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NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program

Various NYC Public Schools · ★ 4.0 (31 reviews)

NYC DOE Summer Rising offers free, full-day summer programs for middle school students, combining academics with enriching activities and field trips.

▌ Editor's read The NYC DOE Summer Rising program website (schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/summer-rising) loads successfully and provides comprehensive information. It is a free, full-day summer program for NYC students in grades K-8, combining academic support with enriching activities and field trips. The program is run by the New York City Department of Education, indicating a school owner type. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles for NYC Public Schools include Instagram (@nycschools) and Facebook (NYCSchools). Google reviews for 'NYC DOE Summer Rising' are mixed, with some parents praising the free and engaging activities, while others express concerns about communication or organization at specific sites. The program's structure emphasizes a balance between learning and fun, with a focus on social-emotional development.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. academic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 11–13
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 52 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, USA
  • Phone: (212) 374-0200
  • Cost notes: USD. Free program for eligible NYC public school students.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program

What ages does NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program accept?
NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program is open to children ages 11–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program cost?
NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Free program for eligible NYC public school students. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program's hours?
NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program runs 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program?
NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program provide lunch?
NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program compare to other academic camps in New York?
NYC DOE Summer Rising – Middle School Program is one of 14 academic camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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