On Monday July 9, 2018, the children of the WAMC Summer Enrichment Program took a class trip to learn about agriculture. The children had a great time heading out on one of the most prestigious Black Dirt farms in Pine Island, NY and in the Hudson Valley– DeBuck’s Sod Farm. Out on the sod farm, […]
The Warwick Area Migrant Committee has begun its 2018 Summer Enrichment Program and things are off to a great start. The children are excited about learning and eager to join in on the variety of activities the program offers them. Just this past week Music Teacher Matt Spicehandler stopped by to work with our student teachers, interns, […]
2018 WAMC Orientation Week for Staff and Volunteers Location: Pine Island School-Schoolhouse Lane June 26th-June 29th 9-4 pm Time Monday 6-25 Tuesday 6-26 Wednesday 6-27 Thursday 6-28 Friday 6-29 9-9:30 9:30-11:30 Kathy Brieger-Skype Welcome for Staff 9-9:30 AM-Director’s Office Set […]
Warwick Central Valley School Superintendent, Dr. David Leach, received the 2018 Outstanding Service Award from the Warwick Area Migrant Committee in Pine Island, NY on May 6, 2018 . This presentation was held during a fundraiser in Pine Island, raising $1,000. As Superintendent of Warwick Central School System, he has made extensive efforts to support […]
The Warwick Rotary Club has made a $2,000 donation to the Warwick Area Migrant Committee (WAMC) Summer Enrichment program. The donated funds will support the 2018 summer program season that serves approximately 100 children. The program will be held at the Pine Island Elementary School in Pine Island, NY beginning in July 2018. Katherine Brieger, Executive […]
On April 14, 2018 students from the “Dulce Esperanza” program assisted the Executive Director, Kathy Brieger, in menu planning for the summer. The children were able to identify their favorite foods. The group is eager to learn more about foods and nutrition. Nutrition and health education are included in the program. Hands on experiences are […]
Dr. David Leach, Superintendent of the Warwick Valley Central School System, will be presented with the Outstanding Service Award by the Warwick Area Migrant Committee (WAMC) on May 6, 2018 at 2 pm. The award will be presented at the Pine Island Brewery, location for the 2018 WAMC Summer Fundraiser for the Summer Enrichment program. Foods […]
On Sunday, April 15, 2018 the migrant farm workers community and their families of Southern Orange County New York gathered together at the HRHCare Alamo Community Center in Goshen, New York to host a Quermes. Quermes is is a traditional fundraising method used in Mexico to raise funds for Saint Days and other community goals. […]
Summer Internships for Education Majors Summer Internship Program Announcing Summer Internships for Education Majors Are you an education major and eager to have some teaching experience? This Internship may be the perfect opportunity to gain experience this summer! We are looking for students who will work as a team (2) in leading classroom activities for […]
Story by Danielle Barbour The Warwick Area Migrant Committee (WAMC) held a six-week Summer Enrichment Program for the children of farm workers in the surrounding communities this summer at the old Pine Island Elementary School in the heart of Pine Island. Approximately 100 children, ranging in age from six to 16, were enrolled from five […]
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