RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability & Equity) 40.59186° N -73.788284° W

Description

Established in 2005, RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability & Equity) leads initiatives created “by the community, for the community.” We see potential in people and places that are often overlooked or marginalized. From our first community-led planning effort, which led to the creation of a 28-acre waterfront park on a lot that had been an illegal dumping ground, to our recent work transforming a dilapidated firehouse in the heart of Far Rockaway into a hub for youth and community programming, RISE brings people of all ages together to learn to appreciate the natural and built environment of the Rockaway peninsula in southeast Queens.


Lunch Notes

Lunch can be eaten on RISE's main floor or on the picnic tables outside in the Rockaway Hip-Hop Community Garden.

Bathroom Notes

Bathrooms are available on RISE's first and second floors.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your virtual or in-person field trip one week in advance to receive a full refund, or reschedule your class (pending availability). Cancellation made within one week of a scheduled class will be subject to a cancellation fee.

Info

58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Far Rockaway, NY 11692

(718) 327-5919

programs@riserockaway.org

Sun
Closed
Mon
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tues
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thur
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat
Closed

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Subjects
Science, Biology, Ecosystems, Sustainability, The Scientific Method, Math, Geology, Climate, Social Studies, Immigration, Cultural Connections, My Community, Arts
Activities
Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, K, 7
Cost
Scholarships Available, Free For City Schools
Accommodations
Outdoor Lunch Space

Learning Experiences

Field Trip

Living Classroom: The Shoreline Environment

This class will focus on the ecosystems that surround coastal communities. Students will learn about the animals and plants that can be found in and around the oceans and bays in coastal areas like the Rockaways, including oysters, dune plants, fish, and sharks. After a brief discussion inside, students will get the opportunity to explore those wildlife communities. Activity dependent on tide, weather, and season.

Each class is 75 minutes in length.
Classes are conducted during the regular school day at the RISE Center, at 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard.

Workshops address a variety of topics specifically designed for Pre-K-6 classes with lessons focused on marine science, climate change, migratory birds, and more! Each workshop involves hands-on activities to actively engage learners.

All programs will be free for Rockaway public schools. Pricing for public schools outside the Rockaways will be $10/student for a maximum of 25 students or flat rate of $250. Pricing for private school groups will be $15/student with a maximum of 25 students or a flat rate of $375. Home school groups can call for pricing!

To learn more about this program or to schedule a Living Classroom Workshop, please contact us at programs@riserockaway.org

Subjects Covered

science, biology, ecosystems, sustainability

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, k
Capacity
25 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
75 min.
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Cultural Immigrant Initiative: Guyanese Fishing/Net Knitting

There is nowhere in NYC as diverse as the fishing piers and beaches of Far Rockaway, where fishermen from all over the world come together at the water's edge. Many local fishermen use cast nets, an ancient fishing technique with a long history in Guyana, to catch fish on Jamaica Bay.

This hands-on workshop teaches students about the history of Guyanese fishing and some of the crafts and skills that go into it. Students will learn about Guyanese cast net fishing, it's history, the art of making the nets, and their current day use in the Rockaways. Students will practice casting a net themselves and also also get the chance to learn basic knots. All students will leave the workshop with their own knot bracelet and instruction guide.
This program is free for Rockaway public schools in District 31 & 32. Pricing for public schools outside the Rockaways are $10/student for a maximum of 25 students or flat rate of $250. Pricing for private school groups will be $15/student with a maximum of 25 students or a flat rate of $375. Home school groups can call for pricing! To learn more about this program or to schedule a Living Classroom visit, please contact us at programs@riserockaway.org

Subjects Covered

immigration, biology, cultural connections, my community

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, k
Capacity
25 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
75 min.
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Living Classroom: Birds of the Rockaways

This class will focus on native shorebirds and their importance to the well-being of the ecosystem. Emphasis placed on native avian fauna of the Rockaways. Students will learn the basics of bird identification and behavior, as well as how to use binoculars, before they head outside to try their skills on the boardwalk, where they'll get the chance to see a variety of different birds and work on a collaborative project. Each workshop involves hands-on activities outdoors.

This class will take place at the Arverne East Welcome Center at 190 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691.

Each class is 75 minutes in length. Workshops address a variety of topics specifically designed for Pre-K-6 grade classes. Lessons revolve around socio-environmental "hot topics":
- marine/coastal science,
- climate change,
- migratory bird species & avian migration,
- plastic pollution/occurrence of marine debris,
- environmental justice,
- and more!

All programs are FREE to public schools in The Rockaways.

  • Pricing for public schools OUTSIDE The Rockaways will be $10/student for a maximum of 25 students or flat rate of $250.
  • Pricing for PRIVATE school groups will be $15/student with a maximum of 25 students or a flat rate of $375.
  • HOME SCHOOL groups can call for pricing!

To learn more about this program or to schedule a Living Classroom Workshop, please contact us at: mlopez@riserockaway.org (Fall 2023 programs) or programs@riserockaway.org (general inquiries).

Subjects Covered

math, science, ecosystems, climate, social studies, arts

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, k
Capacity
25 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
75 min.
Book Now Join Waitlist