Youth Opportunities
Partner offerings
WHYY Workshop offerings
Narrative Filmmaking
Want to be the next big Hollywood director? In this in-person, after school program, students will work in small groups to create their very own short films. Students will learn the fundamentals of narrative filmmaking- story structure, script writing, storyboarding, video editing, and DSLR camera operation. Students will also have the opportunity to learn the basic principles of animation to produce their own stop motion film.
Start Date: February 27, 2023
Schedule:
Mondays and Wednesdays, February 27 – May 31, 2023
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
WHYY requires all participants to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status
Learn to frame, shoot and edit great photos in WHYY’s award-winning Public Media Commons. WHYY’s After School Photography Workshop is a photography program for area teens, 9-12 grade. Students will learn the fundamentals of photography, camera operation, lighting, and framing. Students will have the opportunity to shoot topics of their choosing in groups.
Start Date: February 28, 2023
Schedule:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 28 – June 1, 2023
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
WHYY requires all participants to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status
Registration info for WHYY Workshops: https://whyy.org/education/for-students
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NPR PODCAST CHALLANGE
Teachers, parents, students – the Student Podcast Challenge for middle and high schoolers opens next month!! College podcasters, stay tuned for dates in the fall. For everybody: Now’s a great time to sign up for our contest-specific newsletter.
Hey there, I’m Janet Woojeong Lee, a new producer on NPR’s Education Team, and your point of contact for this year’s Student Podcast Challenge. I most recently worked on the NPR show “It’s Been a Minute” where, among other pop culture topics, I produced this delightful chat with the writers of “Abbott Elementary”! Before NPR, I worked as an art museum educator. So very excited to meet you all!
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But back to the challenge – this year’s middle and high school contest will open for entries on Jan. 6, 2023 and close on April 28, 2023. As in past years, our judges will choose winners in two categories: grades five through eight and grades nine through 12. Entries must be submitted by a teacher or a student leader who’s 18 years or older.
The basic guidelines:
Students can create a podcast about any topic they wish to explore. To give you an idea, we’ve listened to stories on everything from social media to tattoos to even tater tots. Some recurring themes include questions on race and identity and how young people do, or don’t, fit in. Your podcast should be about a topic you’re truly interested in.
You can make your podcast in any format that works well for your story. Different formats to consider include interview, conversation, narrative storytelling or even investigative reporting.
One very important rule to keep in mind: The maximum length of your podcast is eight minutes, and longer entries will be disqualified. After years of listening to student podcasts, we’ve learned that shorter is better.
You can make the podcast by yourself, with friends, or with your whole class.
To help you get started, we put together a slew of podcasting resources on how to tell a good story, how to warm up your voice and how to use music in your podcast, among other topics. Even – and we’re serious about this – how building a pillow fort can make you sound better! You can find more tips and tricks on The Students’ Podcast, our podcast about how to make a podcast.
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BIG PICTURE ALLIANCE
Spring Workshops starting this February 8th! Below you will find the details for both workshops as well as links to the applications:
CINEMATOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Spring: Feb 8 – May 17 (15 sessions)
Wednesdays 1-3pm
6 youth ages 18-24 learn the fundamentals of cinematography and storyboard/shoot selected screenplays from BPA’s screenwriting class (expanding upon the skills they developed in the photo class). They will also gain professional development experience related to career paths in cinematography – developing a reel, deck, and presenting their work.
ACTING/DIRECTING WORKSHOPS
SPRING: Feb 8 – April 12 (10 sessions)
Wednesdays 10am-12pm
6 youth ages 18-24 learn the fundamentals of acting & directing for film using the screenplays developed in the fall screenwriting workshops. They will also gain professional development experience related to career paths in acting and directing – developing a reel, casting/auditioning, head shots & bios.
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Barnes Foundation
In-person or virtual learning opportunities are available
School Programs
Winter 2022-2023
Come to the Barnes, or we’ll come to you. Our programs will nourish your students’ imaginations and serve your curricular goals. Join us in person or online (or both) for these exciting opportunities for students in grades pre-K–12.
Guided Tours
Our 75-minute interactive gallery lessons focus on improving visual literacy skills with age-appropriate activities that meet curricular standards. Students sharpen their observation skills and practice critical thinking by looking carefully at art and making connections to their own lives and the world around them. Students learn about the history of the Barnes and its founder, Albert Barnes, who was raised in a working-class family in Philadelphia and held a fierce commitment to diversity and inclusivity. All field trips are free (including busing) for public and charter schools in the School District of Philadelphia, or $5 per person for all other schools.
Self-Guiding
Students in grades 8–12 are permitted to self-tour the permanent collection and Modigliani Up Close during weekday open hours, space permitting. Self-guided tickets must be reserved in advance through the Education department. Self-guided admission is free for Philadelphia public and charter schools, and $5 per person for other schools, or $10 per person for guided visits with additional self-guided access (Thursdays only). Request your visit today to see the latest special exhibition, on view for school groups through January 27.
Virtual Learning
Our live interactive shows bring art-based learning directly to students via their computer or smart device. Barnes Art Adventures use an arts-integrated approach to teach across curriculums with age-appropriate activities and include teacher resources designed for our innovative online learning format. Shows provide live instruction for students learning from their devices in school or at home and enable students in multiple locations to learn at the same time. Shows are free for all Philadelphia and Title 1 schools. See our free December show schedule below and register today.
Upcoming Episodes
GRADES PRE-K–1
Favorite Foods
Food is an important part of who we are. Through a story and art-making activity, students will explore their connections to food. Featured artists: Elijah Pierce, Paul Cézanne.
Runtime: 30 minutes
Monday, December 5, 10am
Registration required
GRADES 2–4
Sign of the Times: Symbols in Art
Artists express powerful ideas, often without the use of words. Learn how artists from different cultures convey personal and community-held beliefs through symbols. Featured artists: Elijah Pierce, Paul Cézanne.
Runtime: 45 minutes
Friday, December 2, 10am
Registration required
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Youth TV Production Class
Tuesdays/Thursdays, October 18 – December 15
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Deadline to apply: Thursday, October 13
Make media that matters. Learn how to communicate your thoughts and ideas by using video and audio to create high-quality content for multiple platforms.
Join our supportive and collaborative environment of youth media makers! If you are an awesome youth, between 14-21 years old, you are eligible to be part of Reel Skills, PhillyCAM’s after school youth program. We provide access to equipment and other professional tools that help Philly youth to explore various forms of media to examine and tell their own stories through their own lens.
Documentary Filmmaking
Learn to shoot, edit and produce great documentaries in WHYY’s award-winning Public Media Commons. WHYY’s After School Documentary Workshop is a video production program for area teens, 9-12 grade. The program combines media literacy and video production as students learn to produce short documentaries on a topic of their choosing. WHYY’s media instructors act as executive producers, while the students write, direct, shoot and edit in small production crews.
Start Date: October 12, 2022
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10/12/22 – 12/21/22, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Narrative Filmmaking
Want to be the next big Hollywood director? In this in-person, after school program, students will work in small groups to create their very own short films. Students will learn the fundamentals of narrative filmmaking- story structure, script writing, storyboarding, video editing, and DSLR camera operation. Students will also have the opportunity to learn the basic principles of animation to produce their own stop motion film.
Start Date: October 11, 2022
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10/11/22 – 12/22/22, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
To register: https://whyy.org/education/for-students/
*Students who participate will be eligible to participate as a paid intern in our summer Youth Employment program.*
Proof of vaccination is required for students who wish to attend.
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Black Youth IMPact, a research and advocacy group with a mission to identify how Identity, Media, Political Action, and Consciousness support Black youth’s ability to Thrive. Our research group is led by Dr. Nkemka Anyiwo, a former youth organizer with training in Developmental Psychology and social work.
We are currently recruiting participants for a research study to understand how to support Black youth in navigating racism. We will conduct two interviews with Black youth ages 13-17 from the Philadelphia Metro Area to understand youth’s thoughts, feelings, and responses to racism and racial justice. We plan to use this data to support research and youth programming that supports the well-being and empowerment of Black youth.
We ask that you consider promoting our research study to the youth you serve in your organization. Attached is a flyer with more information about our study. Flyers may be emailed and/or posted on social media platforms. Any youth interested in participating can complete this survey and/or email us at info@blackyouthimpact.com. If you are interested in learning more or if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. You can reach the research team at info@blackyouthimpact.com or Dr. Anyiwo directly at nanyiwo@upenn.edu.
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Fab Youth Philly is now hiring adults for our summer program: Looking to make a difference in the life of young people? Ready to work harder than you’ve ever worked? Want to be a part of a FAB team? Join Fab Youth Philly this summer as a Play Captain Supervisor or Play Captain Group Leader. See below for details. Interviews will take place virtually; training and employment will be in-person following Covid-19 safety protocols. Candidates must be available to work in a variety of outdoor conditions on a daily basis. Fab Youth Philly successfully ran a program last summer, following Covid-19 safety protocols, which we will have in place again this summer. Hourly rates range from $15-20 hr.
https://www.fabyouthphilly.com/job-openings
For questions: info@playcaptains.com
#fabthinghappeninphilly #westphiladelphiapromiseneighborhood #kensingtonproud #geniusofplay #playeveryday #summerjobs
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Klein College Virtual Tours & Virtual Chat with Student Ambassadors:
Klein College of Media & Communication invites all interested high school students to join us for a virtual tour! We host virtual tours every weekday at 1 pm, but if that time doesn’t work for you – we’re happy to set up a 1:1 time with you and your parents to meet with our recruitment team! Visit
https://klein.temple.edu/visit to learn more and to sign up.
Additionally, Klein College is now offering exclusive opportunities to connect directly with one of our fantastic student ambassadors. To sign up, students can simply send us an email at visitklein@temple.edu to schedule a 1:1 appointment with a current Klein College student. Please include your name and potential major, as well as any questions to share before your appointment is scheduled. We will then be in touch regarding which student will be on the call and confirm the appointment date and time.
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The Urban Technology Project is now recruiting for our 2021-22 Pre-Apprentice Digital Service Fellows cohort. Students ages 18-24 that are interested in a career in technology. The AmeriCorps Digital Service Fellows Pre-Apprenticeship program offers young adults the opportunity to learn technology support while serving Philadelphia schools by providing STEM and Computer Science mentoring activities to students. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.Pre-Apprentice Digital Service Fellows provide technology services to schools across the district while learning new tech skills, and professionalism skills, earning a living stipend, gaining I.T. industry certifications, and more! Learn More