Arts and Enrichment Activities

All students receive various opportunities related to their college, career or personal interests throughout the year. The following are some of our arts enrichment activities, plus even more:

Outdoor Club

In the Outdoor Club, BP students take trips to hiking trails, use navigation, bird watch, enjoy the great outdoors and make s'mores!

High School Heroes

In the Junior Achievement High School Heroes Program, students developed and taught lessons to local elementary school students;

Steve's Camp

At Steve's Camp, students to spend 12 days away from the city and bond with other NYC students. They play team games, grow food, care for animals, and learn about the environment.

Young Lawyers Club

BPHS students visit law firms and learn about topics like voter rights from expert attorneys. Students get to express ideas and concerns about current social justice issues that they care about.

Science Genius

Science Genius is an initiative focused on utilizing the power of hip-hop music and culture to introduce youth to the wonder and beauty of science. Students work with #HipHopEd trained educators to create songs and spoken word pieces that align science with music. Every year they compete against other NYC schools at Columbia University. BPHS has won four years straight!

Job Shadows

All students receive job shadow opportunities throughout the year. Previously our students have experienced job shadows at: AT&T, AT Carney, Marvel, ABC News, the New York Stock Exchange and many more!

Girl Be Heard

Girl Be Heard develops, amplifies, and celebrates the voices of young women through socially conscious theatre-making. The program is held weekly after school.

Business Plan Competition

During the Digitas Business Competition, students are mentored by Digitas employees to create their own business. Successful student teams go through four rounds of competition for a chance at a cash prize.

Reel Works

With Reel Works students learned about the film and production process through creating their own films.

Dance Team

Our dance team works hard with choreographers to create pieces that they perform during the fall and spring talents shows, showcases and other events throughout the city!