Who: Teens ages 13-17
What: FREE Wednesday afternoons
When: Wednesdays 3:30-5:30PM: April 17, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29, June 5, June 12 (it’s rain or shine – unless there is a thunderstorm or other severe weather warnings. )
Where: The KoKo Lot (440 19th St.(between 8th avenue and PPW, Brooklyn, NY 11215)
From mid-April through mid-June, we invite teens to come to our 15,000 square foot outdoor space for a program specially designed to be an afternoon meeting spot, as well as a learning opportunity!
KoKo staff and special guests engage teens in conversations about environmental challenges and support them in developing creative solutions to fight global warming in the urban setting. The curriculum for the program has been co-created with a teen intern from City As School.
Every Wednesday will start with a clothing swap, which will serve as an icebreaker and transition us into our work at the Lot, where teens will be able to tinker and build with found and recycled materials. Teens will also be able to use battery-operated drills and hand saws with guidance from KoKo staff.
During the 8 weeks, we will work on projects such as: inoculating mushroom spawn, creating rainwater collection and irrigation systems, gardening and much more! Teens will have freedom to socialize and come up with ideas within our proposed curriculum.
Just FYI – All teens will need to fill out a waiver. The program is free.