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YCD Interns Create an Immersive Learning Experience and Fundraiser Think of the most exciting field trip you’ve ever been on. Did
and Butler serves as the facility host for the Horizons
it leave you feeling energized to learn more? Most great field
opportunity was especially unique because it resembled the
middle school summer program. These connections were
trips do. In response to a need for more engaging, experiential
field trips that Horizons students benefit from during their
extremely helpful resources while Amanda and Maycie
learning opportunities for students, Butler College of Education
summer program. The funds raised will sponsor the field
were striving to form partnerships with several local
Youth and Community Development (YCD) interns launched a
trips on Horizons summer program and throughout the year.
nonprofits, to secure sponsorships from Butler alumni,
new immersive learning experience and fundraiser: A Picture
Although the 2021 A Picture in Time event has already ended,
and to gain the expertise of faculty from two colleges. This
in Time for Horizons at
there are discussions with
St. Richard’s Episcopal
Horizons staff to make this an
School. This event raised
annual event.
money through corporate sponsorships and ticketed admission to raise money for Horizons field trips. YCD interns Maycie
Horizons at St. Richard’s
network has only expanded through A Picture in Time. A Picture in Time was made possible through new partnerships the COE interns helped form with several organizations. These include local nonprofits, such as
Episcopal School serves
the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library and the Indiana
under-resourced children in
Historical Society. Sponsorships were also secured from
Indianapolis and strives to
Butler alumni business owners, including Joy Mason
address the disproportionate
from Optimist Business Solutions. Butler became a hub of
Farrell ’21 and Amanda
summer learning loss that they
connections for Horizons which brought this event to life,
Murphy ’21 responded to
experience. This primarily
and these sustained partnerships will help bring students
the need for more in person
occurs through Horizons’
new learning opportunities in the future.
learning experiences in
annual tuition-free summer
the wake of the COVID-19
program that approximately
shutdowns through this
160 children attend. Through
event. A Picture in Time’s
this program, students
immersive nature allowed
achieve an average gain of 2-3
people of all ages to
months in math and reading
experience Indianapolis
skills, students participate in
in a totally new way.
swimming and improve by at
Although there was ticketed
least two skill levels from the
admission for general
Red Cross, and many students
community members,
self-report that they are more
Horizon’s families were
aware of how to eat a nutritious
admitted for free to
diet. One unique aspect of
uphold the organization’s
the Horizon’s program is that
mission of providing free
once a student is accepted,
enrichment opportunities for their students and their families.
they are invited to remain in the program until they graduate
Narrowing the opportunity gap for under-resourced students
from eighth grade — regardless of any changes in their family’s
through tangible learning experiences is a core goal of the
economic status. The services that Horizons at SRES provides
Horizons program.
can be a life changing experience for students, and their work is
A Picture in Time was a city-wide scavenger hunt that brought
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to learn about each location’s history. This fundraising
making a significant difference in the Indianapolis community.
Indiana’s history to life by allowing participants to experience
Throughout Maycie and Amanda’s internship and while
downtown Indianapolis like never before. The event kicked off
developing this event, the Butler network was an invaluable
on April 17, 2021, and was live for asynchronous participation
resource. So far, Butler University and Horizons at St. Richards
through May 15, 2021. Horizons families and community
are connected through multiple channels. For instance, two
members utilized an interactive scavenger hunt app to visit
Butler professors serve as Horizon board members, a graduate
eight mystery locations while completing fun secret missions
from Butler’s EPPSP Program is Horizon’s Executive Director,
Maycie and Amanda recently graduated from the College of Education with a Bachelor of Science degree in Youth and Community Development. This major is a new addition to the COE and sets Butler students up to expand the educational opportunities for young people outside of the classroom. Horizons at St. Richards is just one example of the many organizations and opportunities that Youth and Community Development students can learn from and be a part of. Maycie and Amanda both have gained valuable skills, knowledge, and experience through their capstone
Youth and Community Development The College of Education understands that the role of professional educators extends beyond the traditional classroom. Through the COE’s newest major—Youth and Community Development (YCD)—students are prepared to be well-informed advocates for high-quality educational and outreach practices in community settings. In addition to 39 hours of professional education coursework, students select a concentration area to provide more in-depth knowledge.
FIVE AREAS OF CONCENTRATION INCLUDE: • Sociology with an emphasis in Socail Work • Recreation and Sport Studies • Human Communication and Organizational Leadership • Arts Administration • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
internship. This hands-on experience creating a fundraiser and educational event from scratch has allowed them to feel more confident as they proceed into life after graduation. The Butler and Horizons partnership began with alumni who are passionate about equitable education, was deepened through Maycie and Amanda’s full-time capstone internship, and was expanded through the local connections they established. The combined time, efforts, and resources of this enthusiastic team will help make education and enrichment opportunities more accessible to students and the Indianapolis community.
The capstone experience in the senior year, similar to student teaching, is a full-time internship that aligns with both the major and the area of concentration. Organizations hire our graduates for positions in museums, nonprofit youth organizations, educational policy roles, recreation and sports programs, and community centers.
Learn more: https://www.horizonsindy.org/a-picture-in-time-info
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