Tag Archives: NY Cares

Ice Skating in Central Park

Reporter Victoria shares about PS 208′s Urban Adventures trip to Central Park this past December: One Saturday morning, Urban Adventures went ice skating.  We were very excited and we ended up having a lot of fun! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

New York Cares Day

A message from Tina at New Yorks Cares: New York Cares Day 2010 was a huge success and I thank you for being a part of such a great day of service and for coming to work on a Saturday! Thousands of volunteers spread out over 100 public schools all across the city to give [...]

New York Cares at Alain L. Locke Elementary

PS 208 partnered with New York Cares for a very special afternoon.  Volunteers visited Alain L. Locke Elementary to paint a beautiful new mural on our playground and play kickball with students.  Watch students help the volunteers warm up! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

Hands on New York Day

Staff members from Alain L. Locke Elementary participated in New York Cares Hands on New York Day this past Saturday.  Working at a local park, PS 208 staff cleaned out an overgrown garden, planted new bushes and spread grass seed.  Thank you to everyone who came out to support our community! Share on Facebook Tweet [...]

Urban Adventures: Metropolitan Museum of Art

From fifth grade reporter Chance:  This past Saturday, New York Cares and several kids from PS 208 went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to do a scavenger hunt.  We saw a real Egyptian Temple from long ago.  We saw a realistic shark that was modern art.  It was so amazing with some cool exhibits! [...]

Basketball Clinic

From fifth grade reporter Justin: Basketball Clinic is lots of fun!  The volunteers from New York Cares teach us the fundamentals of basketball.  We run drills and have a great time.  Students go to Basketball Clinic every other Saturday.  In basketball clinic we show our competitive side and have fun doing it! Share on Facebook [...]