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.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Resources
Resources
STEM Family Guide - Arabic
STEM Family Guide - Bangla
STEM Family Guide - Chinese (Simplified)
STEM Family Guide - Chinese (Traditional)
STEM Family Guide - French
STEM Family Guide - Haitian Creole
STEM Family Guide - Korean
STEM Family Guide - Russian
STEM Family Guide - Spanish
STEM Family Guide - Ukrainian
STEM Family Guide - Urdu
STEM Family Guide - Uzbek
STEM Family Guide - English
#ThrowbackThursday to June 2017... UA Partners and Lead Teachers up at Black Rock Forest for the annual overnight retreat. So many of these faces are still part of the UA program!!
Spend your day off on Mon, October 12 at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for the first UA Community Science Day of the year! Free entry with your UA vouchers. Enjoy crafts, pot home a plant to take home, have fun with seeds, and go on a tree tour! 🍁🍂
(Let us know if you are coming with multiple family groups from your school, so you can create a planter box together for the school building.)
Mark your calendars! Urban Advantage Community Science Days begin this month! Use your Student vouchers for free entry!
Visit the link in our profile for more information.
Parks are great places to engage with science and enjoy nature. As we near the end of #NationalParkWeek we thought we`d share some of our UA partners favorite parks we`ve visited!
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Did you know U.S. fourth graders get free annual entry with the Every Kid Outdoors Pass? Military members and veterans get free lifetime America the Beautiful Passes.
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1 - Bryce Canyon NP: you can see the galaxy in this certified dark sky park
2 - Joshua Tree NP: even though you`re in the desert every trail feels like a completely new place
3 - Badlands NP: perfect to drive through with pull outs along the road to capture the beautiful views
4 - Arches NP: the hike to Delicate Arch is no joke but once you`re up there you can`t help but wonder how the landscape formed like this
5 - Sequoia NP: great for camping under the giant trees
6 - Glenwood SP: even if NPs are a far trip don`t forget your local parks which are often hidden gems in their own right
On Tuesday, UA Staff and Teacher Leaders visited Ridgewood Reservoir hosted by @nych2o . We learned the history of the area, walked around the basins, and participated in an activity that models how water travels throughout the state of NY (gravity!) Thanks @nych2o for a fun and informative morning!
The last UA Community Day of the school year is this Friday! Come hang with us at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for some science learning, a craft, potting up plants to take home, and meeting the plants that are ingredients for the traditional Hibiscus Drink. Use your Student+3 voucher for free admission! You won`t want to miss our early summer bloomers!
Speakers at UA EXPO including a 5th grade student from a UA school!
🌷UA Community Day is coming to @queensbotanicalgarden ! 🌷
Bring your friends and families to enjoy exclusive access to our farm, engage in planting activities and crafts, and take home prizes! Swipe for more info + translations!
🗓️ Thursday, June 4th: 10 AM - 12 PM
🎟️ Free admission for UA families when you bring your S+3 Voucher!
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🌷 ¡El Día de la Comunidad de UA llega al @queensbotanicalgarden! 🌷
¡Trae a tus amigos y familiares para disfrutar de acceso exclusivo a nuestra granja, participar en actividades de siembra y manualidades, y llevarse premios a casa!
🗓️ Jueves, 4 de junio: 10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
🎟️ ¡Entrada gratuita para las familias de UA al presentar su cupón S+3!
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🌷 Le UA Community Day arrive au @queensbotanicalgarden ! 🌷
Venez en famille et entre amis pour profiter d’un accès exclusif à notre ferme, participer à des activités de plantation et d’artisanat, et ganger avec des prix !
🗓️ Jeudi 4 juin : 10 h – 12 h
🎟️ Entrée gratuite pour les familles UA sur présentation de votre bon S+3 !
