Summer Rising 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.
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 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.
Summer Rising 2025 Important Dates:
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- March 4, 2025: Application opens in MySchools.
- March 28, 2025: Application closes in MySchools.
- April 2025: Offer releases will be available in MySchools.
- July 2, 2025: Summer Rising starts for K-8 students.
- July 4, 2025: Summer Rising will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
- August 8, 2025: Summer Rising ends for middle school students.
- August 15, 2025: Summer Rising ends for elementary school students.