Boys of Cottage 3 hiking in Highland Forest Park. Four youth from Cottage 3 spent an overnight camping this summer at Camp Valley in Highland Forest Park, Fabius. No snack packs for this foursome; they built a fire, cooked a whole chicken for their dinner, and topped it off with Smores. Breakfast the next morning Read More »
Residents and staff enjoyed seeing the clever hypotheses that resulted in ingenious displays at the Elmcrest Science Fair. Twenty-four student participants covered a wide range of science topics and created their own representations of some novel ideas. The first-place winner surprised her science teacher by presenting a case that described what it takes to Read More »
Elmcrest youth perform military physical training in a career workshop. Twenty-five Elmcrest residents, ages 13 and older, participated in a two-hour workshop on “What’s Your Path?” They were encouraged to explore different career options following high school graduation. These included college, career, vocational school, or military and how these could lead to independence, stability, and Read More »
Kayaking, fishing and just enjoying the outdoors are sure signs that summer has arrived. The children from the Elmcrest Syracuse and Mexico, NY programs are happy to be out in the sun. Read More »
