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.
A typical day for students in grades K–8 will include a mix of academic support, social emotional learning, and enrichment activities. Academics will be provided by licensed teachers in the morning. Enrichment activities (such as art, sports, and play) will be led by CBO staff in the afternoons and on Fridays.
Program: IS228 Summer Rising
AP of Summer Rising: Ms. Johnson ([email protected]) 7183757635
FIAO Director: Ryan Lindgren ([email protected]) 9176784124
8-5:30pm (Dismissals: Mandated: 12:30, 3:00 Bus, 5:30 end of program)
8:00-12:30: Summer Rising Academics
12:30-6:00: FIAO
Calendar
Please note that Summer Rising will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.
July 2-August 8
Trips: Information on the trips can be directed to the FIAO Director.
Friday July 11: Movies-How to Train a Dragon
Friday July 18: Bowl 360
Friday July 25: Arcade
Friday August 1: NYPD Rock Climing
Friday August 8: Last Day of Activities