ParaDYM Academy is our after-school and extended day program made up of hands- on, interactive, interconnected media programs called, Co-Ops. Co-Ops are designed to empowering at-risk and marginalized youth through transmedia production and media literacy. Our Co-Ops are hands-on, therefore students learn by working on media projects for local nonprofits in need of media production.

ParaDYM Academy

Since 2008, ParaDYM Academy has provided after school and out-of-school instruction in video production, digital music production, and game design to over 1,500 marginalized youth throughout Central Connecticut.

play. produce. empower.

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If you live in Central Connecticut and are between 13-18, there are many benefits you can get from participating in ParaDYM Academy.

Even though we are an academic themed media program, we understand how important it is for you to have time to hang out with their friends. So, in addition to our media production classes, we make time to play games, watch movies, hang out and have fun. We have monthly movie nights, and daily access to X-Box, PS4 and Virtual Reality game stations. We even have contests for monthly prizes.

WHAT YOUTH LIKE

For those of you that need Capstone or community service hours, you can earn them working on social media and production projects for our local non-profit community partners.

For those of you who pass or certification process, you will be able to earn money working on projects for local partnering businesses and organizations. You'll also be able to borrow some of our mobile equipment, with the permission of your parents.

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