Explainer Program Application

Explainer Program at New York Botanical Garden in the BRONX 2900 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10458

Are you interested in learning more about science, spending time in nature, and teaching? Make friends from all over the city and surrounding suburbs while developing public speaking, teamwork, citizen science and teaching skills during an unpaid but rewarding internship.

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* 1. Address

First Name *

Last Name

Address *

Address 2/ Apt#

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Email Address *

Phone Number

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* 2. Date of Birth

month/day/year

Date

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* 3. Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name

Their Relation to You

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 4. What language(s) are spoken at home?

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* 5. School Information

Current High School

Address *

Address 2

Borough/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Your Projected High School Graduation Year

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* 6. What Program session are you applying for?
Please note, that only Partnership School students are welcome to apply for WEEKDAY Internship options.

Gotham Collaborative HS Weekday Intern (Wednesdays & Fridays)--must be in this school internship program

City-As-School Weekday Intern (Tuesdays & Thursdays)--must be in this school internship program

ELLIS Preparatory Academy Weekday Intern--must be in this school internship program

Legacy HS Weekday Intern (Wednesdays)--must be in this school internship program

Mercy College Weekday Intern--must be in this school internship program

Fall 2026 (September- January 2026 WEEKENDS ONLY) | Required Training Dates: Aug 25-28, open to any high school students

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* 7. What grade will you be in during this internship season? (Must be 9-12 grade)

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* 8. How did you find out about the Explainer Program?

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* 9. Why would you like to join the Explainer Program?

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* 10. What are some of your interests, hobbies and extra-curricular activities?

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* 11. What career path(s) are you considering? How will this program help you achieve these goals?

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* 12. Please tell us about an aspect of science, current science news or concept that interests you and why.

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* 13. What is something you want us to know about you that we have not asked?

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* 14. As an Intern, other than communication skills, what additional skills do you hope to develop by participating in the Explainer Program?

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* 15. Interviews will happen on the following dates:
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Sunday, May 3 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Do you have any scheduling conflicts that would prevent you from attending an in-person interview on the dates listed above? If yes, please list them below.

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* 16. If accepted into the WeekendExplainer program, we require student and caretaker attendance for an in-person orientation session.

The Fall 2026 Intern Orientation is
Wednesday, June 10, 2026; 7 p.m.

Will you be able to ensure yourself and a caretaker can attend? If no, what are the obstacles keeping you from attending?

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* 17. If you are accepted into the Weekend Explainer Program, you will be required to attend mandatory Intern Training.

Attendance is required for all four training days:
Tuesday–Friday, August 25–28, 10:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m.

Are you able to make arrangements to attend all four days of training?
If no, please describe any obstacles below.

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* 18. The Explainer Program receives funding from the New York City Council to participate in the SCI Network NYC along with other city institutions that provide science-based internships for high school students. An important part of the network is connecting opportunities for youth between the different organizations. Please check below any programs that you have participated in, including at NYBG (ie internships, volunteering, camps, gardening, other programs):

New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)

Wildlife Conservation Society (Bronx Zoo, NY Aquarium, Prospect Park Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo)

Wave Hill

American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)

New York Hall of Science (NY Sci)

Queens Botanic Garden (QBG)

Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG)

Staten Island Zoo (SI Zoo)

Other science organization (please specify)

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* 19. Please provide contact information for TWO References

Reference #1: Name

Reference #1: Relationship to You

Reference #1: Email

Reference #1: Phone

Reference #2: Name

Reference #2: Relationship to You

Reference #2: Email

Reference #2: Phone

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* 1. Address

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* 2. Date of Birth

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* 3. Parent/Guardian Information

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* 4. What language(s) are spoken at home?

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* 5. School Information

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* 6. What Program session are you applying for?Please note, that only Partnership School students are welcome to apply for WEEKDAY Internship options.

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* 7. What grade will you be in during this internship season? (Must be 9-12 grade)

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* 8. How did you find out about the Explainer Program?

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* 9. Why would you like to join the Explainer Program?

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* 10. What are some of your interests, hobbies and extra-curricular activities?

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* 11. What career path(s) are you considering? How will this program help you achieve these goals?

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* 12. Please tell us about an aspect of science, current science news or concept that interests you and why.

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* 13. What is something you want us to know about you that we have not asked?

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* 14. As an Intern, other than communication skills, what additional skills do you hope to develop by participating in the Explainer Program?

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* 15. Interviews will happen on the following dates:Saturday, May 2, 2026Sunday, May 3 2026Saturday, May 9, 2026Sunday, May 17, 2026Do you have any scheduling conflicts that would prevent you from attending an in-person interview on the dates listed above? If yes, please list them below.

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* 19. Please provide contact information for TWO References

* 6. What Program session are you applying for?
Please note, that only Partnership School students are welcome to apply for WEEKDAY Internship options.

* 15. Interviews will happen on the following dates:
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Sunday, May 3 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Do you have any scheduling conflicts that would prevent you from attending an in-person interview on the dates listed above? If yes, please list them below.