Residencies

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.

Spring '25 Residencies

RoboMindTech

5th grade: Dec 5 - Apr 3

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.

Together in Dance

Kindergarten: Mix of Thursdays and Fridays, Jan 10 - March 21

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.

Kupferberg Center for the Arts

1st grade: Wednesdays, Jan 15 - Mar 19

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.

Salvadori Center

2nd grade: Thursdays, Jan 16 - Mar 27

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.

The Broadway Class

Pre-K: Apr 22 - Jun 17

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.

Fall '24 Residencies

The Art Nest

4th grade: Tuesdays, Oct 22 - Jan 14

ART RESIDENCY: The Art Nest offers a comprehensive curriculum, including painting, drawing, design, and mixed media on subjects such as still life, animals, landscapes, portraits, and much more. The program will introduce your children to a variety of art genres and fun techniques during the 8 weeks of residency. Our teaching artist Michael Sheng will help them explore their unique personalities and vision through an individualized teaching method.

TADA!

3rd grade: Mondays, Oct 28 - Jan 13 with parent sharing date on Jan 15

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.

The Broadway Class

Bridge Classes: Fridays, Nov 15 - Feb 7

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.