AT A GLANCE
What will you learn?
- Study sound waves and noise pollution
- Build sound monitoring devices
- Learn electronics and coding
- Develop communication skills
ACCEPTING RISING 7-8TH GRADERS
ACCEPTING NYC RESIDENTS ONLY
FOUR-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM MONDAY–THURSDAY, 8 AM-5 PM
FULL SCHOLARSHIP
Location - We’re bringing our 2026 SoSC and SONYC programs closer to you by partnering with local schools in District 13, 17 and 22! While our location may be changing, our commitment to high-quality, hands-on STEM learning remains the same. Students will continue to explore science, technology, and engineering through real-world applications, gaining the skills and confidence to thrive in STEM. Stay tuned for more details!
Important Dates
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Note:
All applications will be reviewed after the deadline
Decisions will be released by May 29, 2026
Program session dates:
Program Start - July 6, 2026
Program End - July 31 2026
Expenses
This program is offered at no cost thanks to the generous support of sponsors
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
SONYC: is an introduction to the study of noise pollution, one of the topmost quality-of-life issues for urban residents in the United States and particularly in NYC. Students will be able to study the public health consequences of sound by sampling sounds, studying sound waves in local communities, building devices that make and monitor sound, and evaluating how pollution ultimately affects human well-being. Students will demonstrate the skills and knowledge they learn by creating actual smart city technologies that they present at an end-of-program expo.
