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Youth Center
Summer Programming
The Roosevelt Island Youth Center Summer Program is a free summer program offered to Roosevelt Island residents ages 7–18. The program runs during the summer months of July through August and provides a safe, supervised environment where youth can participate in a variety of recreational, educational, arts-based, wellness activities, summer trips and more. The goal of the program is to keep kids active, engaged, and socially connected during the summer break with fun and enriching experiences to enhance and further develop their growth as they prepare to enter a new school year.
Registration Process & Requirements
Please see the attached link for our summer program registration:
Summer Program Registration Form- Once the pre-registrations have been thoroughly reviewed, a tentative acceptance email will be sent out to the families who meet the necessary requirements for the summer program.
- Registration is contingent upon receiving ALL mandatory medical forms and consent forms.
- Parent/guardian attend the mandatory virtual orientation.
Program Offerings
Performing and Visual Arts Activities
Traditional & Nontraditional Sports
Fitness & Wellness Activities
Leadership & Civic Engagement Workshops
College & Career Readiness Workshops
Indoor and Outdoor Recreational Activities
Themed-based Activities
Cultural Enrichment Activities
Summer Trips
Culminating Events
Program Dates
Summer 2026
Monday, July 6th
to
Friday, August 21st
Operating Hours
Monday - Friday9 AM - 5 PM
Arrival Time9 AM - 10 AM
Dismissal Hours4 PM - 5 PM