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STEM Matters NYC Programs: Entering Grade 9

Shine this summer with STEM!

Explore the one-week camps for students entering grade 9 in September. All these camps take place Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm each day.

Green is the New Black: Sustainable Fashion and Design

Location: MakerSpace NYC in the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Brooklyn

Dates: Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14, 2023

Spend a week learning about how design, fashion, and technology intersect! Did you know there are sustainable clothing manufacturing companies right here in Brooklyn? Visit the FABSCRAP fabric recycling facility, and the biotech fashion company, Algiknit. Learn traditional sewing techniques and discover wearable tech, 3D printing, and laser cutting technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a portfolio of sketches, mood boards, and clothing and accessories while learning about career pathways in fashion, textile design, and manufacturing.

Zookeepers in Training

Location: Central Park Zoo in Midtown, Manhattan

Dates: Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28, 2023

Get the inside scoop on what it takes to work with the animals at the Central Park Zoo! Roll up your sleeves and learn the basics of zookeeping, see animals up close, and explore the role zoos play in wildlife conservation.