Engineering, media and math, taught by paid youth teachers
Free for students to attend. Every program is taught by paid youth teachers from the districts we serve.
5 programs currently open
Talk about what's going on in the world, then get your hands on the technology that's changing it. It's every week and for the whole neighborhood, so bring a friend!
Express Newark · 54 Halsey St
Learn computer science, software engineering, AI, design, and product thinking. Students grow their skills through relatable lectures, small-group projects, and hands-on coding. Along the way, they hear from guest speakers in tech, go on local trips, and build lasting friendships over daily breakfast and lunch. Students form teams to build AI-powered iOS apps that solve real community problems. The summer ends with a community showcase where students present their work to family, friends, and local partners.
Rutgers Newark
A small-group math club at Belmont-Runyon School building confidence and resilience for problem-solving through hands-on activities, visual learning and games, with exposure to algebra and other advanced math concepts. Sessions run twice a week during winter and spring, taught by youth and community teachers, with weekly social-emotional check-ins built into every session.
Belmont-Runyon School
Ever wonder how your phone charges, how lights turn on, or how robots work? It's Electric is where you find out by actually building stuff. Solder circuits, wire switches, code microcontrollers, and make LEDs dance. Break things (safely), fix things, and discover if you're the type who likes working with their hands, designing tech, or both. No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to try.
Local universities, schools and community centers
Digital storytelling and media production program where students learn video editing, podcasting, and content creation.
13th Ave and McKinley
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