The DREAM Program, Inc. P.O. Box 361 Winooski, VT 05404 (802) 338-8979 tel www.dreamprogram.org
Riverside DREAM Monthly Snapshot June & July 2012 Program Happenings and Highlights June marked the opening of the summer DREAM program, and interns Liz Weiner, Anna Ring, and Hannah Scott jumped into programming with kids this month full of enthusiasm and big DREAMs! North Beach trips have been a popular and fun excursion throughout June and July. Hitting Lake Champlain in the Spirit of Ethan Allen was a particularly exciting field trip for the Riverside DREAMers!
Participants Mentees Total: 21 Females: 13 Males: 9
Mentors Total: 42 Females: 35 Males: 7
Weekly Programming with Children The advent of programming was celebrated at Riverside with get to know you games and an ice cream party in collaboration with the Burlington Housing Authority and Parks and Rec! One day was spent painting rocks, followed by an exciting kickball game and tasty popsicles! The DREAMers loved an activity making their own ice cream. Wednesday morning cookie decorating at Panadero bakery has become a greatly anticipated tradition amongst the younger Riverside DREAMers. An educational trip to ECHO has been a highlight for kids so far! North Beach has been a popular field trip for Riverside DREAMers, who have taken turns hitting the beach several times already to beat the heat this summer. A trip to the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory was highlight for a few younger DREAMers! Interns Anna, Liz, and Hannah worked their magic with the Spirit of Ethan Allen in order to obtain a discount, allowing them to take a group on the popular cruise around Lake Champlain! Trips to the Fletcher Free library have become a routine field trip for Riverside DREAMers, who participate in programming there and take out books regularly.
The DREAM Program, Inc. P.O. Box 361 Winooski, VT 05404 (802) 338-8979 tel www.dreamprogram.org
DREAMers headed down to Summervale and the Intervale for some exploring and fun. Riverside DREAMers have been joining up with Franklin Square DREAMers to do some gardening with seniors with the intergenerational center! Berry picking at Adams Berry Farm was a fun and delicious excursion! Riverside DREAMers teamed up with Franklin Square DREAMers to hold several very successful bake sales in July, bringing in well over $300! Five intrepid Riverside explorers headed to the Lake Champlain Sailing Center for an afternoon of sailing.
Thank you for your ongoing support of DREAM. If you would like additional or more detailed information, please contact me by email or by phone. DREAM big, Sarah Caliendo Program Empowerment Director scaliendo@dreamprogram.org 802.338.8979