Outside Opportunities

Lots of NYC organizations offer after-school, Saturday, or summer programs for high school students. These programs are a great way to pursue interests in a new setting; meet people from other schools who share your interests; learn new skills; and boost your resume. Below is a partial list of organizations offering programs that we think CHA students will find interesting (starting with a few that CHA students have loved).

International Center of Photography
Teen AcademyOpens in a new browser tab (Photography)
(Don't be turned off by the price—it is possible to get scholarships here.)

Joan Mitchell Foundation
Saturday Studio ProgramOpens in a new browser tab (Studio Art)

American Museum of Natural History
After-School ProgramOpens in a new browser tab (Science)

Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum
DesignPrepOpens in a new browser tab (Art/Design)

High 5 Tickets to the Arts
Teen Reviewers and Critics (TRaC)Opens in a new browser tab (Writing)

Noguchi Museum
Making your MarkOpens in a new browser tab (summer program) (Art)
Teen Advisory BoardOpens in a new browser tab (Museum Administration)

Eyebeam Art & Technology Center
Digital Day CampOpens in a new browser tab (Art/Technology)

New York Hall of Science
NY Sci ExplainersOpens in a new browser tab (Science)

New York Theatre Workshop
Mind the GapOpens in a new browser tab (Writing)