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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.

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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.

Oct 01, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
3:00 PM
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Sea Lion Feedings

Bronx Zoo

Sea lions are curious and intelligent. Our training/feeding sessions help stimulate them. In the fall, the animals may eat more than usual. They’re building up insulation for the cold weather.
Oct 01, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
3:30 PM
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Penguin Feedings

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.
Oct 01, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Show schedule varies seasonally. Check listing on website for daily times.
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Aquatheater

New York Aquarium

In our interactive show, the bonds our sea lions have with their trainers take center stage. The animals learn behaviors from them that stimulate their natural instincts and aid in their care.
Aug 12, 2024 - Aug 12, 2028
Everyday
10am - 5:30pm
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Apex

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.
Aug 01, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
Everyday
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New Exhibit: World of Darkness

Bronx Zoo

Where there is darkness, there is life. Step into the dark with us and discover the mysteries, adaptations, and surprises of animals that thrive in darkness.
Oct 01, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
Schedule varies, view website for dates and hours.
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Touch Pool

New York Aquarium

Visit us at the indoor PlayQuarium touch pool to meet local marine invertebrates like crabs, marine snails, and horseshoe crabs. Explore this hands-on encounter and learn more about these amazing animals!

Resources

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PDF Icon UA Manual
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PDF Icon SIMPL Framework
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PDF Icon List of Community Based-Organizations
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Forests are so important! Protect and maintain forests by getting involved and planting trees. You can adopt a tree bed by your school and help to keep it clean. #arborday #earthweek

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Forests are so important! Protect and maintain forests by getting involved and planting trees. You can adopt a tree bed by your school and help to keep it clean. #arborday #earthweek

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Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are iconic, short-lived flowers that symbolize spring, renewal and the fleeting nature of life in Japanese culture. Recent trends show these cherry trees blossoming a little earlier each year due to climate change. Be sure to enjoy them soon before the petals fall at one of the gardens using your vouchers.

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Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are iconic, short-lived flowers that symbolize spring, renewal and the fleeting nature of life in Japanese culture. Recent trends show these cherry trees blossoming a little earlier each year due to climate change. Be sure to enjoy them soon before the petals fall at one of the gardens using your vouchers.

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Celebrate Earth Day 🌎 today by choosing an action that you are going to take to help make a difference!

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Celebrate Earth Day 🌎 today by choosing an action that you are going to take to help make a difference!

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Plan your calendar accordingly! We`ve got four more Family Science Days happening this spring!

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Plan your calendar accordingly! We've got four more Family Science Days happening this spring!

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Celebrate spring and science with us this weekend for Urban Advantage Family Science Day at @queensbotanicalgarden!

🗓️Saturday, April 18th, 11 am - 2 pm
🌸🔬Hands-on activities, crafts and prizes for the whole family!
🎟️Don’t forget to bring your S+3 voucher or Family Science Day flyer for free admission!

#uanyc

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Celebrate spring and science with us this weekend for Urban Advantage Family Science Day at @queensbotanicalgarden! 🗓️Saturday, April 18th, 11 am - 2 pm 🌸🔬Hands-on activities, crafts and prizes for the whole family! 🎟️Don’t forget to bring your S+3 voucher or Family Science Day flyer for free admission! #uanyc

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden invites you and your families to our Community Day on this Friday, March 20. In honor of Women`s History Month, we will be highlighting the contributions of the women who worked in our science department hybridizing magnolia trees. You can expect a guided tour, access to our library and archives, and water color painting. Use your Student +3 vouchers for free access!

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden invites you and your families to our Community Day on this Friday, March 20. In honor of Women's History Month, we will be highlighting the contributions of the women who worked in our science department hybridizing magnolia trees. You can expect a guided tour, access to our library and archives, and water color painting. Use your Student +3 vouchers for free access!

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