Youth Tech Workshops
Calling all young game developers, illustrators, designers, chefs, movie directors, and musicians! The Youth Tech Workshops are a week of free sessions that encourage young New Yorkers to grow creatively and experience exciting careers that use technology. Whether you want to create a game, a t-shirt logo, a YouTube episode, or much more, we can show you how to get started, how to be safe on the Internet — and most of all, how to have fun!
About Computer Resource Centers
Our digital learning programs offer kids the chance to develop their computer skills and take exciting and enriching digital media classes all year long. Visit our Youth and Teen Programming page to learn more about the types of programs that we offer.
AdBecome a Member
Youth Tech Workshops are available with a free youth membership to our recreation centers, which includes access to our computer resource centers and much more. Visit our Recreation Center Memberships page to learn more about how to apply and the benefits of becoming a member.
Youth Tech Workshops Events
Monday, August 21, 2017
AUG21Illustration Animation: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
9:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m.
Bring your photographs to life! Use Photoshop to create fun animations!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG21Rhythm Roulette: Youth Tech Workshops
at St. Mary’s Recreation Center (in St. Mary’s Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Kids learn how to make hip-hop beats and have the chance to sing and/or rap on those beats, if they choose.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG21Jam Session!: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hansborough Pool and Recreation Center (in Hansborough Recreation Center) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Come sing, rap, or play your heart out as a part of the Hansborough band! We will compose a hit from scratch and upload it to Soundcloud!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG21Hand Talkers Academy: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m.
Let’s learn a new language! This one-day workshop will teach you the basics of American Sign Language.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG21Game Design with Scratch: Youth Tech Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
In this one-day workshop, students learn basic video game coding concepts by making different types of games, including racing, platform, launching, and more!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG21Chef Master: Youth Tech Workshop
at McCarren Play Center (in McCarren Park) , Brooklyn
1:30 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Participants will learn about the science of healthy and delicious eating, alongside the art of cooking and digital photography!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG21Keva Builds: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Mary’s Recreation Center (in St. Mary’s Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Kids and teens will create ramps, baskets, funnels, chutes, etc. while using physics and engineering concepts.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG21Music Video Madness: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hansborough Pool and Recreation Center (in Hansborough Recreation Center) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Kids can design, perform, and film a musical performance using the equipment from Hansborough’s media lab!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG21Chef Master: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
3:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Participants will learn about the science of healthy and delicious eating, alongside the art of cooking and digital photography!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG21Adobe Youth Voices: Youth Tech Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
3:00 p.m. –6:00 p.m.
This one-day workshop is a creative multimedia program for kids and teens that encourages them to explore and analyze their world through video, audio, graphic design, web design, and animation.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG21T-Shirt Logo Design: Youth Tech Workshop
at Chelsea Recreation Center , Manhattan
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Kids create print-ready logos and graphics on Google Chromebooks to heat press to t-shirts! This is a one-day drop-in youth tech workshop.
Free!AUG21Webisode Challenge: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Create your own webisode. Learn the skills from conception to creation of a unique series that can be streamed online.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG21Illustration Animation: Youth Tech Workshop
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Bring your photographs to life using Photoshop!
Free!Best For
KidsTuesday, August 22, 2017
AUG22Jam Session!: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Mary’s Recreation Center (in St. Mary’s Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
Kids can come sing, rap, or play their hearts out as a part of the St. Mary’s band! We will compose a hit from scratch and upload it to Soundcloud! Solo projects welcome, too!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG22Illustration Animation: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
9:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m.
Bring your photographs to life! Use Photoshop to create fun animations!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG22Jam Session!: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hansborough Pool and Recreation Center (in Hansborough Recreation Center) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Come sing, rap, or play your heart out as a part of the Hansborough band! We will compose a hit from scratch and upload it to Soundcloud!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG22Game Design with RPG Maker: Youth Tech Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Ever dream of making your own video games? All it takes is a combination of your imagination and dedication to RPG Maker. Your friends can play your game as the heroes you create.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG22Garden Kitchen Lab: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Kids use cameras and learn about nutrition and agriculture, and eat yummy Brooklyn-grown snacks in this two-day workshop!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG22Chef Master: Youth Tech Workshop
at Red Hook Recreation Center (in Red Hook Recreation Area) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m.
Participants will learn about the science of healthy and delicious eating, alongside the art of cooking and digital photography!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG22Music Factory: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Mary’s Recreation Center (in St. Mary’s Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Students learn to code everyday items (an apple!) to create musical instruments.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG22Rhythm Roulette: Youth Tech Workshops
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Kids learn how to make hip-hop beats and have the chance to sing and/or rap on those beats, if they choose.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG22Music Video Madness: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hansborough Pool and Recreation Center (in Hansborough Recreation Center) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Kids can design, perform, and film a musical performance using the equipment from Hansborough’s media lab!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG223D Animation Music Video: Youth Tech Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Make your favorite characters dance to your tune and become the Dance Dance Revolution digital idol!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG22Illustration Animation: Youth Tech Workshop
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Bring your photographs to life using Photoshop!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG22Garden Kitchen Competition: Youth Tech Workshop
at Chelsea Recreation Center , Manhattan
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Students will learn about healthy living through researching simple and easy recipes. We will learn the basics of media production and how to use a dSLR camera for video production.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG22DJ in a Day: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Learn how to use analog and digital equipment to lay the hottest tracks at your next party.
Free!Best For
KidsWednesday, August 23, 2017
AUG23Illustration Animation: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
9:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m.
Bring your photographs to life! Use Photoshop to create fun animations!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG23Rhythm Roulette: Youth Tech Workshops
at St. Mary’s Recreation Center (in St. Mary’s Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Kids learn how to make hip-hop beats and have the chance to sing and/or rap on those beats, if they choose.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG23Jam Session!: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hansborough Pool and Recreation Center (in Hansborough Recreation Center) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Come sing, rap, or play your heart out as a part of the Hansborough band! We will compose a hit from scratch and upload it to Soundcloud!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG23Game Design with Scratch: Youth Tech Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
In this one-day workshop, students learn basic video game coding concepts by making different types of games, including racing, platform, launching, and more!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG23Keva Builds: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Mary’s Recreation Center (in St. Mary’s Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Kids and teens will create ramps, baskets, funnels, chutes, etc. while using physics and engineering concepts.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG23Rhythm Roulette: Youth Tech Workshops
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Kids learn how to make hip-hop beats and have the chance to sing and/or rap on those beats, if they choose.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG23Music Video Madness: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hansborough Pool and Recreation Center (in Hansborough Recreation Center) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Kids can design, perform, and film a musical performance using the equipment from Hansborough’s media lab!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG23Become a YouTuber: Youth Tech Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
3:00 p.m. –6:00 p.m.
Learn to use a video camera and edit your recordings to tell your stories!
Free!Must See
EventAUG23Garden Kitchen Competition: Youth Tech Workshop
at Chelsea Recreation Center , Manhattan
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Kids learn video production through filming a healthy cooking show competition in this two-day workshop!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG23T-Shirt Logo Design: Youth Tech Workshop
at Chelsea Recreation Center , Manhattan
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Kids create print-ready logos and graphics on Google Chromebooks to heat press to t-shirts! This is a one-day drop-in youth tech workshop.
Free!AUG23Webisode Challenge: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Create your own webisode. Learn the skills from conception to creation of a unique series that can be streamed online.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG23Illustration Animation: Youth Tech Workshop
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Bring your photographs to life using Photoshop!
Free!Best For
KidsThursday, August 24, 2017
AUG24Jam Session!: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Mary’s Recreation Center (in St. Mary’s Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
Kids can come sing, rap, or play their hearts out as a part of the St. Mary’s band! We will compose a hit from scratch and upload it to Soundcloud! Solo projects welcome, too!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG24Illustration Animation: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
9:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m.
Bring your photographs to life! Use Photoshop to create fun animations!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG24Jam Session!: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hansborough Pool and Recreation Center (in Hansborough Recreation Center) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Come sing, rap, or play your heart out as a part of the Hansborough band! We will compose a hit from scratch and upload it to Soundcloud!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG24Game Design with RPG Maker: Youth Tech Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Ever dream of making your own video games? All it takes is a combination of your imagination and dedication to RPG Maker. Your friends can play your game as the heroes you create.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG24Garden Kitchen Lab: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Kids use cameras and learn about nutrition and agriculture, and eat yummy Brooklyn-grown snacks in this two-day workshop!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG24Chef Master: Youth Tech Workshop
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m.
Participants will learn about the science of healthy and delicious eating, alongside the art of cooking and digital photography!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG24Music Factory: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Mary’s Recreation Center (in St. Mary’s Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Students learn to code everyday items (an apple!) to create musical instruments.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG24Rhythm Roulette: Youth Tech Workshops
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Kids learn how to make hip-hop beats and have the chance to sing and/or rap on those beats, if they choose.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG24Music Video Madness: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hansborough Pool and Recreation Center (in Hansborough Recreation Center) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Kids can design, perform, and film a musical performance using the equipment from Hansborough’s media lab!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG243D Animation Music Video: Youth Tech Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Make your favorite characters dance to your tune and become the Dance Dance Revolution digital idol!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG24Illustration Animation: Youth Tech Workshop
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Bring your photographs to life using Photoshop!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG24Garden Kitchen Competition: Youth Tech Workshop
at Chelsea Recreation Center , Manhattan
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Students will learn about healthy living through researching simple and easy recipes. We will learn the basics of media production and how to use a dSLR camera for video production.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG24DJ in a Day: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Learn how to use analog and digital equipment to lay the hottest tracks at your next party.
Free!Best For
KidsFriday, August 25, 2017
AUG25Illustration Animation: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
9:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m.
Bring your photographs to life! Use Photoshop to create fun animations!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG25Rhythm Roulette: Youth Tech Workshops
at St. Mary’s Recreation Center (in St. Mary’s Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Kids learn how to make hip-hop beats and have the chance to sing and/or rap on those beats, if they choose.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG253D Makerspace!: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hansborough Pool and Recreation Center (in Hansborough Recreation Center) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
This one-time workshop will introduce kids who are younger than 14 years old to the world of 3D sculpting, 3D printing, 3D scanning, CAD modeling, and so much more!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG25Hand Talkers Academy: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m.
Let’s learn a new language! This one-day workshop will teach you the basics of American Sign Language.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG25Game Design with Scratch: Youth Tech Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
In this one-day workshop, students learn basic video game coding concepts by making different types of games, including racing, platform, launching, and more!
Free!Best For
KidsAUG25Code Commander: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hansborough Pool and Recreation Center (in Hansborough Recreation Center) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m. –3:00 p.m.
Kids (younger than 14 years old) learn how to code by solving a set of puzzles and by programming different members of their army.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG25Keva Builds: Youth Tech Workshop
at St. Mary’s Recreation Center (in St. Mary’s Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Kids and teens will create ramps, baskets, funnels, chutes, etc. while using physics and engineering concepts.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG25Rhythm Roulette: Youth Tech Workshops
at St. Johns Recreation Center , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Kids learn how to make hip-hop beats and have the chance to sing and/or rap on those beats, if they choose.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG25Become a YouTuber: Youth Tech Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
3:00 p.m. –6:00 p.m.
Learn to use a video camera and edit your recordings to tell your stories!
Free!Must See
EventAUG25T-Shirt Logo Design: Youth Tech Workshop
at Chelsea Recreation Center , Manhattan
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Kids create print-ready logos and graphics on Google Chromebooks to heat press to t-shirts! This is a one-day drop-in youth tech workshop.
Free!AUG25Code Commander: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hansborough Pool and Recreation Center (in Hansborough Recreation Center) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m. –6:00 p.m.
Kids (younger than 14 years old) learn how to code by solving a set of puzzles and programming different members of their army.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG25Webisode Challenge: Youth Tech Workshop
at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Create your own webisode. Learn the skills from conception to creation of a unique series that can be streamed online.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG25Illustration Animation: Youth Tech Workshop
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Bring your photographs to life using Photoshop!
Free!Best For
KidsSaturday, August 26, 2017
AUG26Game Design with RPG Maker: Youth Tech Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
Ever dream of making your own video games? All it takes is a combination of your imagination and dedication to RPG Maker.
Free!Best For
KidsAUG263D Animation Music Video: Youth Tech Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m.
Kids (younger than 14 years old) can create their own music videos using animated characters to dance in 3D!
Free!
Source: Youth Tech Workshops : NYC Parks
