Jay Day 2023!

ACTIVITIES AT THE 1838 JAY MANSION!

• 12:30pm & 1:30pm A cappella sets with The Yale Spizzwinks (?)
• 2-4:00 pm Citigrass Urban bluegrass band from Brooklyn
• Get a one-of-a-kind Hand-Cut Silhouette of your child from Varin Acevedo of Sweet Silhouettes in the 1870 Dining Room – (Children 10 & under please)
• Mansion Guided Tour On view- rare internment camp painting by master sumi-e painter Koho Yamamoto thanks to the Japan Society of Greater Fairfield County (JSFC) and the Topaz Museum in Delta, Utah

 LUNCH and GAMES IN THE MEADOW

• Delicious Bites! Enjoy lunch offerings from local food trucks Crazy Taco Mex, Leila’s Empanadas, and Sunrise Pizza
• Try your hand at Old Fashioned Hoop Roll, Cornhole and Ring Toss in the Jay Meadow
• Plein Air Painting with One River – Channel your inner Van Gogh with centuries old vistas
• John Jay Stilt Walker- Super photo op for the whole family!

 STROLL THE HISTORIC AND REIMAGINED JAY GARDENS

• Meet JHC Director of Horticulture and Garden Education Lucia Maestro and join her to Collect Seeds to grow your own garden. 
• Mini Boat Races with Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2- Take control and race your boat on the reflecting pool course.  
• Scavenger Hunt– Enjoy the gardens with all your senses. Make sure to visit all three garden rooms to find what you’re looking for. 
• The Art of Origami-Learn the ancient craft of Japanese paper folding and make a flower or butterfly with friends from the Harrison Origami Volunteers. 
• Visit the Westchester Land Trust Pop-up Pollinator Tent to learn how to bring more birds and butterflies to your garden.

WALK “JAY WAY”

• Archaeology with Eugene Boesch– Hold artifacts in your hand from 4000-year-old projectile

points to an 18th century slate pencil used by one of Rye’s earliest students

• Beat the Clock! – Learn about cubing strategies and techniques from legendary cuber, Phil Yu
• Pony rides– Take a ride on a pony and imagine a time before cars, trucks and buses
• Say hello to goats, rabbits, sheep and more at our friendly Petting Zoo from Bronx Equestrian
• Be Inspired! Create a keepsake with MADE (My Art & Design Experience)
• Join Sew Happy to craft adorable felt finger puppets and pencil toppers (Kids 6 & older please)
• One of a Kind Local Jewelry- Shop handmade products from beehive designer collective
• Stay cool with a refreshing iced beverage and tasty bite from Rye’s own MKT
• Drink It Up! – Enjoy a refreshing and delicious smoothie from Westchester Smoothie

 SWEET TREATS, CRAFTS & MUSIC AT THE 1907 CARRIAGE HOUSE!

• View the spectacular flower show hosted by International Ikebana New York
• Music with Bach to Rock, Mamaroneck – Try out the drums or an electric guitar plus student performances throughout the day
• Sample Ronnybrook Farm’s chocolate milk and learn about Starlight Dairy delivery service.
• Visit the talented Face Painters-Don’t be shy! Ask for a rainbow or tiger face
• Build a robot with MakeInspires and take home a 3-D printed surprise
• Treat yourself to home baked goodies from local baker, Snackery
• Enjoy a cone or a shake of soft serve from Jimmy’s Soft Serve

 

Immense thanks to our Jay Day Committee Tracy Edwards, Caroline Wallach, Lindsay Bello Martin and Amy Villalba; and to our many tireless volunteers. We couldn’t do it without Richie Castellano and all of Rye DPW, our very own JHC Staff and all the families who support us!

 

 

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