Brooklyn residents are known for being patrons of the arts, with many of our Explorers' parents being writers, painters and photographers themselves. Surprisingly, while our home borough is also home to countless museums, theater troupes and galleries, it was to Queens that the senior campers travelled on Tuesday to be filled with the creative spirit. When artist Mark di Suvero presented his vision for an illegal dump site in Long Island City to be turned into an outdoor museum and exhibition site in 1986, there were more than a few skeptics. Today, however, the Socrates Sculpture Park is a New York City institution, housing large-scale and installation pieces in one of the gems of the Parks Department. http://www.socratessculpturepark.org/
While the senior campers learned about philosophy and concepts of aesthetics, the junior campers enjoyed a view of another New York City artistic treasure: the view of the Statue of Liberty from the Staten Island Ferry is a quintessential New York experience, and the breeze that brushes past ferry riders made the outing a perfect way for Brittany and her Explorers to spend a humid day! After picnicking and running through the sprinklers at Staten Island's Clove Lakes Park, the campers hurried back to the Atlantic Avenue play space to build their own statues with Cassie, Edwin and Keyanna's favorite childhood toy--- K'NEX!
Not to be outdone, Lili, Simone, Reza and Josh decided that rather than brave the heat, the Explorers Club could create art of its own. The crew proved they had the right idea with the musical masterpieces that could be heard coming from the classroom as Kisha led Gayla's and Amy's Explorers in an all-out jam session during the Tuesday morning Miles, Marley and Mozart class!
Tuesday's ending was bittersweet as the Explorers Club and the junior campers enjoyed their last Mandarin class of this session. Lilliana, Sebastian, Haven and the rest said Zai Jian to DiDi and her puppet dog Cosmo for the summer. The Explorers are all so thankful to Lango for all of the international fun they've had!
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