Show #303

KICS - More than 500 grade school students from Salem County attend an annual Kids' Inquiry Conference. High school students volunteer as moderators and guides during this day-long science conference. The students demonstrate their own science projects and then sit back and enjoy glassblowing and robotic presentations from college professors.

Native American Art - Students from Oldmans School in Pedricktown are learning all about the Native American Indian culture. The students created their own Indian art, and enjoyed a dance performance by the Lenni Lenape Indians. This project is funded by a McDonald Grant.

MARE - The entire school of Oxycocus Elementary in Manahawkin transforms into a giant ocean during the Marine Activities Resources and Education celebration. From jelly fish to turtles, the students become part of the ocean and perform songs, dances and readings for their parents and guests.

New Jersey Reads - Realizing the value of an educated workforce, Verizon has created and invested money and staff to a program called New Jersey Reads. This literacy project gives Verizon customers a chance to contribute, and Verizon staff a chance to volunteer to this worthwhile community program.