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Supporting Youth and Families

Students
The Museum offers a variety of programs and resources for students.

Programs for Students

Pre-School (2-5 year-olds)

The Science and Nature Program

Classes for young children and their parents about the wonder of science and nature. MORE »

Adventures in Science

Multi-day and weeklong science immersions for children in grades preK - 8. MORE »

The Early Adventures Program

Registration forms for the 2012-2013 Early Adventures Program classes will become available online June 18, 2012 MORE »


Kindergarten and Elementary (5-10 year-olds)

The Science and Nature Program

Classes for young children and their parents about the wonder of science and nature. MORE »

Adventures in Science

Multi-day and weeklong science immersions for children in grades preK - 8. MORE »

Discovery Room

An interactive, hands-on space to explore the wonders of the Museum. MORE »


Middle School

Adventures in Science

Multi-day and weeklong science immersions for children in grades preK - 8. MORE »

AMNH Lang Science Program

Hands-on exploration and behind-the-scenes adventure for middle schoolers. MORE »

Science Alliance

Middle School program where students design and conduct investigations and learn about careers in different scientific fields. MORE »

Discovery Room

An interactive, hands-on space to explore the wonders of the Museum. MORE »

Sackler Educational Laboratory for Comparative Genomics and Human Origins

Step into the state-of-the-art Sackler Educational Laboratory, located in the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins, every Saturday and Sunday, for hands-on activities led by scientists. MORE »


High School

After-School Program

Courses for NYC high school students interested in the sciences. MORE »

Science Research Mentoring

In-depth scientific research training for high school students. MORE »

Saltz Internship Program

An engaging opportunity for high school students to work in the Museum's halls. MORE »

HS Summer Science Institute

A weeklong introduction to the research and high school programming of the Museum. MORE »

YouthCaN: Youth Connecting and Networking

A youth-led organization that uses technology to inspire, connect and educate people worldwide about environmental issues. MORE »

Sackler Educational Laboratory for Comparative Genomics and Human Origins

Step into the state-of-the-art Sackler Educational Laboratory, located in the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins, every Saturday and Sunday, for hands-on activities led by scientists. MORE »


College and Career Readiness

College Fair

NYC high school students are invited to explore their future! MORE »

Saltz Internship Program

An engaging opportunity for high school students to work in the Museum's halls. MORE »

Museum Education and Employment Program

A unique and challenging summer employment experience for young adults. MORE »


Interactive Learning Spaces

Discovery Room

An interactive, hands-on space to explore the wonders of the Museum. MORE »

Sackler Educational Laboratory for Comparative Genomics and Human Origins

Step into the state-of-the-art Sackler Educational Laboratory, located in the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins, every Saturday and Sunday, for hands-on activities led by scientists. MORE »


Student Competitions

Young Naturalist Awards

A research-based essay contest for students in grades 7-12. MORE »


Credits

The Museum's Youth Initiatives Programming is generously supported by the leadership contribution of