Admission Events

Kicked off in C&C’s lovely library, this required event will give attendees an important overview of C&C’s historically significant program, plus a thorough look at our campus and classrooms in action. You’ll have the chance to interact with students, current parents, and an administrator or two.

*Please note, this event is required to schedule your conversation with Elise or Tara. If you live outside of New York and cannot attend an in-person tour, please be in touch with us.

Upcoming Dates: 

November 21, 2024 (this event is full)
*New* December 3, 2024 
December 5, 2024 (this event is full)
December 12, 2024 (one spot open)

All tours are in person from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

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Designed to be attended after a campus tour, these events go into detail about the daily life of students in the various divisions of C&C: Early Childhood, Kindergarten – 2nd Grade, and 3rd – 8th Grade.

Upcoming Dates:

Early Childhood (ages 2-4): December 4
Kindergarten (age 5):  December 11
3rd – 8th Grade: November 20

These Zoom sessions are from noon until 12:45 p.m.

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This casual event offers prospective parents of children ages 2 through 2nd grade the opportunity to experience the significance of C&C’s blocks, invented by our founder and now used worldwide.

You’ll enjoy sushi and be guided through hands-on exercises that build skills in math, engineering, collaboration, creativity, and more. Put yourself in the shoes of a C&C student and join us! 

This two-hour event starts at 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Dates:

December 9, 2024 (this event is full)
January 22, 2025 (this event is full).

Please email us if you want to be notified when a space opens up.

All applicant families are invited to attend this event to get a feel for C&C's culture and community, particularly in terms of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Leaders of our various social justice and affinity groups will present updates and goals across the community, and our teachers will describe what social justice and anti-racism work looks like in the classroom.

Upcoming Date:

TBA

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One of our most popular and informative events, Meet the Grads provides families an opportunity to hear C&C alums who are now high school seniors reflect on their time at C&C and how it shared their high school experiences and preparation for college. Click here to view the 2024 recording.

Upcoming Date:

January 14, 2025, time TBD.

This event is on Zoom.

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Meet a broad range of members of the C&C community to share personal stories and experiences from their time at our century-old institution in the West Village. Our panelists include some that may not be typical in the admissions process - like our security guard or school nurse - and play a huge role in the life of the school. Click here to view the 2024 recording.

Upcoming Date:

January 30, 2025, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

This event is on Zoom.

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Join us for our annual behind-the-scenes look at NYC’s leader in progressive education since 1914.

You’ll begin with a brief welcome and classroom visit followed by young alums guiding you as you engage in a number of hands-on activities from Math+Service Learning to Greco-Roman Art to Electricial Engineering for 7-Year-Olds. You’ll end at a reception with current parents. If your child is applying for 6th grade or older, they’re welcome to tag along as you experience what distinguishes our school.

Upcoming Date:

This event was held on November 13. Thanks to everyone who made it great!