Number of Participants: 80
Hours Donated: 4
Value of Time Served: $2,704
Event Type: Children & Youth
Activity: Schools
School: Earl L Vandermeulen High School
Date: April 14, 2025
Location:
Port Jefferson High School
Old Post Road West, Port Jefferson
NY
About:
JV and Varsity spring athletes from Earl L. Vandermeulen High School recently visited Edna Louise Spear Elementary School for the Spring Sports Fair. The high school students began by reading books to the younger students before introducing the fifth graders to their sports—baseball, softball, lacrosse, track, tennis, and golf.
Each spring team brought 5 to 10 student-athlete volunteers. Every team read a sport-related book to three different classes. The high school athletes then shared details about their sport and the positions they play, engaging the elementary students by asking about the sports they enjoy.
Following the reading sessions, the high schoolers organized outdoor stations where the fifth graders could practice each sport—baseball/softball, track, lacrosse, golf, and tennis. The fifth graders rotated through these stations, spending about 12 minutes at each one. Throughout the activities, the high school athletes taught skills, offered encouragement, and rewarded the fifth graders with prizes for their participation.