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Mouse Design League (formerly MOUSE Corps) is a year-long after school design and technology program for high school students who are self-proclaimed geeks, techies, artists, activists, innovators and tinkerers who will achieve over 100 hours of applied design, technology, workplace and leadership experience.

Over the course of the program, students brainstorm, prototype, and present their Legacy Project, a new technology which addresses a social need, while building their skills and exploring career pathways with technology mentors across diverse professional settings. In the summer, Design League students are eligible to apply for paid apprenticeships at businesses, start ups, and organizations across the city.

How to Apply

You must be a high school Mouse Squad student to apply for Mouse Design League.

• RSVP to attend the Oct. 6th Mouse Design League Open House @ 4pm (more info below).
• Then, attend the Oct. 6th Open House!
• Fill out the official Design league application, which will be released at the Open House.
• If you are accepted, you and a parent/guardian will sign the Mouse Design League Pledge.
• You and your fellow Design League team members will attend weekly meetings Tuesdays after-school at 4pm.

Design League Open House

Sign up HERE to attend the Tuesday, October 6th Design League Open House! (Required!)

At the Open House, we will give an overview of the program and play some group games together. This meeting will help you decide if this program is right for you!

After the meeting, we will release the official Design League application, and let you know within 1 week if you'v been accepted into the Design League this year.

• WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 6th 4pm-5:30pm
• WHERE: MOUSE HQ! 55 Broad Street, 16th Floor New York, New York 10004 (click here for map)
• WHO: ALL high school students who are interested in Design League and have RSVP'd
• THERE WILL BE PIZZA + round trip metro cards!
• ***If for some reason you CAN NOT attend the Open House, but really want to join Design League, contact Maggie at [email protected] or (646) 574-1077 to make other interview arrangements! ***

RSVP for the Design League Open House HERE!

When does Design League meet? How long is the program?

Design League meets every Tuesday at 4:00pm from October to June. Very occasionally, we will have retreats or field trips on Saturdays. In the summer, Mouse Design League students continue to meet at Mouse on Tuesdays (optional) and get exclusive access to apply for paid summer Apprenticeships working on technology projects at NYC start-ups, corporations, and community organizations. Typically, Design League students start the program in 9th, 10th or 11th grade and participate every year until they graduate high school. All high school students are welcome to apply

If you have specific questions about how your schedule will work with Design League, you can contact Maggie at [email protected].

How do I know if Design League is right for me?

Design League is a weekly commitment for high school aged techies, artists, and makers who have skills or strong interests in technology and design. You'll apply these skills and learn new ones to design a new technology that solves a need in the world, all while being a part of a team that loves to have fun and work together. Design League members care about the world and their community. If you are unsure, email [email protected]. for advice, or come to the Open House and see for yourself!

Will this Qualify for Community Service Credits?

Yes, several components of the Design League program are designed for community service. Legacy Projects offer weeks of community service! Plus you learn a lot about the technology you love along the way, like Media, Robotics, Programming or Web Design.

Still have questions?

Contact Maggie at 646.574.1077 or [email protected]. for more details!

We hope to see you at our Open House on Oct. 6th at 4PM!