Grow your school’s access to
science-rich Institutions

Grow your school’s access to science-rich Institutions

Urban Advantage and the Administrators of NYC

UA provides support for the teaching and learning of science in participating schools. By providing professional development for teachers, parent coordinators, and administrators, UA links school leaders and their science staff more thoroughly, ensuring all participants have the support they need.

Administrators receive access to UA's eight science-rich cultural institutions to recognize the benefit of student access to the curriculam-supporting learning that can happen in these places.

Does my school participate?

Professional Learning

Administrators play a key role in supporting the participation of teachers and parent coordinators in UA’s immersive professional learning, where science is learned by doing. They also help facilitate field trips to UA partner institutions, where students get hands-on, inquiry-based science experiences. By supporting events like School Community Trips, Family Science Days, and the UA Science Expo, administrators help strengthen students’ connection to science and use the city as an extension of the classroom.

Participating in Research-Based Professional Learning

Administrators attend four UA Administrator Breakfasts throughout the school year to stay up-to-date on the latest program developments. These events provide immersive learning experiences that deepen their understanding of the work with teachers and parent coordinators. This helps administrators return to their schools with fresh tools and strategies to improve family engagement and support teachers in reflecting on their practice.

Forming a UA-supported community

The Administrator events give UA Administrators the chance to network with colleagues citywide, exchange ideas, and learn from shared challenges, helping to build a culture of collaboration and continuous practice improvement.

Using your voucher to Visit Institutions

Administrators have planning vouchers. Please explore the Visit Institutions section to see how to book your reservation at each institution before visiting with your voucher.

Using your voucher to Visit Institutions

Administrators have planning vouchers. Please explore this Visit Institutions section to see how to book your reservation at each institution before visiting.

Upcoming Events

During the school year, when vouchers are valid, the events listed on this page are free.
During the summer, these events may required additional payment.

During the school year, when vouchers are valid, the events listed on this page are free. During the summer, these events may required additional payment.

Jun 01, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Sun, Sat
1:30pm-5:30pm
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New York Botanical Garden

Explore the Edible Academy and join hands-on gardening activities during weekend drop-in hours.
Jul 01, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
Thu
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Celebrate summer at the Garden with live jazz on Thursday evenings. Bring a blanket to stretch out and enjoy the music, presented in partnership with local arts organizations. Performances start at 7. Each night also features a tour or other Garden activity. Pop-up bar; no outside food, drink, or chairs permitted.
Jul 17, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025
Thu
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden on Thursdays in July and August! Hands-on stations throughout this area encourage families, school groups, and camp groups to explore nature alongside our teenage Garden Apprentices.
Aug 12, 2024 - Aug 12, 2028
Everyday
10am - 5:30pm
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American Museum of Natural History

Thought to be the largest and one of the most complete Stegosaurus specimens ever uncovered, Apex is now on view in the Museum’s Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium.
Feb 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Everyday
3:30pm
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Bronx Zoo

When it's time to eat, our Magellanic penguins come out of their dens or up from the deep and bob for fish. If we think of a question, there's always a friendly zookeeper nearby to answer it.
Apr 12, 2025 - Nov 02, 2025
Everyday
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Bronx Zoo

Roaring back to the Bronx bigger and more realistic than ever before, with 11 new dinosaurs and pterosaurs featuring cutting edge technology. Climb a giant fossil, walk through a massive ribcage, and enjoy photo ops with dino eggs, and more.
#UAEXPO2025 opening remarks!

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Use your Student +3 voucher to visit QBG this Spring Break!! #urbanadvantage #springbreak

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It's spring break! A perfect time to use your Student +3 vouchers at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Don't miss out! #cherryblossom #urbanadvantage #springbreak

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Celebrate this upcoming NYCPS Climate Action Day with us! On April 9, share the activity you're doing in your school with students to promote outdoor learning, play, and caring for open green spaces. We'll have some fun posts to share too. Who has an activity planned? #greenspace #climateactiondays

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