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Through Their Lens: A Day in the Life

Last summer, Nicholas Friedland, a Junior at the Calhoun School, developed a volunteer photo project at Camps Wakonda and Lanowa. He distributed disposable cameras to the campers and encouraged them to photograph their friends, daily routines, and activities. Take a peek at the campers’ snapshots of the HFH Summer Camps experience, through their lens.

2022-06-08T15:14:01-05:00April 12th, 2019|

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, practice their kitchen skills, and learn some healthy and delicious new recipes.

2022-06-08T15:21:35-05:00March 29th, 2019|

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 in Prospect’s Big Brownstone and Future Link program completed an “egg-xperiment” using eggs, which have

2022-06-08T15:24:16-05:00March 20th, 2019|

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 journals with reflections and drawings relating to the artwork on display.

2022-06-08T15:26:43-05:00February 28th, 2019|

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 their clients at HFH family residences. Staff from HFH’s Bronx locations—Prospect and Williamsbridge—attended the first

2022-06-09T09:16:28-05:00February 27th, 2019|
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