5/17/25 : We went hiking at Harriman State Park! We started at Reeves Meadow Visitor Center and reviewed our hiking plan on the map, leave no trace practices, and trail marker symbols so we would know where to turn and get on the correct...

Two Bronx schools joined up for a wild two night, three day camping adventure!  13 5th graders from PS 159 and 20 5th graders from Samara Community School experienced so many firsts at AMC Harriman- from swimming in a lake to seeing red efts...

02/16-02/18/2025: During this freezing February 2025, THUE youth visited the Mohican Outdoor Center and stayed in a cabin with their leaders, Antonio and Lizzette, for three days. When we arrived, it was a noticeable contrast to the snow in New York...

Despite the rain, we had a great time on our back up rain plan! We explored Untermyer Gardens for a couple hours, then when the rain started went to nearby Hudson River Museum where we did Earth Month-inspired art activities such as musical...

Three Bronx agencies joined up for great day outside at Westmoreland Sanctuary!  It is the perfect time of year to learn about maple sugaring!  From tree to their plates, the students saw the entire process of how maple sugar is made!...

4th grade students from Samara Community School had an incredible day at Westmoreland Sanctuary! Students first learned about all maple sugaring and were able to tap a tree! They learned how sap comes out of the tree (and even were able to taste it...

Our trip to Mountain Creek ski Resort was such a success. 12 students from PS 159 joined the CatRock crew at Mountain Creek. We were able to sign in and get all our gear ready for the day with ease. The CatRock crew jumped into action and brought...

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, The Young Women’s Leadership School of the Bronx finally got the chance to embark on their much-anticipated outdoor adventure at Bear Mountain, after being postponed twice due to cold weather. Although the temperature...

Despite the rain earlier in the day on Saturday, September 28, 2024, students from The Young Women’s Leadership School of the Bronx embraced the weather and made the most of their nature-filled adventure. Departing at 10 AM, the group arrived at Dr...

 1/24/25-  Wollman Rink:  A very energetic, excited group of 3rd to 5th grade students from Samara raced to dismissal on a Friday afternoon to meet up with their parents to go on a NYCICO trip ice skating!  It was a very special...