Tag: summer-rising

Flushing parents invited to explore summer camp options at annual fair hosted by CM Sandra Ung

Council Member Sandra Ung was joined by representatives from some of the organizations that will take part in the 4th Annual Summer Camp Fair on March 16. Photo: Office of Council Member Sandra Ung

Mar. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Sandra Ung will host the fourth-annual Summer Camp Fair in Flushing this Sunday, inviting local parents to explore the various options available to them over the summer school break. Ung joined representatives from various youth organizations that administer summer programming to announce the upcoming Summer Camp Fair,…

New York Junior Tennis and Learning brings ACES afterschool program to Queens

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Sep. 20, 2023 By Ethan Marshall New York Junior Tennis and Learning (NYJTL) is bringing its ACES afterschool program to eight schools across Queens during the Fall 2023-24 school year. The program provides students with the opportunity to play tennis for free, as well as academic, enrichment and mental health services. The eight schools in…
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Op-Ed | Summer Rising: A Free Program for Grades K Through 8

Apr. 18, 2023 By Mayor Eric Adams Summer is a great time for children, but it’s a challenging time for working parents.  No parent wants to leave their child at home if they don’t have family or trusted friends to look after them. Learning loss also happens over the summer. Studies have shown that during…
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