PS68 Q Elementary School in Ridgewood is buzzing with excitement after a successful partnership with Cultural After School Adventures (CASA), an innovative program designed to spark curiosity and creativity among students.
The collaboration, which brought the Intrepid Engineers Program to the school, culminated in a memorable field trip to the renowned Intrepid Air and Space Museum.
The CASA programs provide an array of high-quality arts and cultural experiences to children enrolled in after-school activities. They are supported by the New York City Council and the Department of Cultural Affairs.
This particular exciting opportunity was made possible through the generous support of Council Member Robert Holden, who provided the necessary funding to ensure the program’s success.
PS68 Q’s students, who have been actively participating in after-school sessions led by two talented instructors from the Intrepid Museum, visited the museum in person on Saturday, Feb. 1, to see the remarkable exhibits they had been learning about.
The Intrepid Engineers Program, which ran every Thursday after school, introduced students to the wonders of engineering and design through hands-on activities and interactive lessons.
The program’s instructors engaged the students in various engineering challenges, helping them explore the science behind aviation, space travel, and maritime technology. The program encouraged young minds to think critically, experiment, and push the boundaries of their creativity.
The excitement reached new heights when the students traveled to Manhattan to visit the Intrepid Museum, one of the nation’s most iconic cultural institutions.
As the students arrived, they were warmly greeted by their instructors, who had been guiding them through the engineering program. The children were treated to a private tour of the museum’s awe-inspiring Air and Space exhibits, where they interacted with real-world examples of aviation and space exploration.
The private tour allowed the students to get an up-close look at historic aircraft, spacecraft, and maritime vessels, providing them with an immersive experience that reinforced what they had been learning in the classroom.
The children marveled at the mighty Concorde, the space shuttle Enterprise, and even the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier, all of which are part of the museum’s extraordinary collection.
The hands-on experience gave the students a sense of wonder and possibility, further fueling their enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
PS68 Q expressed their deep gratitude to Council Member Holden for his continued support of educational initiatives and to CASA and the Intrepid Museum for providing such a transformative experience for the students. The success of this program has sparked a renewed excitement for learning and has inspired the young minds at PS68 Q to dream big.
