Welcome to Summer in the City.

Summer is a great time for young people to have new experiences and to learn new things in summer programs that are designed to be both educational and fun. You will find a lot of great information here about the variety of resources available to young people in the Capital Region.

 

Mural inspired by the play Crumbs from the Table of Joy by Lynn Nottage, based on artwork by Elizabeth Wolf. Created by students at Harriet Gibbons High School and scenic artist Geno Franco during the 2003-2004 school year. Photo by Joe Schuyler, Schuyler Photography.
For more information, call Jill Rafferty, Education Director, at 694-4000 ext. 10

About the Program:

The Summer in the City Program is sponsored by the College of Saint Rose’s American Studies Program. It started in 2004 and is an ongoing effort to provide families and young people in Arbor Hill and other downtown neighborhoods with information about positive summer activities. Our annual Family Information Night invites representatives from a variety of summer programs to set up exhibits and to meet interested family members. The yearly Guide to Summer Activities for Youth in the Capital Region lists many local summer programs and includes information about scholarships and financial aid. The Summer in the City Youth Talent Exhibit recognizes students’ accomplishments at a festive opening reception held at the Ten Broeck Mansion in Arbor Hill in the early autumn.

Our Goals:

The goals of the Summer in the City Program are to inform young people and their families about summer programs with an emphasis upon programs that have a cultural and educational focus; to assist students in enrolling in summer programs; and to host a public event that celebrates students’ accomplishments during the summer.

When It Started:

The Summer in the City Program was started in 2004 by the College of Saint Rose’s American Studies Program and is one component of the College’s Urban Education Initiative.

Who We Work With:

The Summer in the City Program was originally designed to serve children and families in Arbor Hill. Although the Arbor Hill community continues to be a central focus, the informational resources that we offer are available to families and agencies throughout the Capital Region.