Passport to Wellness 2025: A Free Community Wellness Fair!

🎉 You're Invited! 🎉

Principal Tekesha Babb and Lyndon B. Johnson School at P.S 223 cordially invite you to join us at this year's spectacular event, "Passport to Wellness."

📅 Date: Saturday, June 14th
📍 Location: P.S 223, 125-20 Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11434

This year's theme, "Plant, Prep, Thrive: Your Path to Healthy, Sustainable Living!", promises to be an unforgettable journey focusing on nurturing the mind, body, and soul.

🤝 Join Us for an Immersive Experience!
Passport to Wellness is a collaborative effort uniting local NYC schools, businesses, and community partners to create an engaging and transformative event like no other.

💥 What to Expect:
Get ready for a day bursting with excitement and transformation!

🍏 Indulge in Healthy Eats:
Explore delicious nutritious foods to purchase at our healthy food court.

💆‍♀️ Relaxation Zone:
Unwind and recharge with a soothing massage or immerse yourself in a tranquil sound bath.

🎨 Fun Activities Galore:
From interactive workshops to vibrant entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Event Description:
Join us for "Passport to Wellness" — a fun, family-friendly event packed with hands-on activities! Learn how to grow your own food, get tips on being prepared for anything, and discover simple ways to live more sustainably. Highlights include a gardening workshop where you can plant and take home your own seedlings, plus fun demos on cooking, emergency kits, and eco-friendly tips. Come for the fun, stay for the knowledge — and leave ready to thrive!

🌱 Event Highlights:
• Seedling Planting Station:
Kids can plant their own seedlings (herbs, veggies, flowers) in small pots to take home. Learn about gardening, soil, and the importance of plants.

• DIY Natural Soap Making:
Hands-on workshop where families can make eco-friendly soaps using natural ingredients like lavender, coconut oil, and shea butter.

• Upcycled Craft Station:
A craft station where kids can create eco-friendly projects using upcycled materials (old bottles, paper, fabric, etc.), teaching the importance of reusing and reducing waste.

• Emergency Preparedness Kits:
Learn how to create a sustainable emergency preparedness kit with items you can reuse, such as reusable water bottles, cloth napkins, and basic non-perishable foods.

• Composting Demo:
Learn how to compost kitchen scraps and yard waste to reduce landfill waste and create nutrient-rich soil.

• Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Workshop:
Make your own non-toxic, sustainable cleaning products using ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils.

• Sustainable Cooking Demo: "From Garden to Table"
  A fun and interactive cooking demonstration where families learn to make simple, healthy, and sustainable meals using fresh, local ingredients. Focus on reducing food waste, using seasonal produce, and cooking plant-based or low-carbon-footprint meals.

🎉 Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun, laughter, and self-care. We can't wait to see you there!

First come, first served, while supplies last!

Please come early for registration!
Follow us on Instagram @PTWNYC for updates!

Children under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult!