NYC ICO in Action!
PS 159 students go overnight camping at AMC Harriman!
May 29, 2024
5/22/24-5/24/24: PS 159 students had an incredible two night camping journey! We were blessed to have 4 staff from PS 159, many CatRock leaders, and NYCICO volunteer Janet all helping us. When we first arrived at AMC Harriman, CatRock...
PS 159x goes orienteering at Westmoreland Sanctuary!
May 6, 2024
On May 5, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders from PS 159x in Bronx, NY had the opportunity to learn a new skill- orienteering! When we arrived at Westmoreland Sanctuary, there was a big orienteering race happening, hosted by Hudson Valley Orienteering...
TYWLS of the Bronx go on Bull Hill hike!
April 12, 2024
3/30/24: Bull Hill Hike with TYWLS of the Bronx. As planned, we all met at 125th Metro-North Station at 9:30 AM on March 30, 2024. The six eager students, their teacher, two enthusiastic volunteers, a very dedicated Catrock youth leader and I...
Democracy Prep Elementary at Van Cortlandt Park!
April 12, 2024
3/16/24: Democracy Prep started the day meeting at the Nature Center, where students learned about the animals in Van Cortlandt park and were able to touch a stick bug! We met up with our Parks Guide, Sara, then headed on a hike to several...
MS 140 at Bear Mountain! Ice Skating and zoo trip!
April 12, 2024
2/29/24 Ice-skating followed by a visit to the zoo was a great combination of fun and relaxation. Students loved observing the wildlife that was native to the Bear Mountain area.