Residencies

2025-2026

Residencies are a partnership between an educational organization and your class over the course of several months. Partners may vary each year depending on teachers' interests and students' needs; themes include STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). The programs take place over a course of 8-10 weeks during a designated period in the school day, once a week. Residencies vary by grade, offering creative hands-on learning opportunities in support of both critical thinking and social emotional growth. All classes in a particular grade participate in the same residency program.

Pre-K

Spring dates still being finalized

The Broadway Class - THEATER RESIDENCY: In this class we teach the students about Broadway - one of our true American art forms. The students will learn songs from different Broadway musicals from the past and present. In addition to learning songs, we will learn choreography and the "story" behind each show.

Kindergarten

Fridays, Jan 9 - April 17

Together in Dance - MUSIC RESIDENCY: Through Dance and Musical Theater, we empower individuals to use their creativity and work collaboratively to connect to the world around them. Together in Dance builds community among students, families, educators, and other professionals who learn together so that the arts continue to be an integral part of their lives.

1st Grade

Wednesdays January 7-March 4

Kupferberg Center for the Arts - MUSIC RESIDENCY: Kupferberg Center for the Arts (KCA) is the largest multi-disciplinary arts complex in Queens. We present world-class artists in our on-campus venues, showcase regional talents in our off-site neighborhood performances, and produce professional shows by Queens College students and faculty.

The Mosaic Project Music Program invites young people to learn the introductory principles of music making through a global lens. Learning folkloric songs from Cuba, West Africa, and India, students will explore the concepts of rhythm, melody, and collaboration while learning from artists and each other.

2nd Grade

Thursdays, Dec 4 - Feb 12

Salvadori Center - ANIMAL HABITATS RESIDENCY: In this 8-week module, students will use hands-on activities and design challenges to foster their learning and exploration of topics relating to Animal Habitats like adaptation, environment resources, and human interaction. They will learn about different habitats along math concepts of proportion. They will use this knowledge to construct a zoo design project.

3rd Grade

Tuesdays, Jan 6 - Mar 3

TADA! - THEATER RESIDENCY: TADA!’s vision is that all young people grow up feeling successful, creative, confident, accepted, and accepting of themselves. Through the ability of people learning to express themselves well we can break down barriers of racism and inequality and create positive, active citizens.

4th Grade

Mix of Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10/21 - 12/16

FoHi Improv - IMPROV RESIDENCY: FoHi Improv started in 2019 with the mission to bring improvisational theater opportunities to all ages in Central Queens. Our residency educators are not only accomplished theater arts professionals with many years of teaching experience. During the 8 weeks, the 4th grade students will be engaged in improv lessons which cover important life skills like public speaking, body language, active listening, creative spontaneous thinking, team work, confidence building and will have a ton of fun while doing it!

5th Grade

Mix of Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning 10/30

RoboMindTech - STEM RESIDENCY: RoboMindTech is an award-winning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education center that inspires young minds with practical learning. From robotics, coding, video game design, to Lego® creative play, we offer a variety of immersive kindergarten-eighth STEM after-school and summer programs all year long. Our experienced team also works with schools and groups to create off-site STEM programs and in-house field trips. Home to FIRST Lego® League and National World Robot Olympiad Champions.

Bridge Classes

Dates still being finalized

The Broadway Class - THEATER RESIDENCY: In this class we teach the students about Broadway - one of our true American art forms. The students will learn songs from different Broadway musicals from the past and present. In addition to learning songs, we will learn choreography and the "story" behind each show.