This Spring, the Afterschool & Rec kids at Prospect Family Residence have been drumming up a storm in a Buckets & Beats class with the Brooklyn Music School. The class was a hit with the young musicians who tapped their way to success. Music teacher
Last month, the Prospect Afterschool and Rec team hosted a residence-wide coloring contest. Afterschool and Recreation Supervisor Patricia Striggles was inspired by the HFH logo—a house with a heart—and tied it into their Valentine’s celebration by prompting the kids to answer the question, “What does love feel
We're in love with the matching outfits and valenTIEs! Friends and families at the Saratoga Family Residence gathered for a fabulous Valentine's Day function. All smiles for sweets! Staff at the Clinton Family Residence distributed heart-shaped treats
In December, the students in Prospect’s Afterschool and Rec program ended their semester-long dance residence with DMF Youth by sharing their accomplishments with friends and families at an unforgettable final showcase. Wearing matching “Prospect Panthers” T-shirts—the Prospect Afterschool & Rec mascot—designed by Afterschool and Recreation Supervisor Patricia Striggles,
Over the last few months, students in the Prospect Afterschool & Recreation program have been learning the ins and outs of photography with Miss Jhomalys from Kids With Cameras. Their work culminated in a spectacular final exhibit which they collectively titled, “We Live in Art.” Kids With
A spooky spin on picture day—the Early Ed kiddos and staff at Prospect Family Residence were dressed to impress for a spook-tacular photoshoot. Saratoga gave us pumpkin to talk about with
Prospect, Allie’s Place, and Saratoga Family Residences held Back-to-School backpack giveaways, thanks to donations from KidCare, Volunteers of America, and Free Arts NYC. These students were well-prepared as they kicked off the 2022-23 school year! Saratoga dove
Adadoma Bediako, an oral storyteller, visited Prospect Early Childhood Education Center for an interactive lesson on African folktales. The storytelling show formed a part of the children's Black History Month celebrations, which also included lessons on black inventors like Garrett Morgan, inventor of the traffic light. Bediako began the lesson with a folktale
Last week, the Prospect Lions launched a new partnership with DreamYard, a Bronx-based arts nonprofit working at the intersection of social just and arts education. During her first class with Prospect Afterschool, Cindy Ferrer, an instructor for DreamYard, led students through a series of icebreakers, encouraging them to connect with one another over
At last month’s “F is for Family” workshop, families from Prospect Family Residence and afterschool had the opportunity to engage with the new set of resources developed by Sesame Street in Communities to help explain the experience of homelessness to young children. “It’s so important for all kids to see their lived experiences
