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
Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo
American Museum of Natural History
Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Resources
Family Science Days are in full swing! UA Teachers and Parent Coordinators please share the official admission flyer with families. And remember to pick up your passport at the events to receive your stamps. #UAFamSci
Scenes from Family Science Day at New York Botanical Garden last weekend. What a great day exploring nature! Don`t miss the next event this Sunday at the Bronx Zoo. #UAFamSci
Don`t miss Family Science Day at the Bronx Zoo this Sunday, October 26th! There will be special activities for families and access to the NEW World of Darkness exhibit. Pre-registration required for this event at link in profile.
Don`t forget to ask your Parent Coordinator for the Family Science Day Passport! Make sure you check in at the Urban Advantage table to get your participation stamp. #uafamsci
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¡No te pierdas el Día de la Ciencia para la Familia en el Zoológico del Bronx (Bronx Zoo) este domingo 26 de octubre!
Habrá actividades especiales para familias y acceso a la NUEVA exposición World of Darkness. Es necesario registrarse previamente para este evento en el enlace del perfil.
¡No olvides pedirle a tu coordinador de padres para el pasaporte del Día de la Ciencia para las Familias (Family Science Day)! Asegúrate de registrarte en la mesa de Urban Advantage para obtener tu sello de participación.
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Ne manquez pas Family Science Day au Bronx Zoo ce dimanche, 26 octobre !
Emmenez votre passeport UA pour recevoir un tampon et atteindre la moitié de votre récompense UA. Des activités spéciales seront proposées aux familles UA et l`accès à la nouvelle exposition « Le Monde des Ténèbres ». Préinscription obligatoire via le lien en bio
The tricks and treats of the season come to life this Saturday, 10/18 at @nybg with plentiful pumpkins, gourds, and fall flowers! 🍁
🎃Join us from 10 am - 1 pm for all sorts of fun-filled activities for Urban Advantage families to celebrate the season of frights and foliage!🍂
Check out Science happening in your community! Lots of people in NYC do sciency things for fun! Including observing the universe! Join the Amateur Astronomers Association in Central Park on October 11th. The Rings of Saturn will blow your mind! #NatureNearMeUA
Do you remember your UA New Teacher Orientation or” Cycle 1” as we used to call it? SEED DISPERSAL! What a phenomenon! All about us this season! What local phenomena will you explore this year? #localpheomena #NatureNearMeUA #localphenomenaNYC
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
