Applications are open for Summer Rising 2026, a partnership between New York City Public Schools and the Department of Youth and Community Development to offer a free summer learning and enrichment program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade across Brooklyn.
At the Summer Rising program, students receive teacher‑led instruction in English Language Arts and math, alongside morning enrichment opportunities such as financial literacy, arts, and STEM. Afternoons provide extra opportunities for creativity and exploration through arts, sports, STEM activities, and field trips run in partnership with community‑based organizations. Any student who resides in and attends school in New York City and is currently in kindergarten through eighth grade during the 2025-2026 school year is eligible to apply.
With approximately 110,000 seats available, placement decisions focus on equity. Priority will be given to students with academic needs, 12-month Individualized Education Programs (IEP), students in temporary housing or foster care, and students with a local connection to a school-year CBO program or school community. Families must accept or decline their offers by May 5. Find out more at nyc.gov/SummerRising.
Dates:
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March 3, 2026: Application opens in the afternoon in MySchools.
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March 27, 2026: Application closes in MySchools.
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April 21, 2026: Placement notifications released.
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May 5, 2026: Deadline to accept or decline offers.
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July 1, 2026: Summer Rising starts for K-8 students.
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August 7, 2026: Summer Rising ends for middle school students.
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August 14, 2026: Summer Rising ends for elementary school students.
Dates/Times:
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Grades K – 8: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Start: July 1, 2026. Middle school programming will run for six weeks, ending on August 7, while elementary school programming will run for seven weeks, ending on August 14.
Locations in our neighborhoods – not a complete list:
- PS 46 in Fort Greene
- PS 56 in Clinton Hill
- PS 319 in Williamsburg
- PS 15 in Red Hook
