Many readers have experienced the magic of summer camp–days spent basking in the sun, swimming and splashing around the pool or lake, playing sports, running around, making new friends, and enjoying beautiful summer nights around a campfire telling ghost stories. Those were the days we lived for as children and the joys we hope our children will know as well. In addition, summer camp instills in children a reliance on daily structure and responsibility for the care of personal items and surroundings, lessons that sneak in amongst the fun and friends.

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A Brazilian artist has turned a brown building into a rainbow of colors in the Bronx.

 

Artist Nove brought the tropical culture of Brazil to the Mott Haven Academy with some help from students.

 

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Spotlight on The New York Foundling’s Back-to-School Shopping Day. Here, kids in the child welfare system were able to pick out new school supplies and clothes. READ MORE