Archive for the ‘trips’ Category
Fun at Bear Mountain
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Ice Skating and Zoo Hand
Monday, February 1st, 2010The pure awesomeness of this sport is just awesome. This past Saturday, I was able to enjoy this activity with my buddies from Aspen Youth Experience (AYE) thanks to New York City Inner City Outings (NYICO). Sadly though, AYE, our partner organization, had to close down their offices to the kids of the inner city areas due to this rough economy. So before they closed down their doors, they came on a trip with us to go ice skating at Bear Mountain, New York.
This trip spanned from the early, lazy Saturday morning to the late night of the day. When the journey began, I was with one of my comrades. Once we arrived at Bear Mountain, I ran to get my ice skate rentals but they were the most uncomfortable skates around. It was all because they weren’t laced correctly. Then just as I’m about to bust out my ice skating mojo, I discovered that my comrade didn’t know how to skate. So I was asked if I wanted to be his teacher. I, of course, accepted this challenge.
I started off showing my young pupil how to master the art of ice skating. He fell a lot. Amazingly, he never gave up even though he continued to fall on the ground. It was impressive and he was able to go around the rink a whole time without falling.
After the ice skating experience, some people hiked along with me to the “Trailside Zoo.” A ton of awesome animals were in cages at the zoo. There was also a zoo-house where the weirdest thing had happened. You see, I was looking at a fish tank with toads in it, when I saw a hand inside the tank! It creeped me out. So I called some of my friends over to look. They of course didn’t believe me – but then, as they looked closer, the hand showed up and everyone got really scared.
The whole day went really well. Thanks NYICO.
Peace- Diego
Hiking Hook Mountain
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008We were hiking in Hook Mountain. It was very foggy. When everyone went to the highest peak we saw a little town. a few hours later we played a game called camoflage the person that is it has to close their eyes and count to 10 then they have to find the kids that hide.after that isaiah found a slug and licked it with his tounge eww!!. threw water at someone and she pead in her pants. Everyone kept on slipping on the ground and when we went back to the bus, everyone was exhausted. Then we went home.
- Written by Clyd Mendoza
Today we hiked hook mountain the best mountain out of all mountains. We saw mushrooms,cacti,vast mountains,raging rivers and streams.Countless trees and leaves. It was my very first trip i met so many people and they where all friendly. The most exciting part of the hike was “HEAVEN”. That was the peek of hook mountain , it was so beautiful being above the clouds. The wonderful designs of the spider web the awsome design i think that those memories will stay with me forever. -Written by isaiah brye
Its My Park Day
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008What is “It’s My Park! Day” about?
It’s organized by Partnership for Parks and it’s about putting yourself out there. It is an event that gets people to clean up their parks around New York City. It is also to help others and make the world a better place. “It’s My Park! Day” is doing community service and it can help you get into a good college and high school. Next time why don’t you just join us and help us out?
As the day began, many kids were tired but they were full of energy. We started to clean the CampInteractive Tech and Trek center. Then the park people came and gave us rakes, brushes, bulbs, and shovels. We took a break and started eating breakfast. Breakfast was delicious hot, blazing French toast topped with caramel covered syrup that tasted as if it was kissed by heaven.
We had a meeting before we cleaned up the park. We had two teams, Team 1 was called the Outrageous and Team 2 was called UDTN(U Decide The Name). Many kids had different roles like the beautiful Donnette was the team Foreman for team UDTN. When we were at the park we planted bulbs and raked leaves spreading love to the park. We made it so beautiful, making it look like Beyonce or Bow Wow. OMG!!!!
The reason for “It’s My Park Day” was so we could eradicate the garbage that littered the park with its filth. Also, to restore peace and cleanliness to the world, one park at a time. Also, to save the O-zone. The participants of Camp Interactive proudly volunteered their time, for the service of the environment and the protection of our parkland which is a number one priority. To protect our world from devastation and to unite all people within our community is the purpose of “It’s My Park Day.”
Therefore, by participating in “It’s My Park Day” it’s a chance to spread the love to the places in which we grew up. The ability to show that we appreciate the home where we grew to become the men and women we are today. Through participating, we gave the environment that nurtured us as children. We could only hope that our example spreads to the hearts of others.
Written by: Anyece Williams, Barrington Hall, Brittany Harris, Shaki Coles, Clyd Mendoza, & Kisna Palacios
Photographers: Daniel Kogel,Barbara Rosa, Tiffany Huggins,& Collis Williams