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…This event got our wheels turning. The December (create) and April (visit) dates for The Sketchbook Project could book-end a winter Field Trip Series, with different events for January, March and April. I had a quite a few criteria for this first line-up of trips: 1) they push the boundaries of what girls may have already tired; 2) offer a private, shared experience for girls to build community; 3) range in location, interest and cost; 4) give a snapshot of what Curious Jane is all about… Continue reading
We have had a bunch of great after-school classes happening this semester, and the girls are doing tons of amazing projects. Here, our after-school instructors give us some of the highlights! Continue reading
Miss Representation premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, and aired on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network October 20. The documentary exposes how American youth are being sold the concept that women’s and girls’ value lies in their youth, beauty and sexuality. The film appropriately re-frames what we may even consider ‘normal’ in the media as atrocities that wash over us daily, via magazines, TV shows, films, the news, serious journalism and tabloid coverage. So: what do we do? Continue reading
November is here, and we’re kicking it into high gear over at Curious Jane H.Q. We have our monthly Weekend Workshop coming up- Wired 101; we’ll be finalizing details to launch our brand-new Curious Jane Field Trip Series; and we’ll be preparing for our summer 2012 registration that opens December 1. Winter does not slow us down! Continue reading
For us, the real start to the new year is October. In October, after-school gets into full swing, and we start getting involved in events to stay connected to families during the year. There are a couple of events coming up this month that we’re getting ready for:
October 15 and 16- DIY Fashion Weekend Workshop: Costume Creations
October 29- Ghouls and Gourds at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
October is also when we start tackling our giant list of things to do before camp next year! Most people don’t realize what all needs to happen in order for camp to work successfully, and that running a summer program truly is a year-round endeavor. Securing locations for 2012, refining the curriculum, and updating our website are just a few of the things on our plate for fall… Continue reading
This summer, we are moving our Brooklyn June weeks of Curious Jane to the Invisible Dog Art Center (Carroll Gardens) and offering our “Best of Curious Jane.” Each day will be favorite projects from a different theme, and each week will be a different set of “CJ’s Best.” The Invisible Dog offers a great space in a convenient and quintessential Brooklyn neighborhood. Can’t wait! Continue reading
I had never considered indulging in professional help for planning and organizing our home or office spaces – we have small spaces, tight resources, little spare time. I’m skilled at painting, assembling, organizing and making spaces useful. But in our Curious Jane office, we were overwhelmed with supplies and clutter, and we were at a loss of time and ideas to make our space work. We took a bold step and engaged the services of a professional organizer. Continue reading
To celebrate our success, we’re launching the “Camp Kick-Off” sweepstakes. “Like” Blue Tree Camp on Facebook and you can enter to win a FREE 2-week residential session at the location of your choice. (up to $2,495 value, transportation not included). ENTER NOW! Continue reading
We are very excited for Blue Tree to be included in the summer programs recommended by Rachel of Parents of NY Teens.
She posts on NYC schools and education programs for children of all ages. Thanks for sharing Blue Tree! http://parentsofnyteens.blogspot.com/p/2011-summer-programs.html Continue reading
During the week of February 21-25, we’ll be at The Invisible Dog in Carroll Gardens (Bergen at Smith Street) – join us for the full week or just the days you need! Each day will highlight a different theme: Toy, DIY, Building, Science and Story Arts. This is open to 1st-5th grade girls, and runs from 9am-3pm with late-stay until 4pm. The cost is $425/week or $95/day, with $10/day for late-stay.
Samantha Razook Murphy is the founder of Curious Jane and Blue Tree. She was inspired to create these unique programs to give her girls, and all girls, a chance to be creative and inventive in a high-energy, collaborative and gender-affirming space. She loves designing, tinkering and figuring out. Samantha is the mother of two girls and lives in Brooklyn, NY. She holds her BA from Yale and Masters in Industrial Design from Pratt. In her spare time she coaches volleyball and rides her bike around Brooklyn.