Free Program for Young Artists

The Center for Black Literature in association with Rush Philanthropic, the National Conference of Artists and Theatre for the Free People present:
Black Artist as Activist Youth Arts Program.
As a component of this program, The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College (CUNY) will offer FREE arts workshops to youth ages 16 – 25 which focus on issues of social justice and peace. The writing, performance, and visual art workshops will be presented at various locations throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan starting Fall 2009. Registration is available online at www.theatreforthefreepeople.com

Free Video Production Workshop

MIX NYC is offering a free video production workshop for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, & questioning (LGBTQ) youth & young adults called “A Different Take.” This free program will teach people all aspects of digital video production including scriptwriting, directing, shooting, sound track design, & editing. This is an intensive workshop that requires a substantial commitment over 2 and half months to produce a 5-minute video.

www.mixnyc.org

(Thanks for the link, Billy!)

Dance Space Line

Dance/NYC, Fractured Atlas, and DanCAcT have recently launched the new Dance Space Line. This phone line provides up-to-date information on available rehearsal dance space each morning. You can either call in to hear the recorded message or follow the Dance Space Line on Twitter to receive updates. Dance Space Line: 1-888-DSL-DNYC (1-888-375-3692). Twitter users: log in and search for "NYCDSL". Visit www.nycDanceSpaces.org for complete information on all dance rehearsal space listings.

National Playwriting Competition

WANTED: FULL LENGTH STAGE PLAYS
METLIFE NUESTRAS VOCES
NATIONAL PLAYWRITING COMPETITION 2009

Postmarked Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2009.

Repertorio Español is looking for unproduced full length stage plays that are relevant and unique to the Hispanic experience in the United States.

• Winning Play will be produced at Repertorio Español.

• Top Five will receive cash awards.

• Finalists will receive a staged reading at Repertorio.

For Guidelines and Application contact Allison at aav@repertorio.org.

Check-out our website at www.repertorio.org for a complete list of descriptions and finalists.

The Lifestories Youth Ensemble

Peer Educators

Here's another summer resource: Teens PACT is looking for peer educators.

Calling all teens! Teens P.A.C.T.'s highly successful Peer Educator program is currently recruiting teens for peer educator positions that include paid summer training and after-school hours. We are looking for young people that are outgoing, interested in teen issues, and dedicated to making a difference in their communities. If selected, peer educators (10-14) will receive approximately 200 hours of training in sexual health throughout the summer. Upon completion, they will be required to work after school delivering positive messages to their peers.

Applications are due May 15th.

Michele Perlman, MPH
Community Healthcare Network
Teens PACT Program Director
mperlman@chnnyc.org
(718) 387-7426

Summer Internships for HS Students

High School Internship Bank

Arts
Theater
The New Victory Theater:
New Vic/New 42 Youth Corps, which includes both The New Vic Usher Corps and The New 42 Apprentice Program, realizes this mission by creating paid employment opportunities for a diverse, multilingual group of participants from across the city, as well as the nation. Please note, you must be at least sixteen years old to participate in either program. The New Victory Apprentice Program, contact the Education Department for an application at 646.223.3092 or email apprenticeprogram@new42.org.

Visual Art
Brooklyn Museum of the Arts:
Share your love of art with others through an internship, apprenticeship, or work-study position at the Brooklyn Museum. Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program - For more information about becoming a BCAP Summer Camp Counselor-in-Training, go to bcap.heartofbrooklyn.org/information-for-counselors, contact camp@heartofbrooklyn.org, or call (718) 638-7700 x16.
Children’s Museum of Manhattan:
The Summer Junior Staff Internship Program is a 10 week internship. Fifteen to twenty students from high schools all over New York City work alongside museum staff and college interns. Summer JSIs assist lead educators with guided tours for visiting camp groups and provide fun and educational activities for children and families in our interactive exhibits. Summer JSIs also take part in professional development, team building and creativity workshops. Application is available online at http://www.cmom.org/teachers/hsinterns.html. Contact David Rios at drios@cmom.org.
International Center for Photography:
ICP's Teen Academy program offers a range of opportunities for teenagers to begin and further develop their knowledge of photography. In-class sessions range from ten-week classes in black-and-white and color instruction to a yearlong intensive program focusing on professional applications. For more information, contact Community Programs at 212.857.0061 or teen_academy@icp.org.
Whitney Museum of Art Youth Insights Program:
Youth Insights is a paid, semester-long after school opportunity for New York City teens that explores the museum in the context of contemporary art and culture. Students are invited to apply for fall or spring programs. To apply, look here: http://www.whitney.org/www/programs/eventInformation.jsp?EventTypeID=5

Dance
Broadway Dance Center
Broadway Dance Center’s Summer Intern Program offers a unique opportunity for intensive dance training and the remarkable opportunity to learn about the dance industry by working behind the scenes at the Summer PULSE event. To apply, look at http://www.bwydance.com/workshops/intern/summer_intern.shtml#apply

Writing
Teen Reviewers & Critics at High 5
Ever dream of being a critic for The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, The Source or The New York Times? High 5's TRaC (Teen Reviewers & Critics) Program is where you'll get your start. TRaC is an exceptional opportunity for committed high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who want to explore and experience the vast arts scene in New York City. For this free nine-week program Download an application form or visit www.high5tix.org/TRAC. Questions? Contact High 5's Director of Education, Eric Ost, at 212.750.0555 x208 or eost@high5tix.org.

Museums
Children’s Center at the Museum of the City of New York:
This program is open to young adults ages 17-21 or graduating seniors. Call or email Debbie Ardendo at 212 524 1672 ex 3390 or dardemendo@mcny.org. Saturday Academy for students in grades 8 – 12 is a free, elective six-week program for students interested in American History or SAT preparation. Best of all, there’s no homework or testing and all course materials are provided! Students may enroll in one or two courses a semester. After completing all course requirements, participants receive a Certificate of Achievement.
New York Hall of Science
High School Explainer Interns - As a part of the Science Career Ladder program, high school students assist in the Preschool Place with puppet shows and science storytime and in the Activity Area creating science related arts and crafts projects with children and families. This is a volunteer position, but after one semester interns may be eligible to apply for a paid position. For more information on becoming an Explainer Intern, please contact Jennifer Correa at 718.699.0005 ext. 345 or jcorrea@nyscience.org.
Environment
Alley Pond Environmental Center
APEC offers the Field Biology Internship for sophomores and juniors and the Senior Independent Internship for seniors. This program is geared toward introducing students to environmental field studies. For an application contact info@alleypond.com or call 718-229-4000
Rocking the Boat
Rocking the Boat uses traditional wooden boatbuilding and on-water education to work with teens in the South Bronx. Students need not have any prior boatbuilding or carpentry experience, only the desire to have new experiences and the willingness to put in the effort to learn new things.
Contact Chris Kautz at chris@rockingtheboat.org and tell him Kaya sent you.
Leadership
Central Park Conservancy
The Summer Internship Program provides full-time summer jobs with the Central Park Conservancy for high school students. There are a variety of positions available, including horticulture, visitor centers, camp, recreation, operations, and administrative support in the marketing, development, and education departments. For information about internships please contact Vanessa Francisco at 212-360-1439 or e-mail youth@centralparknyc.org.
Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship
All participating students have to show an interest in law by enrolling in a law-related curriculum in high school or participating in moot court or mock trial competitions. For more information, contact Gabrielle Brown at 212 382-6624 (gbrown@nycbar.org).

Other Opportunities
High 5 Tickets to the Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to making the arts affordable for teens. Through High 5, teens ages 13 to 18 can buy $5 tickets to the best of New York City dance, music, theater and visual arts events all year round.
In order to purchase tickets, all you need is an interest in the arts, a school ID and $5. Each teen may buy one extra $5 ticket for an adult if you'd like to go with a parent, teacher or mentor. If you would like to go to an arts event as a group, use our Take 5 Program to buy 5 tickets at $5 each and get a sixth ticket free to use for a teen or adult.
If you are interested in the visual arts, tickets to museums are two for $5 every day. We also have theater, dance, symphonies, Hip-Hop, film and spoken work, so check out our Events Calendar for a complete listing of events.
To purchase the tickets, you can do so online with a credit card or with cash at the High 5 office located at 1 East 53rd Street, 5th Floor (near the 5th & 53rd stop on the E or V lines). Or call us at 212-750-0555 and we can process your order over the phone during office hours.
All the arts, all the time, all for $5.

The New York Times Wants Your Photos

From the Times, cool project, nice design:

Picturing the Recession

NYTimes.com readers are sending in their photos from around the world. How do you see the recession playing out in your community? What signs of hardship or resilience stand out? How are you or your family personally affected? Creative ways of documenting the changes around you are encouraged.

Art School in Crown Heights

This art school in Crown Heights is having a fundraiser. Maybe your students want to take classes there during the summer?

Urban River Arts Presents
T h e S e c r e t C a f e

Chef Andrea Martin is donating her time & culinary expertise to help raise money for Urban River Arts Please come join us for B R U N C H Sunday April 5th, 2009 We will be serving a seasonal menu made with organic ingredients Coffee or tea & mimosa are also included Pastries compliments of Chef Eliza Thomson There will be 3 seatings: 10am 11:30am 1pm Reservations Only! RSVP at urbanriverarts@gmail.com or call 917-584-4616 Donations begin at $20 Make your reservation NOW! Seating is limited to 12 people per time slot. Live Music by Pianist Sam Thomson Urban River Arts www.urbanriverarts.org 690 St. Marks Ave, ground floor, between Rogers & Nostrand Trains: A to Nostrand Ave, 2/3/4/5 to Franklin Ave

Free BAX Workshop

(Thanks for sending this in, Nora!)

Friday March 13, 2009 -- 6-9:00 PM
Your Teaching IS Your Art -- THE PATH

Taught by Michael Wiggins

Who is this workshop for?
For the performing artist who wants to teach, the new to the field teaching artist, or the teacher who needs a boost! The focus is on High School age students.

This FREE 3 HOUR WORKSHOP explores tools and tricks of the trade of working in the arts-in-education field. Participants will walk away with a framework of how to build lesson plans, effective planning and networking opportunities.

Enrich your teaching with your passion
and your passion with your teaching!

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009.
Call 718-832-0018 or email Pene@bax.org to register.
www.bax.org

(BAX is also hosting the 2009 Teen Arts Conference on March 13th and 14th, which has all kinds of free workshops for youth and oldies. Don't forget to pre-register, though.)

Queens Community Resources

Museums

P.S. 1 Contemporary Art CenterIn Long Island City, P.S. 1 is an internationally renowned museum devoted to contemporary art. Except for Queens MOMA, it's the preeminent spot for art in the borough.
Museum of the Moving Image The Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens, is a great museum for the whole family. There is a wonderful balance of hands-on activities and information on the history and technical aspects of the motion picture industry. The museum houses the largest repository of moving images in the country, and shows classic films at its theater.
Queens Museum of ArtThe Queens Museum of Art, located in Flushing Meadows Park, features work by contemporary and local artists, and houses a gorgeous, detailed scale model of New York City in its entirety. The building was once part of the 1938 World's Fair, and is next to the Unisphere, a highlight of the 1965 World's Fair. It was also the first home of the United Nations.
Long Island City Art TourTour of the art scene in Long Island City, the highest concentration of art in New York City, outside of Manhattan.
Queens County Farm Museum - Visitors GuideThe Queens County Farm Museum is a working, educational farm on a 47-acre site on the edge of Queens, right on the Nassau County border. The events and activities at the farm make it a great way to spend an afternoon, especially with a few city-raised kids in tow.
NY Hall of ScienceInteractive science museum in Flushing Meadows, the NY Hall of Science is known for its children's programming and its Rocket Park featuring the "first U.S. spacecraft."
Socrates Sculpture ParkOn the East River waterfront, the Socrates Sculpture Park hosts outdoor sculpture by contemporary artists and hosts some great summertime events, always free and open to the public.
Isamu Noguchi Museum The Isamu Noguchi Museum was founded by the sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Its home in Long Island City features indoor galleries around an outdoor sculpture garden.
5 PointzMore a living outdoor gallery than a museum, 5 Pointz is a former warehouse covered in graffiti or street art. The building's facade is a willing canvas for the best aerosol artists in New York City.
Fisher Landau Center for ArtThe Fisher Landau Center for Art houses a private collection of contemporary art work, from 1960 to present day. Highlights at this free Long Island City museum include art by Jasper Johns and Kiki Smith.
King Manor MuseumKing Manor Museum is a quiet step back to the early nineteenth century admidst the bustle of downtown Jamaica, Queens. The museum, a Federal-era mansion, is in 11-acre King Park, the site of local concerts and events.
The Sculpture Center in Long Island CityThis organization supports experimentation and excellence in contemporary sculpture. Its Long Island City building, designed by Maya Lin, features exhibition space. Check their website for current exhibits and other events.
Bowne House Museum Bowne House Museum in Flushing was first built in 1661, and has not been modified since 1830. It is one of the finest examples of vernacular Dutch/English architecture in the country, and features authentic furniture and a pewter collection.

Jamaica
Jamaica Center for Arts & LearningThis nonprofit arts organization in Jamaica offers public programs at its landmark building, which houses art galleries, art studios, dance studios, a theater, and other arts spaces.
Black Spectrum TheaterPresents theater, concerts, and films examining issues of concern to the African-American community at 400-seat theater. Also hosts after-school programming.

Jackson Heights
Little India in Jackson HeightsA walking tour of Little India, a South Asian enclave in Jackson Heights.
Jackson Heights - Neighborhood ProfileJackson Heights profile covering housing, real estate, dining, and local organizations.
Photos of Jackson Heights Historic DistrictJackson Heights started in the 1920s as a planned community of novel cooperative apartment buildings, designed to let in plenty of light and air, and often with a private, interior garden. Enjoy these photos of Jackson Heights Historic District.

Flushing
Kissena Park in Flushing, QueensKissena Park in Flushing is a major park, but the vibe says undiscovered, neighborhood spot.
Queens Botanical Gardens The Queens Botanical Gardens in Flushing, Queens, has great gardens for strolling, plus frequent educational events about plant life. Contact them about hosting your wedding in the Gardens.
Flushing Town Hall - Visitors Guide to Flushing Town HallFlushing Town Hall is the premier music and arts venue in northern Queens. The Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts runs a tight ship with local artists in the gallery, jazz and other msuic in the concert hall, and special family programs and festivals.

Old School Queens
Glendale, Middle Village, Maspeth, and Ridgewood are a fascinating series of neighborhoods bordering Brooklyn in western Queens.
· Maspeth
· Middle Village
· Ridgewood
Queens Zoo - Review and Guide to the Zoo in the ParkThe Queens Zoo is a small zoo devoted to North and South American animals, tucked on the Corona side of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. It's a worthy destination. Here's all about the Queens Zoo and how to get there.
The Mets at Shea Stadium- What's better than an afternoon at the ball game, eating peanuts, and watching the Mets pull off a miracle? No doubt, there will be another miracle, if not this year, then next. Seats at Shea are less expensive than at Yankee Stadium. Plus, there's plenty of parking and plenty of tailgating to get you ready for the ball game.
Queens Chronicle-
The Queens Chronicle is the largest community newspaper group in Queens, publishing 8 separate editions every week, covering the entire borough with a total circulation of 160,000 newspapers. Contacts for press clips or visits: http://www.queenschronicle.com/contact.html
Queens Library-
great for research projects, contacting for space, special events, and more. An important place to connect young people to, and a friendly neighborhood site: http://www.queenslibrary.org/index.aspx

Bronx and Upper Manhattan Community Resources

Upper Manhattan Resource Bank

Upper Westside

Goddard Riverside: OPTIONS Center for Educational and Career Choices
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
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 at City College
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

Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (BAAD)
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

Children’s Press Line
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/

Brooklyn Community Resources

For all of you in Brooklyn who want some local community resources for feild trips or collaborations...

Museums

Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave at St Marks AveCrown Heights(718) 735-4400 Subway & Bus Directions - Map - Website Founded in 1899, the Brooklyn Children's Museum was the first museum ever created solely for children. A rooftop terrace, hands-on exhibits, and 27,000 objects in its permanent collection make visiting the museum an educational experience for kids and adults alike.

Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont Street at Clinton StBrooklyn Heights(718) 735-4400Subway & Bus Directions - Map - Website A museum and library devoted to preserving Brooklyn's historic past. Offers guided walking and architectural tours throughout Brooklyn, educational programs, and exhibits.

Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway at Washington AveProspect Heights(718) 638-5000Subway & Bus Directions - Map - Website One of the largest museums in the country, the Brooklyn Museum houses ancient and contemporary art. Its vast collections include an immense amount of Egyptian art and artifacts and paintings and sculptures from throughout the globe.

Coney Island Museum
1208 Surf Ave near West 12th StConey Island(718) 372-5159Subway & Bus Directions - Map - Website Dedicated to the preservation of Coney Island history, this museum may be small, but it offers an interesting glimpse into Coney Island's colorful past.

Kurdish Library and Museum
345 Park Place at Underhill AveProspect Heights(718) 783-7930Subway & Bus Directions - Map - Website The only museum of its kind in the United States, the Kurdish Library and Museum's collection includes costumes, weavings and crafts, and extensive reference services documenting the history and culture of the Kurdish people.

Lefferts Homestead Historic House Museum
Flatbush Ave at Ocean AveIn Prospect Park, near Lefferts Garden(718) 789-2822Subway & Bus Directions - Map - Website This 18th century house sits in the middle of Prospect Park and boasts a working garden, interactive pre-Colonial exhibits, and ongoing educational programs.

Micro Museum
123 Smith St between Dean St and Pacific StCobble Hill(718) 797-3116Subway & Bus Directions - Map - Website This art center hosts over 600 working artists and offers visual art exhibits every Saturday from 12pm to 7pm.

New York Transit Museum
Corner of Boerum Pl and Schermerhorn StBrooklyn Heights(718) 694-1600Subway & Bus Directions - Map - Website Located in a 1936 subway station in Brooklyn Heights, the New York Transit Museum explores the history and development of public transportation. A collection of vintage trains and engaging exhibits make it a destination worth visiting.

Waterfront Museum
290 Conover St at Pier 44Red Hook(718) 624-4719Subway & Bus Directions - Map - Website It's not often that you'll find a museum on a barge. This institution operates from a boat docked in Red Hook and provides educational programs and exhibits that aim to preserve the rich history of the New York City waterfront.

Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum.
5816 Clarendon Road at East 58th StEast Flatbush(718) 629-5400Subway & Bus Directions - Map - Website The Wyckoff House is New York City's oldest structure. The building now serves as a museum documenting early Dutch and English farming in the region. Educational programs include farm demonstrations and cooking and food preservation seminars.

Coney Island

New York Aquarium
Surf Ave and West 8th StConey Island(718) 265-FISHSubway & Bus Directions - Map - Website The New York Aquarium sits on 14 acres of seaside property in Coney Island and has exhibits featuring over 8,000 animals.

Coney Island offers something for everyone. watch a baseball game at Keyspan Park; ride the historic Wonder Wheel (built in 1920) and Cyclone roller coaster (built in 1927) in Astroland, New York City's largest amusement park; or just spend a day relaxing on the beach and enjoying the neighborhood's boardwalk, which stretches for three miles.

Canarsie

Canarsie Courier
http://www.canarsiecourier.com/

Old Canarsie House
Historical Buildings, Schools, Canarsie Pier, and forgotten NY facts http://www.oldcanarsie.com/

Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach Neighborhood Association
provides links to local events and a great place to connect with the community
http://www.brightonbeach.com/Updates_and_Events.html

Old School Brooklyn
Brooklyn History - An OverviewLearn more about how the Dutch colony of Breuckelen eventually became one of the most populated areas in the United States. A history of Brooklyn and its landmarks.
The Green-Wood CemeteryRolling hills, four ponds, and nearly 500 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds make the historic Green-Wood Cemetery an oasis worth visiting.
Lefferts Historic HouseExplore over 200 years of history at Lefferts Historic House in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Visitors of all ages can participate in craft activities, play with interactive exhibits, and learn about pre-Colonial history.
The Williamsburgh Savings Bank At 512 feet, the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower is the tallest structure in Brooklyn. Learn more about this historic building.
The Manhattan BridgeSince 1909, the Manhattan Bridge has provided a gateway into Brooklyn from Canal Street in Manhattan. Find out more about this beautiful suspension bridge.
Brooklyn Historical SocietyMuseum and library dedicated to the preservation of Brooklyn history.

Photo Class

NYU has a class called Community Collaborations (CoCo) that allows college kids to teach photo classes to teenagers on the Lower East Side. Alissa and I took the class, and here is there website. Leave them a comment, mayhap they'll leave you one, too.

They still have a few slots for teenagers in their classes. Let me know ASAP if you know anyone who'd be interested.