New York City is offering Summer Rising for students in grades K-8 this summer. This free program is a partnership between New York City Public Schools and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Any student currently in kindergarten through eighth grade (2024-2025 school year) attending school in New York City is eligible to participate, pending seat availability.
Key dates to remember:
- March 4, 2025: Application opens in MySchools
- March 28, 2025: Application closes
- April 24, 2025: Results and Waitlist available
- July 2, 2025: Summer Rising starts for K-8 students
- July 4, 2025: Program closed for Independence Day
- August 8, 2025: Program ends for middle school students
- August 15, 2025: Program ends for elementary students
Students will experience academic support from licensed teachers in the morning and enrichment activities led by community-based organizations in the afternoons and on Fridays. Activities include field trips, arts, and outdoor recreation in a safe, supportive environment. All participants receive breakfast, lunch, and a snack daily.
Program schedules vary by grade level:
- K-5 students: July 2–August 15, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (six weeks of academics and enrichment, plus a seventh week of CBO-led enrichment and trips)
- Grades 6-8: July 2–August 8, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Students with 12-month IEPs (District 75): July 3–August 13, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
- Students with 12-month IEPs (Districts 1-32): July 2–August 12, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- ASD Programs: July 2–August 7, Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Students with 12-month IEPs will have the option to participate in DYCD-led extended day enrichment hours (until 6 PM) while English language learners will receive instruction targeting language and literacy development with support from English as a New Language (ENL) teachers through various instructional models.
Families interested in learning more can visit here or contact their school for additional information. Enrollment is subject to seat availability, so early application is encouraged.
