Connect your school’s families to
science-rich Institutions

Connect your school’s families to science-rich Institutions

Urban Advantage and the Parent Coordinators of NYC

UA provides support for the teaching and learning of science in participating schools. By also providing professional development for parent coordinators, UA supports the link between families and the school. These events provide immersive learning experiences that deepen understanding of science, science teaching, and the pivotal role families play in science engagement. PCs are also supported by UA in hosting events at the schools for family engagement.

Parent Coordinators receive access to UA's eight science-rich cultural institutions to plan trips and to bring school community groups for days of exploration and inquiry.

Does my school participate?

Professional Learning

Parent Coordinators connect schools and families by organizing events like School Community Trips and Family Science Nights to spark curiosity and build community. They attend UA workshops and events, gaining resources for engaging families in science.

What Parent Coordinators are saying:

“Our students loved the BBG Family Science Day—thank you for this great program!”
“Our Family Field Trips with UA have been amazing, especially seeing parents and kids bond together.”

Using your voucher to Visit Institutions

Parent Coordinators have planning and school community trip 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

Parent Coordinators have planning and school community trip 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 15, 2025
Sun
10am - 12pm
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Bronx Zoo

Use your Student +3 Voucher these special days and receive access to speciale ducational activities, such as a scavenger hunt. Register for Community/Family Days using your voucher at https://bronxzoo.com/learn/professional-development/urban-advantage
Jun 19, 2025
Thu
1pm-4pm
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Come celebrate 100 years of bonsai at BBG! This world-class bonsai collection is displayed in the C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum. Some of the trees are well over a century old, with many still cultivated in their original containers. UA families will have special access to activities and will take home a plant! Special activities for UA families will be located in the Education Greenhouses near the Lily Pool Terrace
Jun 07, 2025
Sat
11am
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New York Botanical Garden

Join an expert bird guide from NYC Bird Alliance for a for a tour of NYBG’s diverse landscape to learn why this unique green space is such a vital haven for a great variety of species year-round. Meet at the Reflecting Pool.
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.

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