Exploratory Enrichment at Western Suffolk Boces

09/05/2023

We are very excited that we now offer 649 programs. Check out our website!

The Exploratory Enrichment service facilitates experiences that extend beyond traditional classroom instruction for presentations, workshops, field trips.

12/09/2021

There has been a lot of discussion in the news about internet safety for children. The Western Suffolk BOCES Exploratory Enrichment Program offers many excellent programs that address this issue.
If you go to our website and follow the link to programs, you will find them listed under Cyber Civics and Internet Safety.
www.wsboces.org/enrich

The Exploratory Enrichment service facilitates experiences that extend beyond traditional classroom instruction for presentations, workshops, field trips.

11/17/2021

Get ready for the cold winter indoor months by offering fitness programs into your schools.

Academic Entertainment’s programs get you up and moving.
https://www.academicentertainment.com/bfit
https://www.academicentertainment.com/zondakidsdance

Class Act offers Rope Warrior
http://www.class-act.com/acts/RopeWarrior/index.asp

KerboomKidz really gets your students excited about fitness.
http://www.kerboomkidz.com/

You can also stay fit with Yoga during the long winter months. Below are two good programs.
https://thinkwellnessny.com/youth-wellness-program/
http://www.yoganomicsli.com/school-yoga-and-mindfulness

As a local business owners, elementary school teacher, mothers and yoga instructors we can appreciate and understand the value of keeping the students, staff, and entire school community mindful and healthy. We believe that yoga provides many benefits such as aiding an individual’s mind-body aware...

10/08/2021

We are adding two new programs to Exploratory Enrichment.
http://www.thebrainshow.com/school_assembly.html
https://thinkwellnessny.com/

Wellness Programs for Employees, Seniors, The Youth and those in Recovery. Offering both On-Site and Virtual options. Help your community THRIVE today through Mindfulness, Beginner's Yoga, Meditation, Art & Nutritional Guidance.

09/09/2021

Welcome back to the new school year.
We now offer 545 programs on our website link! https://www.wsboces.org/enrich/
Academic Entertainment is holding a virtual Showcase on September 21&22, 2021. Contact their team for information.
[email protected]

The Exploratory Enrichment service facilitates experiences that extend beyond traditional classroom instruction for presentations, workshops, field trips.

06/10/2021

What a school year this has been for all of us!
2021-22 will have so many goals in education and the Exploratory Enrichment Program is here to provide assistance in meeting those goals. We are proud to note that we now have 522 program offerings. We will be adding more as the school year starts.
Wishing you all a wonderful summer.

04/08/2021

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE AND NATURE INSTITUTE OFFERED BY SCOPE AND WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES

STEAM activities
Hands-on investigations
New friends
Orienteering
Seining
Hiking
Authentic field science research
Engineering challenges
Habitat exploration
Naturalist-led animal encounters

Contact Us

Western Suffolk BOCES
Outdoor Environmental Education Program

810 Meadow Road
Smithtown NY 11787
Phone: 631‐360‐3652
Fax: 631‐623‐4912
Email: [email protected]

Important Dates

Registration Deadline
May 15, 2021

Virtual Q&A Session
June 1, 2021 6-7 PM

Sunken Meadow State Park
June 28-July 1
8:00am-2:00pm
Offered by:
SCOPE Education Services
In cooperation with
Western Suffolk BOCES

About the Program

Participants are immersed in the natural world and gain authentic field science experience within the diverse habitats of Sunken Meadow State Park. During this four-day program participants will explore the varied ecosystems of Long Island and their inhabitants, discover geologic processes that shaped Long Island, and will develop strategies to help conserve valuable natural resources. Participants will also engage in interactive hikes and foster new friendships through team building activities.

For 25+ years, SCOPE has operated respected summer programs in cooperation with Western Suffolk BOCES for students
across Long Island.

Covid-19 Precautions
• Daily staff and participant
health screening
• Daily temperature checks
• Masks required indoors at
all times and outdoors when social distancing is not possible
• Regular sanitization of shared materials
• Hand sanitizer available at all times
• Social distancing when possible

Program Details

Participants are supervised at all times by experienced, qualified environmental science educators.

Who can participate?
• Any student entering grades 7, 8, or 9
What are the times of the program?
• Monday-Thursday
8am-2pm
Participants must bring a cold lunch and a water bottle daily.
Program Cost
$450 per child
Included in the program fee:
Small group sizes led by trained naturalists
All materials and supplies
Staff who are trained in First Aid, CPR, and AED

How to Register
To register please call Jill Lau at 631-360-3652 or email at [email protected]

03/30/2021

Celebrate Earth Day.
We offer many programs that will enrich your schools’ Earth Day Celebrations. The Theme for 2021 is “Restore Our Earth”. The Western Suffolk BOCES
Outdoor Environmental Education Program offers many outdoor and virtual programs. Visit them at https://www.wsboces.org/instructionsupport/outdoor-environmental-education-program

Below is a list of other programs:

Academic Entertainment- Dumpster Doug
https://www.academicentertainment.com/dumpsterdoug

Bronx Zoo
https://bronxzoo.com/learn/wildlife-school-online/field-trips

CEED-Center for Environmental Education and Discovery
https://ceedli.org

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
http://ccesuffolk.org

Long Island Science Center
https://www.sciencecenterli.org/

Science Museum of Long Island
https://www.smli.org/

Sweetbriar Nature Center
https://www.sweetbriarnc.org/virtual-programs

Whether you’d like us to go live from your Facebook, Instagram, or another program, we can make it work. We are all new to this but if you have questions please email [email protected]. Since we only have a few staff times and dates are limited. Below are the days and times we are open to book p...

03/25/2021

Very pleased to announce our collaboration with the Boston Tea Party and Ships Museum

The interactive exhibits and exquisite attention to historical detail make this a quintessential Boston museum that every visitor must experience.

03/23/2021

The Tenement Museum is a wonderful museum that shares the stories of our immigrant family history . We are now offering their virtual programs.

The Tenement Museum focuses on America's urban immigrant history. The Tenement Museum provides walking tours and is a popular attraction in the Lower East Side NYC.

03/19/2021

Very excited about the wonderful virtual programs we are offering in cooperation with the Bronx Zoo.

The WCS Education call center is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please feel free to contact our registrars by phone (800-433-4149) or email ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

02/23/2021

Nick Tokman, Sunshine on the Deadliest Catch, will be providing a virtual program to high school students in the Half Hollow Hills School District. Nick’s important message is about paths we take in life to obtain our dreams and goals. Some of the highlights of the program will deal with how to cope with negative influences, remove distractions and remain focused on goals.
https://nicktokman.com/

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
The Bioluminescent Magic Program is coming to the Smithtown School District in March. Communications of the deep sea! Students will dive into the mysterious environment as they learn about bio-luminescent animals through slides and pictures, glowing models, and demonstrations.
http://ccesuffolk.org/marine/youth-education/northwestern-suffolk-marine-education-program/marine-education-at-your-facility

The Cradle of Aviation
The Smithtown School District will be hosting the Awesome Aviation Tour. Early aviators were adventurous and helped create a brand-new industry! Students
will learn about some famous fliers and then test their skills by building their own paper planes.
https://www.cradleofaviation.org/education/school-groups/virtual-field-trips-for-students.html

Leon Ognibene Productions will be providing a program for the West Babylon. The program, Space Road Show, is a multimedia production of the solar system.
https://www.scienceroadshows.com/

Virtual and Live programs presented for your School or Library by teacher Lee Ognibene.