Category: Dyckman
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Transformative Journey: How Raising Butterflies Teaches Kids About Nature, Patience, and Community Impact
This week, we’re discussing how raising caterpillars into butterflies at the Dyckman Community Center and PS 18 teaches kids about nature, life cycles, and community impact. Learn about the educational and environmental benefits of this transformative project.
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Transforming Lives in the Bronx and Manhattan: CASW’s Cornerstone Initiatives
CASW’s Cornerstone Programs at Dyckman and Bronx River Community Centers are empowering NYC communities with free resources, creative arts, and wellness activities. Read more about their recent projects and programs!
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What’s in store for Summer Rising 2024…
If you’ve been reading any of our publications or following along on social media, then you’ll probably know that CASW is entering one of its most energetic seasons. Despite the fact that it only lasts 7 weeks of the whole year, Summer Rising (and by extension, SYEP) has garnered a reputation as one of the…
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Celebrating MLK Day at Dyckman
At CASW-Dyckman, our middle school girls came together to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in a remarkable fashion. As part of the site’s MLK-Day Camp, the girls enjoyed a day packed full of activities tailored toward Dr. King’s values and their own visions for the future. To finish this special day, participants completed an…
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NYC as a Cultural Playground
Here at CASW, we believe that summer is a great time to seek out new experiences. Since Summer Rising runs for longer hours, we try to provide our participants with programming that varies from that of the school year. And, since we’re located in NYC, we try to take advantage the various cultural experiences at…
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Young Cosmopolitans
Our Cornerstone participants at Dyckman Community Center have been deeply into refining their social skills – they’ve recently taken the time to brush up on their etiquette and table manners. Though simple at first glance, skills such as these can prepare youth for the adult world, where they’ll likely be confronted with numerous social and…