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.
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 Family Field Trips with UA have been amazing, especially seeing parents and kids bond together.”
Visit Institutions
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
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.
New York Botanical Garden
American Museum of Natural History
Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Resources
Offshore wind energy is coming to NYC and the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal in 2026. Construction is currently underway! Swipe to learn more about this new industry in NYC. #windenergy #turbines #sciencenews
Happy World Oceans Day! Swipe to learn more about the historic work that the New York Aquarium is doing right off of our shores here in New York City. A story 100 years in the making! 🌊💙 #worldoceansday #NYA #urbanadvantage
Visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Saturday, May 10 for our Family Science Day. This year`s theme is A Community in Bloom and we`ll have plenty of fun, engaging, science activities around the grounds! You`ll be able to check out what we have blooming right now (swipe for pics) as well as interact with our special guests: Prospect Park Zoo, Prospect Park Alliance, Dept of Environmental Conservation, Green City Force, and iamCaribBeing.
Use your Student +3 voucher to visit QBG this Spring Break!! #urbanadvantage #springbreak
It`s spring break! A perfect time to use your Student +3 vouchers at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Don`t miss out! #cherryblossom #urbanadvantage #springbreak
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
#UrbanAdvantage Partners and Lead Teachers representing at the @official_nsta conference in Philly! #latergram
