Tag: Hands-On Learning
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Why Children’s Arts & Science Workshops Is Essential For NYC Youth Development
Discover how Children’s Arts and Science Workshops (CASW) supports NYC youth ages 5–24 through hands-on after-school programs, summer learning, and career readiness opportunities. Learn how CASW’s holistic, developmental approach helps young people build confidence, leadership skills, and lifelong community engagement.
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CASW Profiles – Melody Pujols
Children’s Arts and Science Workshops is comprised of a multitude of individuals of different backgrounds and talents. We’re big believer of the idea that this is something that makes us strong as an organization. This month, in our latest edition of CASW Profiles, meet Melody Pujols – our communications specialist/senior writer at CASW-Media.
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5 Benefits of Youth Job Placement Programs (Past, Present, and Future)
Empower NYC youth with real-world work experience, confidence, and career direction. Learn how CASW-Workforce programs open doors to skills, mentors, and future opportunities.
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Hispanic Heritage Month at CASW: Celebrating Latino Roots and Community Impact
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with CASW as we honor Latino history, culture, and contributions in NYC and beyond—because Latino history is American history.
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Art Quest: PS/MS 37 Students Explore Creativity and Showcase Original Masterpieces
PS/MS 37 students spent the summer exploring world-renowned artists through Art Quest, a hands-on project where young creators studied styles, practiced techniques, and showcased their own masterpieces in a community gallery event.
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The Power of Fashion: Teaching Teens to Celebrate Failure Through Creativity
What if failure was something to celebrate? In ‘The Power of Fashion,’ a CASW youth program inspired by the book Fail-A-Bration, teens learn to embrace mistakes, express themselves through style, and discover confidence in creativity.
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From Student to Judge: How MECA’s Re-ReACT Program Builds Future Advertising Leaders
As a former MECA student and Re-ReACT participant, I returned as a judge to witness the next generation of young creatives pitch powerful, real-world ad campaigns—this time focused on social justice. From remote collaboration during the pandemic to mentoring new voices, here’s how Re-ReACT shaped my path in media and advertising.
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CASW Profiles: Aly Hernandez
As an NYC non-profit organization that targets youth, we consider curiosity one of our greatest values. It’s the driving force that makes our participants ask bigger questions, and learn valuable lessons along the way. Of course, we owe this drive to our staff members, who encourage these traits both in and outside the classroom. In…
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Stop-Motion Magic: PS 115 and PS/MS 37 Students Become Young Animators
Students at PS 115 and PS/MS 37 bring ideas to life through stop-motion photography, blending hands-on skills with digital animation technology.
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From Sketch to Screen: PS/MS 37 Students Dive into DreamWorks Animation
PS/MS 37 students got an exclusive look at DreamWorks’ Dog Man concept art, inspiring them to explore animation and creativity. See how hands-on experiences like this bring learning to life!
