Sangha Education Center
Educating the whole-learner by inspiring an interconnected understanding of self, others, and the natural world through mentoring and stewardship programs
Interactive community membership program offering group workshops, outings and Dungeons & Dragons events for young people in middle, high school, college and the workplace who have a range of abilities to explore interest areas, embark on new, creative learning experiences guided by passion-sharing adults while developing friendships with peers and mentors. Pairing education and socialization on our premises or that of our community partners, participants have the chance to cultivate leadership skills, build self and social awareness, often taking part in advocating for people and planet.
Our Project Stewardship young adult group will meet up for a Storytelling Workshop offered by Jill Schweitzer (outdoors, in-person or via Zoom depending on the weather). Mythology or stories-of-the-people is the study and interpretation of often sacred tales or fables of a culture known as myths or the collection of such stories which deal with various aspects of […]
Join our Project Stewardship group as we participate with the Amateur Observers’ Society of New York (AOSNY) for their December meeting via Zoom. AOSNY was established in 1965 as a means for astronomy enthusiasts of all ages to meet together, provide astronomy resources and educate the public. They offer numerous stargazing activities and are involved […]
Our Project Stewardship will participate with Spirit of Huntington Arts Center for a special holiday painting workshop as part of Artists Come Alive via ZOOM. Canvasses will be used and can be offered as gifts to family members or friends this season! In this expressive art program, students discover art styles through the lives of […]
We will be starting this season off by inviting Brandon Ellis, former intern and new author, to present to our Project Stewardship group about the art and inspiration for his poetry book “Evergreen”. Additionally, Brandon will engage us in a poetry writing activity that is flexible, appropriate, and fun for all. Many of Brandon’s poems […]
We are privileged to have one of our farmer friends, Mike Roff, who is in the process of completing a masters degree in occupational therapy, provide a presentation about his Capstone Project which will guide the planning of our Meadow Farm as we develop this outdoor educational space! Mike’s presentation will include a brief review […]
Sangha Staff, James Russo, will be guiding this Mentor Music Showcase as a way demonstrate the inspirational and healing power of music and song. Participants will experience and have the opportunity to express emotions. There will be a sampling of musical selections played and analyzed as our young people join the fun with interactive activities. […]
Very excited to offer a Spring Equinox Celebration this year at Sangha Education Center with our Project Stewardship participants and others interested in joining us! There will be several stations set up for our young people to take-part in clearing and preparing the land on and around Malcolm House for our usage this year. We […]
We are privileged to have Laura Beatus and Samantha Benitez guide us in a Laughing Yoga and Meditation session! This is a Project Stewardship program for young adults but we welcome adults to participate in this session as well! We can all gain from the benefits of laughter! Let's have fun and relax with one […]
Sangha Education Center is a community partner and leadership member of the Women’s Diversity Network (WDN). It all began in 2017 with preparation for the First Annual WDN Summit (2018). We continue to be a proud co-host of the annual Summit. This year, as last, the Summit will be virtual due to COVID-19 and spread throughout […]
Our Project Stewardship young adults have requested coming together to experience Dungeons & Dragons, coordinated by John Roslund, one of our Sangha mentors. Stations will be set up for a variety of D&D activities. Creative expression and problem solving are undertaken via this fantasy role-playing game. It all begins with storytelling… and guided quests, games […]
Once again, the input of our young people has directed their learning based on interest areas which we will explore this month. We will participate in a tour of Tanglewood Preserve at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning in Rockville Center. This tour will include walking the preserve and viewing the new dinosaur exhibit […]
We are privileged to have a local arborist, Frances Reidy as well as one of our Project Stewardship program participants, Jackson, walk us through the property on/around Malcolm House and our Meadow Farm on the Jericho preserve to identify plant life including local, non-local and invasive species. We will also weed & save to cultivate […]