Summer Rising 2023 is a partnership between New York City Public Schools and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Summer Rising is free and available to all NYC students in grades K-8, pending seat availability.
Here are a few key points that will be useful to share with families
- New York City Public Schools and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) will offer approximately 110,000 Summer Rising seats available for 2023
- Any student attending school in NYC, who is currently in grades K-8 (in the 2022-2023 school year) is eligible for Summer Rising. Charter students, nonpublic school students, and homeschool students in NYC are also eligible
- Programs will be full-day, in-person, and planned and operated collaboratively by school principals and community-based organizations (CBOs)
- Summer Rising application process will be equitable, inclusive, and family-friendly
- Summer Rising is free and available to all NYC students in grades K-8, pending seat availability
- Students in Summer Rising will have access to both academic and enrichment programming over the course of the day, including field trips, arts activities, and outdoor recreation
- Programs will be full-day, in-person, and planned and operated collaboratively by school principals and community-based organizations (CBOs)
- The environment will be safe and supportive with staff prepared to respond to children’s social and emotional needs
- Breakfast, lunch, and snack will be served
Families can reach out to their student’s school, a Summer Rising CBO, or the summer email inbox summer@schools.nyc.gov. Please encourage families to apply for Summer Rising 2023, as soon as possible here.
An overview of the program, enrollment, FAQ, and the calendar with key dates and times for students on the website at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/summer/grades-k-8