Ongoing Projects

The Forsyth Nature Center Expansion was the Junior League of Kingston’s signature project from 2006-2011. Our mission was to reclaim and beautify a piece of undeveloped land adjacent to the existing “Zoo” that measured just over ½ acre. Members got to work raising money for this undertaking and then donned hard hats, work gloves and [...]

The Junior League of Kingston has actively participated in the AJLI’s program, “Kids in the Kitchen”. This program focuses on the importance of good nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. The League has established an excellent “Kids in the Kitchen” Program in the Kingston School District. The program has involved over fifty students in grades [...]

In an effort to appreciate how physical activity provides personal enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction, the Junior League of Kingston challenges children to get outside and get physical. The challenge is open to all children in Ulster County, ages 5-12, who are willing to exercise a minimum of 30 minutes per day five days [...]

In keeping with our commitment to the health and wellness of children and their families in our Ulster County community, the Junior League of Kingston has presented Kids Run Wild annually at the Forsyth Nature Center since 2009. The free event provides a full day of fun, fitness and education for children of all ages [...]

The Junior League of Kingston has been hosting our annual Egg Hunt for the past several years. This spring tradition has become a local event that children look forward to year after year.

Each year the newest members of the Junior League of Kingston take the lead on a new project that kicks off their leadership training and volunteer experiences with the League. In 2011 the new member class worked on a community garden for the children at the Boys and Girls Club. League members worked with members [...]