Highlights of March 2019
March 2019 featured plenty of innovative programming, family events, and field trips. Check out our highlights from the month of March, and find out more about Chef Elena's Cooking Class and Mad Science's Workshop at Prospect Early Education Center.
Prospect Early Childhood Education Center Mixes It Up with Mad Science
Earlier this month, John Theodorou of Mad Science, which produces interactive STEM lessons, visited Prospect Early Childhood Education Center for a hands-on chemistry workshop. As the children surveyed the colorful liquids, beakers, and test tubes
Chef Elena Visits Saratoga’s Afterschool Cooking Club
Chef Elena of Well Rooted Kitchen stopped by Saratoga afterschool to teach the cooking club how to make veggie dumplings, banana wontons, and fruit spring rolls. The lesson was an opportunity for the kids to try new foods,
Spotlight On: Paola Rodriguez
The first session of HFH Summer Camps 2019 begins on June 28, but camper recruitment efforts are already underway for the summer, when hundreds of New York City kids will enjoy a free sleepaway camp experience. Paola Rodriguez,
Prospect Afterschool Celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month
To celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month, kids of all ages at Prospect afterschool had the chance to practice their brushing and learn about proper oral hygiene through fun and age-appropriate activities. Older students aged 10 to 17
Parents and Kids Get Creative at Saratoga’s Adult Art Show
In mid-February, families at Saratoga came together for an Adult Art Show featuring the work of participants in Saratoga recreation's adult art class. Parents and kids attending also completed a make-your-own journal activity, after which they filled their
Parents Learn Family-Friendly Recipes at Saratoga’s Adult Cooking Class
Every Friday, parents at Saratoga come together for Ms. Laura's cooking class, where they learn family-friendly recipes that combine affordability with nutrition. The classes are also a chance for parents to enjoy themselves, exchange international recipes, and bond
Families at Williamsbridge Go Wild for Live Animal Show
In mid-February, Williamsbridge kicked off its new monthly family engagement program with a show produced by Petland, a live interactive animal experience featuring hedge hogs, lizards, tarantulas, and other creatures.
Families and Staff Strike a Pose at Saratoga’s Family Talent Show
After months of rehearsals, discussions, and poster painting sessions, families and staff at Saratoga Family Residence saw their hard work come to life at a family talent show. The show was planned largely in response to a request
HFH Staff Discover New Resources and Connections with Local Community Organizations
In early February, staff at HFH family residences had the opportunity to connect with representatives from local community organizations at two resource fairs, gathering information and resources that will help them to offer the best possible services to
‘F is for Family’ Workshop Sparks Community Dialogue for Families at Prospect
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
Spotlight On: Rob Germosen
Every year, Rob Germosen, driver at Williamsbridge Family Residence, looks forward to socializing and celebrating with fellow staff and Williamsbridge residents at their annual holiday party. “I was with the cotton candy machine,” he recalls of the previous
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