Whenever we hear the youth exclaim, “I don’t want to leave!,” we know we’ve pulled off another successful trip. And during our time at Muscoot Farm, there was something to magnetize everyone, and provide each an opportunity for exploration and...

The 4th annual AFF NYC, presented by Fjallraven and Intrepid Travel, on November 16, 2016 was incredible thanks to our generous sponsors, attendees, volunteers, community partners and of course the incredible filmmakers and team in Boulder who make...

Our group couldn’t have asked for better weather than the blue skies and crisp air that greeted us on the morning of Sunday, 10/23/2016 - and ask we did, as the previous day’s weather was horrendous indeed. In spite of the last-minute schedule...

Our transportation to the Delaware Water Gap from Ellis High School was planned to be a Zero Emissions Bus provided by BYD to educate students about electric vehicles and would have decreased emissions for our trip by 188,000g. Unfortunately, the...

As we made our way back to NYC, I overheard Mr. Will ask the boys, who were still energized by the day’s adventure, “What was your favorite part of the day?” Our bodies were tired from the sun, and from scaling the rocky terrain along the Blue Disc...

NYC ICO Trip ReportDate: January 30, 2016Destination: Bear Mountain Park & Ice Skating RinkAgency: PS 127  On a clear, chilly Saturday morning, the volunteers and students gathered in front of the doors at PS 127 to start greeting and...

CLICK HERE FOR TRIP PHOTOS!!March 19, 2016—Harriman State Park, NYOn a clear crisp morning students and ICO volunteers met on the steps of Ellis High School. Following safety checks, we formed a circle and introduced ourselves.We had a comfortable...

HCZ's First NYC ICO Outing: Ice Skating and Zoo at Bear Mountain

 Feb. 6, 2016—Bear Mountain, NYOn Saturday, February 6th a group of eight students and one teacher from Ellis High School joined seven ICO volunteers on an exciting journey to Bear Mountain State Park. The day was full of fun activities,...

PS 126 to Croton Gorge ParkOn a beautiful sunny but chilly morning the young people, school staff, parents, ICO volunteers and a great special guest, Alan Gerson, President of the 'Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth Organization' met outside PS126.Before...