Category: Octavia Project Newsletters

As we celebrate another successful summer of programs, we’re focused on what comes next: creating more pathways for our participants, alumni, and organization to thrive.  We’re developing expanded opportunities for our participants to explore STEM and the arts with our new, free school-year programming; for alumni to engage with mentors, build skills, and receive support throughout their college and career … Continue reading Help us reach $6K by 9/10!

Play these games written and developed by our 2026 Summer Institute participants! Adhya's "Banana Land"Aleksia "untitled"Cameron's "Niklows Something"Cinder's "F3V3R_DR34M_v1.0"Eden's "The Little Camera that Could"Ellie's "Please Help from Foxglove Land"Emma's "The Ashen Project"Eros' "Eros' Game"Fariza's "Hunting Aliens"Gilliana's "name"Hafsa's "Bone Puppets"Jada's "The Forbidden Home"Luis' "Summer Story"Raziah's "MisFits"Roselyn's "Cafe Haven"Sally's "Toxic Waste"Stacey's "One Moment, No Freedom"Teri's "SHOWBIZ"

Listen to these soundscapes created by our 2026 Summer Institute participants! These projects layer field recordings and foley to represent their group experiences of NYC. Neighborhood Soundscape 1 --- 01:53Neighborhood Soundscape 2 --- 00:51Neighborhood Soundscape 3 --- 00:37Neighborhood Soundscape 4 --- 00:12Neighborhood Soundscape 5 --- 04:03

We’re only one week away from our Summer Showcase at CARA! RSVP here to join us at 5:30 PM on August 13th. (Performances begin at 6 PM.) Or follow us on Instagram for live updates as we celebrate the close of our summer programs!  We’re also hosting an after party at Henrietta Hudson at 438 Hudson Street for those 21 and up. Come have … Continue reading One week until our Summer Showcase!

When you’re in middle or high school, one incredible summer can change the course of your life. You may discover the passion that propels you to your future career; meet the mentors who inspire you to take new paths; and forge friendships that can support you for a lifetime. Every summer at the Octavia Project is … Continue reading The magic of a life-changing summer 

Our free summer programs are in full swing! We’re one week into our Camp for middle schoolers, and our Institute for ages 14–19 launches today.  Here’s a look at what our participants have been up to, and a sneak peek at what the summer still has in store! At Camp, we’re exploring the power of names … Continue reading Powering a bright summer at Camp!

The weather is warming up, and we’re getting ready to launch our twelfth summer of programs! Before everything kicks off, we’re excited to share some teasers about this year’s Summer Camp and Summer Institute and an update on a new home base for OP. Have you ever been curious about the relationship between NYC’s waterways and public health? Can you imagine artworks … Continue reading Getting warmed up for the summer

As the weather warms up in Brooklyn, we’re taking stock of our spring accomplishments and looking forward to the summer. Applications for our high school Summer Institute and middle school Summer Camp are currently open! And, learn about some new initiatives that we’ve recently launched including our Spring Studio Lab and Alumni Newsletter. This work cannot happen without your support. Together, our … Continue reading Blooming in spring and beaming towards summer

Thank you for answering the call and amplifying voices of the future! Together, our community surpassed our fundraising goal, raising $66,191! Through your donations and support, you have shown your commitment to the young creators who are building the future every day. Your generosity gives young women and trans and nonbinary youth the chance to use … Continue reading The future speaks and we answer

When the future speaks, you answer.  That’s why you support the young creators in Brooklyn who come to the Octavia Project to code their first games. The emerging writers who explore worldbuilding with award-winning novelists. The aspiring scientists and architects who map out possibilities for cities and ecosystems with workshops and field trips. Through our … Continue reading The future is speaking—are you listening?