In East Meadow, helicopters, trucks arrive at McVey Elementary
Children at George McVey Elementary School got the chance to get up close and personal with a variety of emergency vehicles and more during the Parent Teacher Association’s Touch-a-Truck event earlier in May.
A “Touch-a-Truck” event is a community event where children and families can explore and interact with a variety of vehicles. These events typically feature a range of vehicles, such as fire trucks, police cars, construction equipment, military vehicles, ambulances, and other large or specialized vehicles. Kids can touch, climb on, and explore the vehicles, and often have the opportunity to meet the professionals who operate them.
The goal of these events is to provide a fun, educational experience for children, allowing them to learn about different types of vehicles and the roles they play in the community. Touch-a-Truck events are often organized by local municipalities, community organizations, or non-profits and can include additional activities like face painting, food vendors, and educational demonstrations.
Touch-a-Truck events have become increasingly popular in many communities due to their interactive and educational nature.
At McVey’s event, students met with fire department personnel, police officers, the U.S. Coast Guard and more. A helicopter even landed on the field outside — much to the excitement of everyone.
