May 13th - IRC visits Mercer Orchard/Amicalola Falls

Six student participated in the May 13th Atlanta ICO event. The day started with strawberry picking at Mercer Orchard. Each student was provided with a bucket for strawberries.

Later, students enjoyed lunch at Joe's BBQ. The trip concluded with a hike to Amicalola Falls. One student was disabled, so half of the students went on a hike and half drove up to the fall.

Transportation, breakfast, and snacks were also provided to students. A great outing and nice to see that accommodations were made for the disabled IRC student.

Atlanta ICO 10 years later

Ani Yahzid lives is in Boulder, CO surrounded by majestic mountains.  He is from Atlanta, GA and he doesn't forget it.

When he was in Boys and Girls Club, he was involved in the Atlanta ICO trips, which influenced him.

He directs films about outdoor experiences from an urban perspective and what it means for kids who don't have access to those experiences.

Ani is not only grateful for his Atlanta ICO experiences, but he is motivated to carry on the Atlanta ICO mission with media and entertainment.  He is trying to motivate kids to get on out into the wild!

Please visit Ani's page and like his Youtube video's and if you remember him, please reach out to him!!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqa4xTN1RSHS_ODhYZJ5fQ

Kids from the Dresden Tutoring Group Visit Tellus Science Museum

On Saturday, ICO took kids from the Dresden Tutoring Group to the Tellus Science Museum.  Here is a picture of us checking out the Foucault pendulum.  We also toured the Fossil Gallery and the Science in Motion gallery.  After having lunch, we drove over to Chattahoochee River Park to play on the playground and walk along the river.  A great day with great weather.

Kids from the International Rescue Committee Hiking at Lulwater Park

This great group of kids from IRC spent this past Saturday visiting the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.  They checked out the planetarium learning about the planets and constellations and watched a holiday musical.

A Visit to Fernbank Museum with Kids from Clarkston High School

On Saturday Dec 3, Atlanta ICO took a group of students from Clarkston High School to the Fernbank Museum.  Kids went on a hike and checked out the dinosaur exhibit.

Dresden Tutoring Group kids at Chattahoochee Bend State Park Birds of Prey Show

The kids took a hike along the river trail and then got to see a few birds of prey up close and personal

Kids from IRC Hike arabia Mountain

Here's a photo of the group from IRC hiking Arabia Mountain in early October.