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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For more than five years, Astral Battiste, Claudia Eugene, Magdalyn Jules, Raydiance Cherubin, and Ronder Sinanan have brought energy and creativity to Operation Inspire, guiding discovery and helping students on St. Croix grow in skill and confidence. Operation Inspire is the flagship ...

Operation Inspire, the flagship educational initiative of our philanthropic arm Cane Bay Cares, has officially kicked off its seventh year! With 180 students enrolled across three public schools, the program is bringing nine unique projects to life. Read more about ...

This fourth installment in our 9-part series explores Pearl B. Larsen PK-8 School’s entrepreneurship program, one of Operation Inspire’s enriching afterschool programs. ‘Kidpreneurs on the Rise‘ exposes third through fifth graders to entrepreneurial experiences, from concept to reality. Designed to develop lifelong skills and ...

As part of our 9-part series featuring Operation Inspire’s enriching afterschool programs, our third installment highlights Ricardo Richards Elementary School’s “Sound Garden” program for 1st-3rd grades. This program offers a unique opportunity for students to explore the connection between sound and emotions. Through the ...