PS 159 Skiing and Snowboarding at Mountain Creek! 2/5/23
February 8, 2023
We started to get ready to hit the slopes at Mountain Creek around 10am. We handed out some new gear -- snowpants, gloves, helmets, and boots – and the kids were excited to get bundled up… though the ski and snowboard boots were snug and tougher to...
PS 241 at Bear Mountain!
February 1, 2023
We started our trip at 9am where we picked up the kids at their school and drove them to Bear Mountain. On the way we played a game where we set up teams to spot the fast food chain of their choice and those who spotted their choice the most...
The Wagner School's trip to Bear Mountain! 1-28-23
February 1, 2023
We started the day with open circle getting to know the students from various grades. The students were mostly 6th graders with a handful of 7th and 8th graders. After open circle, we went ice-skating. We ended the day with a walk around Hessian...
PS 159's Adventure: Hiking and Candle Making at Westmoreland Sanctuary!
January 25, 2023
On Sunday January 22nd, PS 159’s 3rd to 5th grade Explorers experienced a beautiful day at Westmoreland Sanctuary. They first learned all about the history of candles and were engaged in making their own hand-dipped candles. The realized...
All-Agency Fall Kickoff!
December 21, 2022
10/23: After a few years without an All-Agency outing, students from three different agencies were very excited to get back together again and enjoy a beautiful fall day together! Just as we finished our getting-to-know-you "Jump In, Jump Out" game...
Ice skating at Wollman Rink in Central Park with PS 159
December 21, 2022
December 4, 2022: The energetic bunch of PS 159 students (accompanied with their parents) met the ICO leaders in Central Park with great enthusiasm. They all were excited and eager to start skating right away. Before getting on the ice, we played...
PS 241 Hiking at Van Cortlandt Park!
September 16, 2022
June 11, 2022: NYC ICO Cat Rock leader Andrew Negron led PS 241 fourth and fifth graders in Van Cortlandt Park. Armed with the camping backpack from his recent trip on the Appalachian Trail, he shared his adventure with the group - distance, camping...
PS 159 at Orchard Beach!
June 8, 2022
May 26, 2022: My name is Christopher from Catrock Ventures.The Orchard trip was a great experience and spending the day with the p.s. 159 students was even better.Your students are so smart and great, any school would be lucky to have them to be...
PS 159 Overnight Camping at AMC Harriman!
June 8, 2022
June 2-3, 2022: The overnight hiking trip at AMC Harriman with the 5th graders of PS 159 was a really smooth trip. Of the 11 students in attendance, each brought enthusiasm and eagerness to jump into the outdoors and learn about camping. Even...
PS 241: Hiking at Bear Mountain!
June 8, 2022
May 21. 2022: Our trip was with Mr. McCall's fourth and fifth graders. We went to Bear Mountain for a hike. The first part of the hike was steep and challenging and the students felt triumphant when they got to the top for lunch. Along the...