point community. The Point offers a variety of programs for youth including visual arts, theater, photography dance and physical theater. The Point also plays an active role in beautifying the Hunts Point community with murals depicting the culture of the South Bronx. Visit http://www.thepoint.org/ or call 718-542-4139
Wave Hill
Wave Hill is a public garden and cultural center. With self-guided tours you can engage your students in a rich dialogue about the intersections of arts, nature and science. Visit http://www.wavehill.org/ for more information.
Other Resources
The Children’s Press Line allows young people access to interview adults and policy makers in their community through interviews and writing articles. Visit http://www.cplmedia.org/
Global Action Project (GAP)
GAP provides media arts training and leadership skills to students in underserved communities
http://www.global-action.org/
Cool Culture
Makes it possible for low-income families in New York to visit and explore the city’s cultural institutions for free, providing children with valuable learning experiences.http://www.cool-culture.org/
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