05 Mar Application Open for Summer Rising 2025

Summer Rising 2025 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. 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. Visit the DOE webpage for more information.

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 snacks will be served.

Any student attending school in New York City, who is currently in kindergarten through eighth grade (in the 2024-2025 school year) is eligible for Summer Rising.

March 4, 2025: Application opens in MySchools in the afternoon.
March 28, 2025: Application closes in MySchools.

For more information for families and school administrators please visit nyc.gov/summerrising or email questions to summer@schools.nyc.gov.