Q300 has shared the following resources available for school-aged children in NYC in summer 2023.
- NYC Parks’ facilities (https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities): NYC Parks failities in all boroughs offer physical activity to the public throughout the summer.
- NYC Parks’ free outdoor pools (https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/places-to-go/pools): Cool off and enjoy the summer at free outdoor pools in every borough. NYC Parks also offers free learn to swim programs (https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/aquatics/learn-to-swim) in the summer.
- NYC Parks’ Kids in Motion (https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/kids-in-motion): NYC Parks’ Kids in Motion for children to play in organized sports, various games, and fitness demos.
- Bike New York’s Bike Skills 101 (https://www.bike.nyc/education/programs/learn-to-ride-kids/): Learn to Ride – Kids (opens in new window): A free group class for children age 5 and up learning to ride a two-wheeler for the first time. Kids must bring their own bike and helmet.
- New York Road Runners Youth Programs (https://www.nyrr.org/youth/races-and-events?cat=youth_event#upcoming_event_list): In-person and virtual youth events are designed for every level so young athletes can participate in events that best fit their comfort level.
- City Parks Foundation (https://cityparksfoundation.org/play/): City Parks Foundation offers a number of youth sports programs throughout the summer including tennis, golf, soccer, and more.
- NYC DOE Free Summer Meals (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/summer-meals): Available to all people 18 years old and younger in various locations in the city (opens in new window) from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m.for breakfast and 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. for lunch (times are subject to change). No registration, documentation, or ID required.
- Low-Cost Dental Services for NYC Residents: Dial 311 to receive help with finding a dentist, dental insurance, and copies of written oral health educational materials at no cost, in appropriate languages. To find clinics near you, visit NYC Health Map (https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/NYCHealthMap/) and search by zip code or view the full list by borough (https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/oralhealth/dental-all-boroughs.pdf). All types of insurance accepted and assistance for those without.
- NYC Health Search for Child Care Services (https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/ChildCare/search.action): Licensed childcare programs near you! Visit NYC Health’s Child Care Services Finder.
- Parent University’s Social Emotional Learning – Cultivating it at Home (https://parentu.schools.nyc/course/detail/846): Parent University’s Social Emotional Learning is one of the many Health & Wellness webinars you can watch from home! Visit the Course Catalog (opens in new window) to find more offerings.
