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Brooklyn Children's Theatre is calling all rising 3rd-12th graders to apply for their 2026 Viola Davis Summer Program. The program runs between July 6, 2026 - July 31, 2026, and students get an opportunity to explore their creative side, make up characters, sing songs, develop storylines, forge new friendships, and write plays that will be produced as part of BCT's 2026-2027 season. The program is structured through four separate week-long camps, running between 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM each day at Brooklyn Children's Theatre (540 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215). More information is available via the BCT website. Partial and full scholarships are available, and families are encouraged apply for the scholarship lottery via this Google Form before March 30, 2026.

The Jed Foundation (JED) is now accepting applications for the summer 2026 cohort of the National Mental Health Youth Advocacy Coalition (YAC) Internship. YAC brings together young mental health advocates in a brave space to drive change through education, policy advocacy, media, and storytelling. This eight-week hybrid, paid internship trains undergraduate students in mental health advocacy and community outreach. Interns receive a structured curriculum, expert mentorship, and paid compensation to develop and launch their own strategic advocacy plans. Interns will participate in Advocacy Days on Capitol Hill (July 20, 2026 – July 23, 2026) and continue their advocacy throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. Head to the JED Website to learn more information and to apply by April 10, 2026 at 5pm. 

Uptown Stories, an organization that gives young people ages 8-18 the tools they need to tell their own stories and develop a love of writing, recently opened registration for 10 summer writing workshops. Summer classes meet for 1 week each during July 2026 - August 2026 and provide students with the space to explore the craft of writing, engage their imaginations, and connect with a community of writers. As always, every workshop for every family is Pay-What-You-Can. Head to their website and click on the summer tab to see their upcoming offerings. 

The New York Urban League’s Whitney M. Young, Jr. Scholarship is accepting applications for the 2026 cycle. With awards ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, this scholarship is tailored to applicants who have demonstrated a strong commitment to community service and academic resilience. To be eligible, students must be New York City residents, should be high school seniors or recent graduates, and should show leadership through community service and academics. Applications are open through March 20, 2026 via the digital application form. 

Colt Coeur Theater is recruiting participants for their 17th Annual Free Theater Camp, which will take place April 6, 2026 – April 10, 2026 at their DUMBO studio (20 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201). This is a unique opportunity for students ages 11-14 who have an interest in creating original plays/theatrical pieces & learning about acting, writing, design, and more. Students will work with professional actors, playwrights, directors, and designers to conceive and create original short plays that highlight their creativity and uplift their stories. The camp culminates in a presentation for friends and family on Friday, April 10, 2026. Apply by March 18, 2026 via their digital application form.