Photo: beamcenter.org
A Brooklyn nonprofit where young people design and build ambitious collaborative projects, from furniture to large installations, using real tools. It runs apprenticeships, paid youth employment programs and a summer day camp on Governors Island.
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Fall and spring apprenticeship cohorts; summer camp on Governors Island
Varies by program; some youth programs are paid positions
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Ages 8–17.
Varies by program; some youth programs are paid positions
Fall and spring apprenticeship cohorts; summer camp on Governors Island
60 Sackett St, 11231, in Columbia Street Waterfront, Brooklyn.
Yes. Beam Center is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by Beam Center: beamcenter.org, or call (718) 855-7600.
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