Category: Community Connections

Block Party Science

6/16/2019

Bringing science to the community is one of our favorite things! Thank you for joining us during the Maple Street block party as we explored giant bubbles then enjoyed a soda rocket demonstration.

It was a fun and exciting morning at the Kiddie Science Lab during our recent (and very first) chess tournament. Over 20 players participated, and were divided into rated and unrated groups. Four rounds were played, with medals and trophies given to highest scoring players in each group.

Special thanks to our chess teacher, Simon, who directs and organizes chess tournaments through out NYC. Save the date for Sunday, May 19th for our next tournament at the Kiddie Science Lab!

Special thanks to Diana's Event Space for the extra tables!

Business of the Month

2/16/2018

We're excited to announce the first recipient of 'The DRINK PLG Business of the Month Award'! Each month we'll be dropping by a local business in the nabe that's making a particularly special contribution to our community to deliver two fine, well deserved, bottles of bubbles!!

In these crazy days we need some good old empirical evidence and real facts (remember those!) January's winner is the awesome 'KIDDIE SCIENCE' founded by Carmen Castillo-Barrett (pictured with Howard Gibbins & Randy Berger from DRINK), a New York City teacher and mom to two young scientists.

Kiddie Science works with public and private schools, home school/co-op groups, daycare centers, parents and community groups in NYC to bring hands-on science programming to young children of various ages during the school day, after-school, and during public school closure dates. KIDDIE SCIENCE is a labor of love and a real credit to our nabe!

They are located at 509 Rogers Ave (Midwood and Rutland) and you can check out their programs online as well as donate (every single $ helps) at www.kiddiescience.org

Cheers,
Howard & Randy
Drink PLG Wines & Spirits

HSES Alumni Profile

2/11/2018

Kiddie Science founder and educator Ms. Carmen, attended New York City's High School for Environmental Studies. Recently, the alumni group for the high school did a focus piece on Ms. Carmen and Kiddie Science:

"I've always loved science, but growing up as a poor immigrant in the Bronx, access was severely limited... I had a lot of great experiences at HSES and had access to opportunities that literally changed my life."

Read more

Community Connections: High School Students

1/18/2018

Girls Who Code FREE 7-week Summer Program

WHAT: Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program is a FREE 7-week summer program for female identified rising juniors and seniors to learn computer science, get exposure to tech jobs and join a supportive sisterhood of thousands of girls across the US.

WHO: 10th and 11th grade female-identified students

WHEN: Early acceptance deadline is February 16, 2018. Application closes March 16, 2018.

TO APPLY: girlswhocode.com/sipapplygirlswhocode.com/sipapply
Stipends to cover transportation and living expenses are available to those who qualify.

City Parks Foundation offers engaging internships providing students with the opportunity to further their knowledge while gaining real life experience.

Our mentors work with students throughout their internship to support and encourage their self-confidence and identify the next steps on their paths to a successful future. Current internship opportunities are listed below:

Seeds to Trees College Internship
Freshmen - Juniors | March - June 2018
Application Deadline: March 15, 2018

Marketing & Partnerships College Internship
Freshmen - Seniors | May - August 2018
Application Deadline: March 17, 2018

Learning Gardens High School Training Program
Freshmen - Juniors | February - June 2018
Application Deadline: Ongoing

Click here to apply and learn more

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