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This community biology lab in Sunset Park introduces high schoolers to hands-on biotechnology, genetics and neuroscience through classes taught by working scientists. Its Biorocket program places NYC public-school teens in a months-long research internship.
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Programs run seasonally; check classes page
Biorocket internship for NYC public school students; other classes vary
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Ages 14–17.
Biorocket internship for NYC public school students; other classes vary
Programs run seasonally; check classes page
132 32nd Street, Suite 108, 11232, in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Yes. Genspace Youth Biology Programs is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by Genspace: genspace.org, or call (929) 387-8100.
Children sharpen math and reading skills with brief daily worksheet assignments set at exactly their level, attending the center on scheduled days for instructor-guided work and correction. Students advance once they master each step, building confidence and concentration over time.
Kids learn Scratch, Minecraft and Roblox coding, then advance to Python, JavaScript, Java, robotics and app development in small classes. Sessions run after school, on weekends and during summer, and a free trial class is offered.
Kids work in a real makerspace outfitted with 3D printers, laser cutters and electronics benches, taking on projects in robotics, coding, circuitry and design. Weekly classes build skills progressively, with small groups of six to eight per instructor.
Kids get a personalized math plan after a diagnostic assessment, then work with instructors in small groups on the specific skills they need, from counting and fractions through algebra and SAT prep. Homework help is folded into the sessions.
Kids complete short, leveled math and reading worksheets each day and visit the center on scheduled days to work under instructor guidance and get graded feedback. Because each child progresses by mastery rather than grade, the program works for young beginners and advanced students alike.
Kids complete short, leveled math and reading worksheets each day and visit the center on scheduled days to work under instructor guidance and get graded feedback. Because each child progresses by mastery rather than grade, the program works for young beginners and advanced students alike.