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Summer Rising

NYC Summer Rising

Agency: NYC Public Schools + DYCD

Simple · $29

In short

Free summer academic + enrichment program (field trips, meals) for K–8 students. NYC public/charter students in grades K–8 (students with summer-school mandates prioritized).

What you get
Free summer academic + enrichment program (field trips, meals) for K–8 students.
Who qualifies
NYC public/charter students in grades K–8 (students with summer-school mandates prioritized).
Income limit (2026)
none
Papers to gather
Student OSIS number, parent contact.
Renewal
Annual.

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Official page: schools.nyc.gov