Shore Corps

Shore Corps is RISE's most popular teen program, providing high school students with experience working on environmental conservation, food justice, community planning, and civic engagement projects that allow them to hone their skills and find their voice in representing their community.

Thank you for your interest in Shore Corps! RISE spring cycle is currently full and no longer accepting applicants. Students who want to join the summer 2025 session should keep an eye out for the application opening on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Students in 9th through 12th grades, who live in or attend school in and adjacent to the Rockaway peninsula, are eligible to apply. Shore Corps participants receive stipends for participation in the program.

Shore Corps serves as a platform for teens to cultivate a road map for their high school and post-high school journey, become more civically engaged, and inspire other young people. The program is designed to teach students to advocate for themselves and the environment by addressing challenges and issues within their community. Students meet with invited guests and professionals in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), urban planning, and the public sector.

Expectations: Students must be available to participate four days per week in the six-week summer program, as well as some weekend community events.

Class Days and Times: Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: RISE, 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11692

Dates: Monday, July 7, to Thursday, August 14, 2025

For more information about Shore Corps, e-mail programs@riserockaway.org.