New York City
Engineering and Computer Science Opportunities for High School Students in New York City
4 programs for students interested in engineering and computer science across the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, and northern New Jersey. 4 are not listed as paused or waitlisted; application availability varies. 1 list a minimum age under 16, excluding paused and waitlisted programs.
- Opportunities
- 4
- Not paused or waitlisted
- 4
- application availability varies
- Minimum age under 16
- 1
- excludes paused and waitlisted
- Summer only
- 2
- others run longer or do not say
- Liberty Science Center Teen Summer Docent Program
Summer program · Jersey City, NJ
- Who can join
- Grades 10 to 12
- When to apply
- Summer
- Liberty Science Center Youth Volunteering
Volunteering · Jersey City, NJ
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 18
- When to apply
- Year-round
- Long Island Science Center Student Volunteers
Volunteering · Riverhead, NY
- Who can join
- 11 and up
- When to apply
- Not posted
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Summer Student Program
Research · New York, NY
- Who can join
- 16 and up
- When to apply
- February 5, 2027
| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Science Center Teen Summer Docent ProgramSummer program · Museum or science center | Jersey City, NJ | Grades 10 to 12 | Not posted | Summer |
| Liberty Science Center Youth VolunteeringVolunteering · Museum or science center | Jersey City, NJ | Ages 16 to 18 | At least one full day every week for a minimum of 6 months, then at least every other week | Year-round |
| Long Island Science Center Student VolunteersVolunteering · Museum or science center | Riverhead, NY | 11 and up | Not posted | Not posted |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Summer Student ProgramResearch · Hospital or health system | New York, NY | 16 and up | 8 weeks, June 29 to August 20, 2027 | February 5, 2027 |
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Frequently asked questions
How old does my teen need to be?
Each organization sets its own rule. The table shows the minimum age or grade each one posts, and says so when nothing is posted.
What does a teen volunteer actually do?
It varies by program. Each program page describes the work as the organization does, along with the hours it asks for.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Engineering and Computer Science Opportunities for High School Students in New York City”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/in/new-york/engineering-and-cs.
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