Cares Updates

This summer, Operation Inspire expanded its reach with a month-long robotics program at Claude O. Markoe Elementary School. Sponsored by our philanthropic arm Cane Bay Cares, the camp introduced 52 students in grades 3 through 6 to hands-on coding, teamwork challenges, and real-world problem-solving through robotics. Students competed in team-based challenges, explored programming using Blockly,…

As we conclude our blog series on the diverse afterschool programs offered by Cane Bay Cares’ Operation Inspire, we’re thrilled to spotlight “Island Herbal Meds”, one of the nine incredible offerings in this year’s lineup. This hands-on, nature-focused program introduces students to the rich tradition of natural remedies rooted in Caribbean culture and is being offered to 5th and…

This eighth installment in our blog series on Cane Bay Cares’ Operation Inspire afterschool programs highlights “The Art of Persuasion,” a program developed specifically for 6th-8th graders. This program is offered at Eulalie R. Rivera PreK-8 School and is designed to enhance communication skills, foster critical thinking and build confidence. By teaching students this art, we equip them with a…

Our ongoing series spotlighting the nine dynamic afterschool programs offered by Cane Bay Cares afterschool program, Operation Inspire, continues with a look at “Achieving STEAM with Upcycling.”  This innovative program is empowering 5th-8th graders at Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School to combine creativity, science, and sustainability in a hands-on way. This STEAM based program allows students to find creative ways…

Operation Inspire’s afterschool program is always looking for creative and educational ways to engage young minds. This installation of the Beyond the Bell series spotlights a program that focuses on one incredible natural resource: the coconut. Beyond being a tropical treat, the coconut offers a surprising range of uses that touch on science, sustainability, and culture. The “Coconut Creations:…

This fifth installment of the Beyond the Bell series highlights how the “Healthy Eating Around the World”, an Operation Inspire afterschool program at Eulalie R. Rivera K-8 School, cultivates beyond the plate. Healthy eating isn’t just about food—it’s about understanding how our choices impact ourselves and the world. In this program, food is used to teach children about…