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.
Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo
New York Aquarium
American Museum of Natural History
Bronx Zoo
New York Aquarium
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
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 !
All of our Family Science Days have past for this school year but here are a few scenes of families enjoying the event at Brooklyn Botanic Garden earlier this month. Mark your calendars went next year`s dates come out!
Pre-register now for the final Family Science Day of the year! You won`t want to miss an exclusive evening of science fun and sea life galore! 🐟🦈🐙 #urbanadvantage
Join us at Brooklyn Botanic Garden this Saturday, May 9th for special Urban Advantage science themed activities. You can enjoy the flower blooms, our library, and take home a plant as well. School communities who organize larger groups can create a planter box to take back to their schools for display. See you Saturday! 🌸🌷
#urbanadvantage
🚨Only two Family Science Days remain this school year and they are happening this month! Don`t miss your final chances to experience fun science activities at Brooklyn`s UA institutions. Join us May 9 to see 🌺🌷🌱 and then again on May 17 to see 🐠🦈🐧. Bring your UA passports to earn your special prize. #urbanadvantage
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
