The O'Gorman Garden

Deadline to Apply For Financial Aid
2020-01-03
The financial aid application deadline is Friday, January 3rd, 2020.
The O’Gorman Garden serves children (ages 2.9 years to 5 years) in a warm, nurturing Montessori setting. We offer both half and full day programs Monday through Friday.
We operate on a traditional school calendar: September to June, with a six week camp offered in the summer months. Please browse our website and attend one of our open house evenings to learn more about our small and impactful program, which has served Central Harlem families since 1998.
Applications for the 2020/2021 school year are being accepted now through Friday, December 20th.
The financial aid application deadline is Friday, January 3rd, 2020.

Deadline to Apply for 2020/2021 School Year
2019-12-20
Apply today!
The O’Gorman Garden serves children (ages 2.9 years to 5 years) in a warm, nurturing Montessori setting. We offer both half and full day programs Monday through Friday.
We operate on a traditional school calendar: September to June, with a six week camp offered in the summer months. Please browse our website and attend one of our open house evenings to learn more about our small and impactful program, which has served Central Harlem families since 1998.
Applications for the 2020/2021 school year are being accepted now through Friday, December 20th.

The Annual Winter Pageant
2019-12-18 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
The sweetest event of the year!
Mark your calendars so you do not miss your little one show of their talents during our annual holiday pageant.

Back to School - The O'Gorman Garden Reopens
2019-09-05 | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
We can’t wait to see all your lovely, bright faces.
The O’Gorman Garden starts the school year Thursday, September 5th. See you soon!

Harlem Pop-Up Art Show + Sale
2019-05-30 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | ImageNation’s Raw Space, 2031 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Thank you for joining us for an evening celebrating art + education in Harlem

On May 30th, our Parent Teacher Organization and Board of Directors hosted the first annual Harlem Pop-Up Art Show + Sale, showcasing works and performances from Harlem artists and beyond. All proceeds from the event helped to underwrite the O’Gorman Garden’s backyard renovation and scholarships for Harlem preschoolers.
The event raised nearly $20,000 and featured:

Art from established and emerging artists featured in our silent auction as well as unique Harlem experiences.

Delicious delights from some of Harlem’s beloved restaurants, with wine and specialty cocktails prepared with Kansas Clean Distilled Whiskey.

Dazzling world-class live performances including Gabrielle + Friends, the award-winning Bella Gaia (a NASA-powered immersive experience featuring a mixture of music and dance), and Bob Stewart.

WHERE: ImageNation’s Raw Space, a community arts center located at 2031 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd in Harlem.
CONTACT: artshow@ogormangarden.org
Artwork by Melinda Hackett
Thank you to our wonderful artist contributors!
Ivan Falconi Allen
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Kimberly Carmody
Gerhard Frommel
Lenny Gumport
Lesny JN Felix
Melinda Hackett
Christine Haft
Salem Krieger
Matthias Leutrum
Mathieu Lloyd
Gabriela Lucia
Barry Munger
Cigdem Tankut
Leslie Sheryll
Carin van der Donk
Thank you also to our event sponsors and supporters!
Patron Sponsor
Carin van der Donk + Vincent D’Onofrio
Supporters
Adam Platt
Chez Lucienne
Dear Mama Coffee
Double Dutch Coffee Shop
Harlem Hops
Harlem Tavern
Harlem Yoga Studio
Kansas Clean Distilled Whiskey
Land Yoga
Lenox Coffee Roasters
Lenox Saphire Harlem
Levain Bakery
Lido Harlem Restaurant
Red Rooster Restaurant
RM Lavezzari
Sugar Hill Creamery
Target
The 75 Club
The Jenkins Family
Trader Joe’s
Vinateria
Laureen Wells
Whole Foods Supermarket
Women’s World of Boxing

Holiday Pageant
2018-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, NY, United States
We invite all O’Gorman families and supporters to our annual holiday pageant!
We will enjoy performances from the children, light snacks, and time together. See you there!

Our end-of-year appeal
2018-11-27 08:00 - 2019-01-19 17:00 (America/New_York) | https://www.mightycause.com/story/Giveharlemkidsbestgiftever
This holiday season, give Harlem kids the best gift ever! An exceptional educational start with The O’Gorman Garden.
Donate to help The O’Gorman Garden provide scholarships for Harlem kids from low-income families to attend our very special Montessori early education program.
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As we celebrate and give thanks for all that we have – we ask for your support for our very special early education program, because education and opportunity are the greatest gifts of all!
The children that The O’Gorman Garden serves are filled with curiosity, confidence, and enthusiasm as they attend preschool and continue on their educational journeys beyond.
Your gift goes a long way towards building a promising future for NYC’s newest generation!
Support our annual campaign by clicking here.
If you prefer to contribute by check, please mail it to:
The O’Gorman Garden School, 23 West 129th Street, New York, NY 10027.

Stepping Up Day
2018-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
A bitter sweet day every year for school staff, it is time to congratulate our little ones moving on to kindergarten on all their hard work, and wish them well as they journey on!
Bring your cameras, and maybe some tissues too.

Annual Family Field Day
2018-06-01
Mark it on your calendars! It is the best day of the year!
The O’Gorman Garden Family Field Day.
The picture below says it all.

Parent Teacher Organization Monthly Meeting
2018-05-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2018-04-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
Join fellow parents in supporting The O’Gorman Garden through communication efforts, programming ideas and support, and fun fundraising and outreach events and activities.
Connect with local parents and share your talents with our special little school. We need you!

Tackling Kindergarten Applications - An O'Gorman Garden Parent Discussion
2018-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
During this event, O’Gorman Garden parents are welcomed to come and meet with other parents and school staff to talk about the kindergarten application process in New York City.

Talk with parents who have already been through the process and can share tips
Gain insight into a timeline for open houses, interviews, and applications
Share tips for reducing stress related to this often overwhelming process.

Our community can offer support and invaluable information!

Parent Garden Clean-Up
2018-03-17 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
O’Gorman Garden parents are invited to come to the school on Saturday, March 17th to help staff clean up the garden and prepare for spring gardening activities. We will be painting, raking, cleaning up soil, and sweeping.
Join us! It will be a great time to get to know fellow parents a bit better. We will make it fun and social, we promise.
PARENTS ONLY PLEASE (we have lots of work to do)

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Holiday Fundraising Campaign: Give Harlem Kids the Best Gift Ever
2017-12-04 08:00 - 2017-12-31 23:30 (America/New_York)
Help The O’Gorman Garden provide scholarships for 6+ Harlem kids from low-income families to attend our very special early education program. Please contribute to our Holiday Fundraising Campaign going on right now!
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This holiday season – as we celebrate and give thanks for all we have – we ask for your support for our very special early education program, because education and opportunity are the greatest gifts of all.
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A contribution to The Ned O’Gorman Scholarship Fund directly supports the annual tuition of children whose families cannot afford to send them to The O’Gorman Garden otherwise. Currently, 50%+ of our students attend school on scholarship.
Children supported through the Ned O’Gorman Scholarship Fund receive exceptional education in phonics, math, foreign languages – as well as art, yoga, science, and animal husbandry and gardening.
The O’Gorman Garden’s wonderful team provides a nurturing, creative strong educational start for children from low-income households.
Your gift will go a long way to paving a promising future for NYC’s newest generation!
** If you prefer to contribute by check, mail it to The O’Gorman Garden School, 23 West 129th Street, New York, NY 10027

Open House For Prospective New Families
2017-11-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2017-10-12 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
Come and see our wonderful school and program for yourself! Meet O’Gorman Garden teachers, see the classroom, and walk through our charming garden/outdoor space.
We will answer any questions you may have and are eager to meet you and your little one.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

O'Gorman Garden Fall 2017 Benefit
2017-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Please join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the O’Gorman Garden School. Help us to raise funds and continue offering exceptional early childhood education to neighborhood children.
All proceeds will fund scholarships in Ned’s memory. The event date and ticket price honor what would have been our founder Ned O’Gorman’s 88th birthday.
If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation!
When: Tuesday, September 26 @ 6 pm
Where: The O’Gorman Garden School, 23 West 129th Street, New York, NY
Buy your tickets – or donate – today!

Back To School Night
2017-09-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
Welcome back families! Join the O’Gorman Garden teaching team at the school to hear more about curriculum plans for the year and to ask any burning questions you may have. We hope to see all of you there!
Please note, this event is for currently enrolled families only.

Summer Camp at O'Gorman Garden (Enroll today!)
2017-06-19 - 2017-07-28
Join The O’Gorman Garden for summer camp! Our summer program is for children 3 to 6 years old with arts and crafts, yoga, nature workshops, and cooking using produce from our own vegetable garden. We will also have weekly field trips to a cultural or nature destination such as the Botanical Garden, the Bronx Zoo, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or wooded hike outside the city.
Session 1: June 19th – 30th
Session 2: July 3rd – 14th
Session 3: July 17th – 28th
9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday*
$750 per session
$2,100 for 3 sessions
* Early drop off and late pick up options available.
For further information: summer@ogormangarden.org or (212) 289-6319

O'Gorman Garden Admission Decision Day
2017-02-27
All applicant decisions will be made on this day.

All O'Gorman Garden Applications for Admission Due
2016-12-15

Give Harlem Kids The Best Gift Ever Through The Ned O'Gorman Scholarship Fund!
2016-11-28 - 2016-12-31 | GoFundMe, NY, United States
This holiday season –give Harlem kids the best gift ever. Help us send 6 kids from low-income families to our very special early education program for free.
This holiday season – as we celebrate and give thanks for all we have, The O’Gorman Garden asks for your support for our very special early education program, because education and opportunity are the greatest gifts of all.
Since 1998, the O’Gorman Garden has provided high quality, creative and nurturing educational programming for children in Harlem ages 2 ½ to 5 years old. Read some of our success stories here.
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In 2017, we are launching The Ned O’Gorman Scholarship Fund to directly support the annual tuition of children whose families cannot afford to send them to The O’Gorman Garden otherwise. Your support will enable their enrollment and attendance.
Children supported through the Ned O’Gorman Scholarship Fund receive exceptional education in phonics, math, foreign languages – as well as art, yoga, science, and animal husbandry and gardening . We provide a nurturing, creative strong educational start for children from low-income households. Your gift will go a long way to paving a promising future for NYC’s newest generation!

O'Gorman Garden Open House
2016-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, NY, United States
Come and see The O’Gorman Garden for yourself! Take a look at our wonderful learning space and beautiful garden area. Meet our chickens and get a glimpse of our growing vegetables. Meet some of our teachers, learn about our curriculum, and get all your questions answered!
R.S.V.P by calling the school office: (212) 289-6319
We look forward to seeing you soon!

O'Gorman Garden Open House
2016-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, garden level, New York, NY, United States

Step Up Ceremony
2016-06-09 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
Come and join The O’Gorman Garden family as we celebrate the achievements of our 5 year old students and give them a grand send off before they head to kindergarten.

The O'Gorman Garden Spring Fundraiser
2016-06-02 18:00 - 20:30 UTC
Marking the 50th Anniversary of our Founder, Ned O’Gorman, bringing early education programming to 129th street in Harlem.
Please join the Board of Trustees, staff, and a gathering of supporters of The O’Gorman Garden: An Early Childhood Program in Harlem for an evening celebrating and supporting our special school. The event will take place at the school at 23 West 129th Street in Harlem.
Our students have had a wonderful school year – full of reading, writing, math, foreign language, yoga, drama, music, art education, gardening, and even animal husbandry through our new chicken coop and chickens!
Enjoy drinks, delicious local food, and mingling with friends of The O’Gorman Garden at our unique indoor-outdoor pre-school. All proceeds go towards scholarships for Harlem children who otherwise would not have access to such high-quality education and its life long benefits.
The community still needs you. Buy tickets here.
** Special Note: In honor of the 50th Anniversary mark, all ticket purchases and donations of $500 or more receive a free copy of Ned O’Gorman: A Glance Back (details below). Edited by Elizabeth Howard and published by Easton Studio Press, the book shares essays and reflections about Ned (Founder of The O’Gorman Garden) written by those who loved him, touching on the passions that defined him Poetry, The Church, Harlem, and Sacred Spaces.

Christmas Pageant
2015-12-16 10:00 (America/New_York)

Holiday Open House and Drinks
2015-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
On Monday, December 14th from 6pm to 8pm we will have an open house tour of the school for supporters.
