Program Overview

Summer Rising 2026 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.

Programs will be full-day, in-person, and planned and operated collaboratively by school principals and community-based organizations (CBOs). Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be served.

Important Dates:

• March 3, 2026: Application Opens
• March 27, 2026: Application Closes
• April 21, 2026: Offer Release
• July 1, 2026: Summer Rising Starts

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