Elmcrest youth, WCS, at the National Honor Society Induction. He was just another young man in residence at Elmcrest attending the campus school. But WCS showed a fierce dedication to excel academically. Given the opportunity to attend classes at Nottingham, he continued his climb to success in his studies while also demonstrating excellence in honesty, Read More »
Audrey and Leah donating snow pants and sleds to keep on hand for winter fun. That’s a big NO – at least for now. But next winter, the boys and girls at Elmcrest will be waiting for the white flakes to fall so they can use some new gifts. Recently, these two young women brought Read More »
Elmcrest youth reads to Chuck, the Service Dog, at Soule Library. Reading aloud can be overwhelming to a young child. On a recent Sunday, two of the small boys from EImcrest practiced their reading skills on a special listener, Chuck, the Service Dog. Soule Library encourages reluctant young readers to overcome their anxiety and boost Read More »
On a recent Saturday in October, the Syracuse University’s football team made a valiant showing against Wake Forest. The 40-37 final score was not in favor of the Orange. However three boys from Elmcrest walked away from the Dome with big smiles on their faces. Currently in residence at the boy’s Elmcrest cottage, none had Read More »
And the children at Elmcrest in Ms. Jordan’s art classes mastered this technique with some beautiful results. Zentangles are miniature pieces of abstract, black and white art, created through structured patterns called tangles on a 3.5-inch square paper tile. The students each chose an animal that had some meaning to them and created a colorful Read More »
With the cloud of war shattering this weekend across the world, the boys and girls at Elmcrest Children’s Center created a special message for the people in Ukraine. The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine, and they made a “hands-on” drawing with finger paints to show the depth of their concern. The children at Read More »
What a thank-you party! The boys and girls in Elmcrest’s EPIC program hosted an appreciation celebration for their Youth Development Professionals and Student Advocates. These children in EPIC (Education, Preparation, Involvement, Community) have faced major life challenges. They are motivated by EPIC to explore educational and work-related interests and learn about possibilities that value work Read More »
Social Studies never was more exciting! This past weekend four Elmcrest students and their teacher attended a rousing production on historical figures and facts. Fun in social studies? They saw HAMILTON! This live performance of the Broadway musical for the past seven years has taken the country by storm. Their tickets were arranged by the Read More »
Last weekend the residents of Cottage 9 “egged” Cottage 11… in a friendly, welcome way. With help from “Lola the Bunny,” they hid colorful eggs filled with candy inside and outside the cottage. The bunny helpers laughed while leaving these treasures and Lola trailed some colorful grass as a clue. Not to be outdone, the Read More »
The little children at Elmcrest in Early Education are delighting in a treasure trove of new storybooks. These generous donations honor the memories of other children who once loved storytimes. They came from the hearts of two sets of parents whose children were in tragic accidents they did not survive. The Annals work to improve Read More »
