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Summer Rising 2026-A free summer program and adventure in learning for New York City students!

Summer Rising 2026

📣 Key Summer Rising Dates

  • July 1: Summer Rising starts
  • July 3: Observed holiday - No Summer Programming on this day
  • August 7: Summer Rising ends for grades 6-8
  • August 14: Summer Rising ends for grades K-5
  • Summer Rising runs Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM

Grades 6–8 Summer Rising
Academics, social-emotional learning, and enrichment activities (New York City Public Schools-led academics in the morning followed by extended-day enrichment provided by DYCD CBOs), including field trips to parks and other venues.

July 1 - August 7, 2026

8AM-6PM Monday - Friday

Students will report to their Summer Rising Site 

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/summer-rising Source: NYCPS Summer Rising Enrollment