Samara Community School finished up a three-session Learn to Bike program by riding on the rail trail at Van Cortlandt Park.  With the help of CatRock leaders, all students improved immensely with their bike riding skills- with the majority of...

Samara Community School students and THUE students met up for a beautiful fall day in Central Park! After a fun ABC nature scavenger hunt where students tried to find something in nature with every letter of the alphabet, students split up into two...

What an amazing fall day PS 159 students had! We arrived at Stuarts Fruit Farm bright and early before the crazy rush of apple pickers. Students were so excited to pick apples- big and small, sweet and tart. There was a ton of variety to choose from...

A small group of students and caregivers from AmPark Neighborhood School spent a beautiful Saturday afternoon sailing the majestic Hudson River aboard the Sloop Clearwater! With the support of the Clearwater crew, fellow passengers, ICO volunteer...

September 14, 2024: PS 159 students enjoyed a beautiful fall day at NYBG, which is only 1/2 mile from the school.  Many families stayed with their children all day and were so happy to know that there is now a Bronx Partnership Program so they...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.