Today, CityTrack & Little Feet took a break from our usual routine to witness a truly extraordinary sight: a solar eclipse! As the children arrived, we equipped them with special solar eclipse glasses and a commemorative event t-shirt. Then, together with their coaches, they ventured outside to a designated viewing area located between Fort Washington Ave and Broadway on 169th St. There, with approximately 170 children participating, we had a front-row seat to witness over 90% of the sun being covered! For roughly 15 minutes, our students were captivated by this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon. Many were even joined by their parents, making it a truly special shared experience. Following this celestial spectacle, we returned indoors and continued with our regularly scheduled program of running, jumping, and throwing exercises. #armorytrack #citytrack #solareclipse #youth #littlefeet

We’re so proud of incredible young women from our Armory College Prep program who participated in the recent STARS CGI Youth Town Hall on March 23rd! This event brought together youth representatives, NYC Council members, and other leaders for a crucial conversation about the importance of funding for nonprofit organizations like STARS CGI. Our students played a role in advocating for these vital community programs and expressing their concerns about potential budget cuts. Their voices and passion were truly inspiring! #ArmoryCollegePrep #STARCSHighlights #NYCYouth #CommunityAdvocacy #MakingADifference

Together with his close friend, Norbert Sander, Jr., Mike Frankfurt was a driving force behind the restoration of The Armory as a track & field facility. He is the Chairman of The Armory Foundation’s Board of Directors, and he has been an indispensable asset to The Armory’s success in Keeping Kids on Track. Having run more than 100 marathons and a devoted track & field enthusiast, Mike also serves on the New York Road Runners Board. Mike Frankfurt is also the Senior Partner and one of the founders of Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, a pre-eminent media and entertainment law firm. #TheArmory30for30 #thearmory #armorytrack #armorynyc

Our Armory College Prep students recently embarked on an exciting adventure to broaden their college horizons! We journeyed beyond the familiar streets of NYC to explore the beautiful campuses of Villanova University and the University of Pennsylvania! ✨ For many of our amazing students, this was their first time experiencing a college campus outside of the city. They were impressed by the unique atmosphere of each university! ️ At Villanova, they learned about the school’s rich history and even met their mascot, the energetic Wildcat! They were surprised to discover that Villanova is just over an hour away by train, making it a great option for students who want to stay close to home. Both campuses offered insightful student-led tours, giving our students a glimpse into college life. They peeked into classrooms, explored libraries, and even got a sneak peek at the delicious food options! This trip was an invaluable experience, sparking curiosity and igniting the college dreams of our students! We are so proud of them for taking this important step towards their future! #ArmoryCollegePrep #CollegeBound #ExploreYourOptions #NYCtoCollege #DreamBig #FutureLeaders @villanovau @villanovaxctf @penntrack

Age is just a number when you’re on the path to wellness, health, and community! 💪 Over 150 seniors coming together after a rejuvenating yoga session in The Armory’s Seniors AIM High Program. Here’s to embracing every moment and nurturing our bodies, minds, and spirits. For the love of wellness, health, community! 🌟 #SeniorsAIMHigh #HealthyAging #CommunityLove

Great Minds shined at The First Lego League Qualifier Event this Sunday! We are excited to share that one of our groups received the Breakout Group Award, which recognizes teams with remarkable potential and overall performance. Additionally, one of our teams earned the opportunity to compete at the Semi-Finals! Only 8 of the 21 teams present were given the opportunity. Each team presented to a panel of judges and shared their solution to a problem they identified in their community. This year’s theme, Masterpiece, challenged each team to solve problems with art and technology. The Great Minds team moving to the semi-finals, The Water Hackers, observed that at their schools, children were not drinking enough water. Their solution was to upgrade the schools water fountains to provide colder water, a filtered system, and a mounted projector to display artwork behind the fountain. They administered a survey to over 100 students and were thrilled to find out that over 90% of students agreed that their improvements would lead to them drinking more water. The Water Hackers will be attending the semi-finals on March 10th at John Dewey High School. The middle school students of the Armory College Prep will also be attending a qualifier event at Horace Mann School on Sunday, February 25th. We wish them the best of luck! #fll #first #firstlegoleague #firstlegoleague2024