Nursery School Visit To Milton Harbor Puts Water Safety On Deck

RYE, NY — A few of Rye's most precious preschool students recently made a quick trip to the seaside to learn a little more about one of Rye's most important resources.

On a sunny April day with a refreshing breeze, 5-year-old students at Rye Presbyterian Nursery School had the chance to visit and tour Milton Harbor. The school shared a day that made an impact on the young students and the people who keep the sound shore waterfront working with Patch.

The children were greeted by Harbor Master Rodrigo Paulino and were able to take a special tour with workers to learn more about the harbor and how important it is to the Rye community.

The kids learned that the harbor houses several different boats, some that belong to community members, police and fire boats, and other boats that are a part of the Milton Point Harbor facilities.

Harbor employees shared their expertise on the parts and equipment on boats, how boats work, and the use of boats in and around the harbor. The workers explained how the boats can be taken out and placed back in the water at different times of the year. The class also learned about the jobs of workers at the harbor and the important role in taking care of the harbor and all the boats that enter and visit.

The harbor employees allowed the visitors to each take a turn to walk down and explore an actual harbor boat that is used to patrol surrounding waters of the Long Island Sound.

Rye Presbyterian Nursery School said that it is grateful to the local community for welcoming them to explore and expand their knowledge on boats and the harbor. "It truly was a memorable trip that supported an emergent child-centered curriculum!"