Summer Rising Program - Registration Begins

What

Summer Rising Program - Registration Begins

When

4/26/2021

Summer Rising Grades K-8

Summer Rising is New York City’s free summer program for any City child in grades K–8, including students with disabilities, who wants to participate.

We are planning the City's most exciting summer ever! For the first time, we will fully integrate the strengths of DOE academics with the Department of Youth & Community Development’s (DYCD) school-based enrichment programming. Students in grades K–8 will get outside, learn, and engage with peers and caring adults in safe, supervised, and enriching ways.

All K–8 students participating in programs will have access to academic classes and enrichment programming, including field trips, arts activities and outdoor recreation. Students will engage in daily community building and social emotional learning activities.

Summer Rising will address academic and social emotional needs of our youth through tailored support. These programs will provide a bridge to next school year and allow students to reconnect with one another and with their schools. They will address unfinished learning while providing avenues for recreation, exploration, and fun.

Program Overview
Summer Rising will be available in every neighborhood.
All programs will be run by local school leaders and trusted community-based organizations.
Summer Rising programs are full day and in-person experiences
All programs will create a bridge back to school in the fall and give parents peace of mind as they return to work.
The environment will be safe and supportive. Staff members are prepared to respond to children’s social and emotional needs.
Summer programs will offer academic support, arts, recreation, and social-emotional support.
There will be local field trips to parks, pools, and other enriching outdoor venues that are educational and in accordance with State health and safety guidelines.
Breakfast, lunch, and a snack will be served to each student.
Health and Safety
All programs will follow rigorous health and safety protocols, including social distancing and mask wearing. All locations will have access to testing, nursing support and a telehealth call center.

More information about testing protocols and health policies for summer will be available soon on the DOE's COVID-19 Information and Updates page.

Summer Rising Calendar
Grades K-5
July 6 to August 20 (except July 20)
Monday–Friday
8 AM–6 PM
Grades 6-8
July 6 to August 12 (except July 20)
Monday–Thursday
8 AM–4 PM
Grades 9-12
July 6 to August 13 (except July 20)
Schools will program students for courses and activities within Monday to Friday, at hours throughout the day to accommodate your student’s schedule.
Students with 12-month IEPs (D75 and ESY)
July 2 to August 13 (except July 5 and July 20)
Monday–Friday
8 AM–2:30 PM or 8:10 AM–2:40 PM for Students with 12-month IEPs
Registration
For Summer Rising programs (grades K-8) families can sign up through the Discover DYCD website(Open external link) starting on Monday, April 26. Schools will also reach out to families to encourage them to sign up and help them do so.

High schools will reach out students in the coming weeks to discuss participation.

Students with 12-month IEPs will be contacted about participating in their IEP-recommended programs and about their learning preferences (remote or in person).

All New York City residents are eligible for Summer Rising programs. If your student is a New York City resident but does not attend a DOE school, you should apply to a program that is in your neighborhood.