Programs
Senior Citizen Computer Education Program
This inter-generational program brought together high school students from the Ramapo Central School District and senior citizens from the Town of Ramapo. The purpose of the program was to introduce the usage of computers to seniors. Students were an integral part of the program, working with the seniors as they learned to navigate the computer screen with a mouse, search for topics of interest, purchase books/items on line and e-mail their grandchildren. This program was free of charge.
Memoir Recording
Another inter-generational program exposing students
to history! Students from the Ramapo Central School District
will research historical topics, formulate questionnaires
and interview senior citizens based on life experiences
of the seniors. Topics such as the Holocaust, the Korean
War, life in Suffern in the early 1900's, and many others
will be explored. The senior citizens will be recorded
both by videotape and on audio and will be able to take
home their memoirs as a lifetime memento for their own
families. All memoir recordings will be available on various
web sites such as the REACHFoundation.org, ramapocentral.org
(Ramapo Central School District) and the Rockland
County Historical Society web site. What a wonderful
resource for students to tap into! This program is free
of charge; however, donations from the memoir recorder
or his/her family to REACH are of course always welcome.
Suffern High School Outdoor Classroom/Amphitheater
The REACH Foundation of Rockland, Inc. will be building an outdoor amphitheater at Suffern High School within the circle directly in front of the high school. This theater in the round can be used as an outdoor classroom and meeting area by day, and a place to study astrology by night! It will be equipped with lighting and microphones. Construction is scheduled to start in June 2004! This beautiful new landscaping project will project a beautiful and inspiring setting for outdoors classes during and after school, a place for extracurricular groups to meet, as well as a location for school and community concerts and events.
Suffern High School Drivers Education
The REACH Foundation is proud to be the catalyst in bringing Driver’s Education to Suffern High School for Ramapo Central students. This 16-week program provides 24 hours of classroom instruction by a NYS certified teacher who is also certified in driver’s education, combined with 24 hours of behind-the-wheel training and observation, in specially equipped automobiles.
Mini-Grant Programs
The REACH Foundation of Rockland Inc. offers grants to all teachers in the Ramapo Central School District for the purpose of enhancing educational programs and/or teaching curricula. The REACH Foundation has awarded over $12,000 of grant money to date and continues to offer many grants each year.
We invite you to learn more about our ongoing Mini-Grant Program and to get more information on past recipients.
Student Scholarships
The REACH Foundation of Rockland, Inc. offers summer
scholarships for students at Suffern High School.
The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage students
to participate in summer programs that build character
and provide service to the community. Scholarship forms
are available at the Guidance Office in Suffern High School.
Annual Leadership/Community Service Recognition
Each year at our annual Fall Dinner/Dance we select an honoree who embodies the spirit of community, leadership and volunteerism that REACH fosters and support.
Description of nomination process/dates: We generally initiate discussions about our annual honorees in our March board meeting. In April and May we review all nominations for candidates and make our final vote in our June meeting. If you would like to suggest someone for consideration please send your suggestion to info@REACHFoundation.org by April 30, 2005. Please provide the name of the person you are proposing, why you are proposing them and as much background information on them that you can along with your contact information so that we can reach you for more information.
Past Honorees:
- 2004: Joseph McKee / John Wickes
- 2003: Sergeant Clarke Osborn
- 2002: Dr. Travis E. Jackson