
2023 Summer Subcontractors
The curriculum team has selected various subcontractors for this year's summer camp.
Use this page to view the curriculum team's summer subcontractors and request subcontractor programming at your site.
Subcontractor availability is limited, so please make your request early to increase your chances of partnering this summer. We will pair subcontractors with sites as the requests come in, but once the capacity of the subcontractor is met, they will no longer be available for your site.
The deadline to select Summer 2023 subcontractors is Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
SUBCONTRACTOR SPOTLIGHT
A New York Edge Student Leadership Partner

M.S. 382 K – Academy for College Preparation and Career Exploration
Yogi Beans is a 15+ year leader in the children’s yoga and wellness industry. Established in New York City in 2007, we deliver wellness education through yoga, mindfulness programming, and signature wellness experiences for babies to teens and those who love them. At Yogi Beans, everything we do – our classes, digital programs, trainings, events and advocacy – are focused on children and those who support and raise them every day. To do this, we educate and cultivate the whole child, their families, and their communities. Yogi Beans content is based on our character building, values-based curriculum that teaches practical skills for real-world use and remains true to yogic principles. Our methods of instruction are based on a structured order and sequence of specific content-elements, derived from traditional yoga practices, and out of which our “secret formula” arises, which is the basis for delivering all types of wellness experiences. Our curriculum, pedagogy, and teaching methods are all designed to nurture each child’s full human potential.
Dancing Classrooms (DC), a 28-year-old award-winning social dance education organization, partners with schools and CBOs to provide elementary and middle school students a Summer Social Dance residency. These sequential programs are taught two or more times a week for a total of 12 or more sessions. DC’s residency programs have been proven to build social and emotional learning skills, foster engagement, teamwork and confidence. Through the age and developmentally appropriate residencies students will be introduced to the music, dance, rhythms and cultures of a variety of American, Latin and/or European social dances (4th-8th grade) or American, Latin, Asian, and African social and folk dances (K-3rd grade), plus learn line dances and participate in fun, active games. Each summer residency includes: - 12+ sequential 45-60 minute live instructional sessions (minimum of 2 back-to-back classes each day) for up to 30 students each - Introduction to the music and dance of 2-3 iconic social and/or folk dances, along with a variety of fun line dances - 1 Culminating Event for all participants to share their new dance skills with families and peers - Fun, optional activities connecting each dance form to other subject areas such as history & culture, ELA, visual art, geography, math and more - 1 kick-off planning meeting with DC Program Manager and Teaching Artist(s) and participating site staff - 1 hour of additional planning - Ongoing support from DC Program Manager throughout
Building Beats offers creative media programming, along with life, leadership and learning skills. Students will learn technical skills in digital music production, podcasting and DJing. We will also go over the entrepreneurial aspects of each field so that students can consider pursuing careers or degrees down the line.
At TheaterWorksUSA, we believe that access to the arts and arts education is vital for our youth and an integral part of a healthy, vibrant community. For more than 50 years, TheaterWorksUSA has led the Theater for Young and Family Audiences movement, bringing literature and history from the page-to-the-stage through more than 140 original plays and musicals for young people. Annually, we provide thousands of theatrical experiences and arts education resources for students, teachers, principals, PTOs, and school districts across North America. In addition to our touring theater productions, we bring arts education classes to school districts across the country. We are a licensed vendor for New York City public schools and Los Angeles United School District (LAUSD). For all of our school and community partners, we offer a full-service arts education program that comes with fully developed theater curriculum, trained TWUSA teaching artists, and all the class supplies needed for each session. We also offer a partial package where sites can purchase curriculum only. Our programs can be booked for in-school residencies, after-school programs, and summer camps. We are also open to training your site staff Turnkey training for New York Edge Staff. We will provide all curriculum, lesson plans and professional development trainings.
CinemaKidz offer film, media, and animation programs to children in NYC. Programs are hands-on, engaging, and relevant to what students are interested in. We have over 14 offerings available which we can offer to both elementary as well as middle school students.
Camille A. Brown & Dancers’ community engagement platform, Every Body Move, is a multifaceted, culturally responsive, dance education and community engagement program that uses social dance/movement workshops as a tool to cultivate the creative capacity of youth in NYC and nationally. Additionally, EBM centers on uplifting young BIPOC communities by spurring creativity and self-expression, fostering self-confidence, instilling pride, and promoting health and well-being through movement and dance.
Introducing the Theater Lab! This popular recurring program explores exciting weekly themes through improvisation, movement, music & critical thinking-based activities that allow participants to build character & have fun! Grades K-2 enjoy puppetry and storytelling. Grades 3-5 enjoy movement games and large group competitions. Middle Schoolers enjoy team challenges and small group problem solving. SUMMER FUN GAME SHOW Now available in both a team format or in our exclusive “ALL FOR WON” format, the game show is accessible for all ages! Whether you’re looking for competition or collaboration, our new trivia categories, interactive improv games and physical challenges will guarantee laughs while emphasizing the values that make your site special! New York Edge Partners enjoy: Easy, no-hassle set up! Flexible scheduling and availability! Customized questions and categories!
CitizenRacecar will collaborate with the New York Edge to create an audio “school newspaper”, published as a podcast series. In this program, CitizenRacecar will dispatch a Producer/Coach, expert in audio journalism, to train NY Edge students to tell stories and conduct interviews about things in their community they find noteworthy and interesting, using simple but high-quality recording equipment. The students will then be taught to edit this footage themselves using high-tech text to audio editing software. The finished audio will then be polished into broadcast quality by CR’s post-production team and published to some or all of the major podcast publication platforms, where they will be available for listening to the entire school community.
CinemaKidz offer film, media, and animation programs to children in NYC. Programs are hands-on, engaging, and relevant to what students are interested in. We have over 14 offerings available which we can offer to both elementary as well as middle school students.
2023 Summer Vendors & Trips
In addition to summer subcontractors, the curriculum team has also selected one-day and multi-day vendors for summer camp.

Bike NY
Bike NY offers free biking classes from the 2nd week of July to mid-August. Those programs take place only at our bike education centers where we provide bikes and helmets:
A site can choose one day a week for up to 15 youth. If a site has more than 15 youth, they can schedule an additional weekly session.
Any questions reach out to Ralph at rlabianca@newyorkedge.org

Brooklyn Children's Museum
Summer Camp Visits
Brooklyn Children’s Museum welcomes camp groups and daycares Tuesday through Friday between 10 am–1 pm.
The Museum offers:
EDUCATOR-LED PROGRAM AND SELF-GUIDED VISIT
2 HOURS: 1 HOUR PROGRAM, 1 HOUR SELF-GUIDED

Queens County Farm
Queens County Farm provides 2 opportunities for group trips. (A) Summer Farmyard Adventure (B) Compost to Zero Waste & Fresh Veggies.
Monday to Friday b/w 10am to 12pm; exceptions can be made for afternoon trips
Any questions reach out to Ralph at rlabianca@newyorkedge.org

Learn Fresh
The Mets teamed up with Learn Fresh to kick off Math Hits. Sponsored by Citrin Cooperman, the program is designed to build on students’ love of baseball to further their education and broaden their math and STEM-related skills.
Any questions reach out to Ralph at rlabianca@newyorkedge.org

Museum of Ice Cream New York City
Celebrate the joy of uninhibited playtime and unlimited desserts in a vibrant wonderland of immersive installations!
Any questions reach out to Ralph at rlabianca@newyorkedge.org

NYSCI
A field trip to the New York Hall of Science is the perfect opportunity for campers to explore STEM, helping campers see the science all around us. They will strengthen problem-solving skills while having a fun, unforgettable experience.
PLEASE NOTE: Availability varies per day. All groups are required to book an arrival time. Groups will not be admitted to the museum before their arrival time.

Radio City Music Hall & MSG Tours
Go behind the scenes at the Showplace of the Nation! Explore the history and beauty of Radio City Music Hall on this 60-minute guided tour. Discover art devo masterpieces including the palatial 60-foot high Grand Foyer and visit Radio City’s secret apartment, The Roxy Suite.
Get exclusive views of the majestic auditorium and learn the history of the iconic Great Stage. Plus, complete your tour by meeting a Radio City Rockette!
Any questions reach out to Michelle at mdurante@newyorkedge.org

Artechouse
Cinematic Art Exhibition Submerges Audiences in NASA’s
Scientific Discoveries & Galactical Data from James Webb
Space Telescope
“Beyond the Light,” the latest exhibition by ARTECHOUSE Studio, developed in collaboration with NASA, is a unique artistic expression of space exploration and innovation. Utilizing the latest technological tools, imaginative cinematic visuals, and an original music score, the exhibition submerges the audience in the timeless story of the light surrounding us.
Any questions reach out to Michelle at mdurante@newyorkedge.org

New Victory Dance
New Victory Dance celebrates the artistry and diversity of NYC dance with performances specifically curated for young audiences. Featuring a cross-section of internationally recognized New York City-based companies, New Victory Dance consists of three distinct programs each showcasing three unique dance companies.
There is a total of 250 tickets - first come first serve!
New Victory Dance: Program A Performance Dates {FREE}
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Thursday, July 13 at 2 pm - 50 tickets (40 students, 10 chaperones)
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Friday, July 14 at 11 am - 150 tickets (125 students, 25 chaperones)
New Victory Dance: Program B Performance Dates {FREE}
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Thursday, July 20 at 2 pm - 50 tickets (40 students, 10 chaperones)
Any questions reach out to Michelle at mdurante@newyorkedge.org