TRANSFORMATION WEEK
August 12 - 14, 2026
Celebrating Youth-Led Education, Play, Exploration, & Community Engagement
Transformation Week is a culminating set of events, or Project-Based Learning Experiences, in which 14-15-year-olds demonstrate what they have learned and their leadership skills as a finale to a 6-week Outdoor Leadership Academy - Summer Youth Employment Program.
Garden Events
Learn about youth-led community gardens in an urban environment through workshops in CS' gardens at Jefferson and Washington Houses.
8/12 and 8/13/2026: 3-6PM
Youth Photo Expo
Explore Environmental Health at a Youth-Fueled Photo Expo Series.
Jefferson Park
8/6/26: 10:30-12:30 & 2:30-4:30
Maggi Peyton Gallery @
Manhattan Borough President's Office
8/13: 5-8PM
JungleGym
Get outdoors and active on East 116th Street (Lex - Third Ave) with youth-led obstacle courses, games, arts & crafts, and more.
8/14/2026: 11AM-4PM
