Science Alliance

Learn new skills doing what you love—and meet our scientists. Explore the Tree of Life, our universe, and humankind. Make friends and collaborate on scientific discoveries!

Join Science Alliance

All classes are for students in grades 6-8. Students can choose the topics they want to explore: anthropology, astrophysics, conservation science, earth science, and evolutionary biology. 

During the school year, Science Alliance runs three sessions: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Classes will be offered on Thursdays and Fridays after-school and Saturdays during the day. Class listings for Spring will be available in February.

• Thursday and Friday classes meet from 4:30 pm–6:30 pm for eight weeks.
• Saturday classes meet from 10 am–3 pm for four weeks. 

During the summer, Science Alliance offers a 6-week Summer Science Academy where students explore a different science each week. Summer Science Academy meets 9am - 4pm

How to Register

• Please note that the grade level for Fall, Winter, and Spring programs below refers to the grade your child will enter in the 2022 academic year.
• For Summer Science Academy, the grade refers to the grade your child will enter in Fall 2023
• Students should sign up for classes based on the designated grade bands. 
• To register for each program, click the “purchase ticket” button.

Fees

• Fall, Winter, and Spring courses are $1,000 each.
• The 6-week Summer Science Academy is $6000 for the entire summer.

We have a limited number of Reduced Tuition (50% off) and Free Tuition seats in Science Alliance.

To apply for tuition assistance for Academic Year programs please complete this form. If you are interested in the Summer Science Academy please complete the form in the listing below.

You can use the income eligibility chart below to see if you qualify for free or reduced (50%) tuition:

Should you have any trouble purchasing a ticket using the program links, please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200 to purchase or be added to the waitlist.

Cancellation Policy

• To receive a full refund (100%), you must cancel at least 30 days before the start of the program. 
• To receive a partial refund (50%), you must cancel at least 15 days before the start of the program.
• If you cancel less than 15 days before the start of the program, you will not receive a refund. ​
• To cancel your registration in any of our programs, please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200. 

To learn more about the programs, read the descriptions below, or contact us at [email protected]org.

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