The Park School of Buffalo Blog

“We are just a traveling classroom, a traveling field trip for students to have a space to talk about, you know, what has happened historically whether it’s the Holocaust or the Civil Rights Movement, what is happening today when it looks like hate on social media–what can we do about these things?” said Strafach.For three days this week they are parking at the Park School of Buffalo.

One of the most unique things about science at Park is that students have a lab right outside their classroom doors, that is, a lab that covers 34-acres of possibility. With a pond, stream, waterfall, native trees, a marsh, and nature trails, Park’s campus allows students to engage in experiential learning and scientific experimentation as intended by Park’s founders. 

What makes Park Summer Camp the most popular and sought after day camp in Western New York? Activities are curated for each specific age group, and all daily programs are created to promote self-confidence, encourage teamwork, and build friendships.

What is causing the rise in anxiety amongst young children? As participants, we learned a great deal about the factors contributing to the increase in anxiety, including social stressors like politics, health, violence and crime, social isolation, social media, the economy, and the rapid pace of change in the world.

There is a reason that employers like to hire smart athletes; they work well with others, overcome obstacles and solve problems. These attributes are core, as we know, to Park’s mission.

Math education not only provides students with essential skills necessary for navigating daily life, it also influences their future educational and career opportunities and fosters critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

In an era dominated by social media and instant information, the importance of deep reading, that is, reading to sustain engagement with a written text, remains more crucial than ever.

"We had a day still full of academics," said Lisa Conrad, head of school. "And we have this big, beautiful campus in a perfect location to view the eclipse, and we are a school that prides itself on our community, so we thought it would be a perfect day together after our academics to share in this experience together."