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Elm Street DREAM Monthly Snapshot April 2013 Program Happenings and Highlights •
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Seven Elm Street DREAM teens attended the Teen Identity Retreat hosted by the Vermont DREAM staff. Teens explored Church Street, discussed healthy relationships, and practiced hula hooping 16 Elm Street mentors were welcomed into DREAM’s Alumni Organization along with 2 Elm Street teens. Congratulations are in order for Hillary Laggis, Gabby Fisher, and Eli Friedman-Heiman who will join Corynn Benoit as co-chairs for the fall semester. A special thank you goes to Hannah Faesy, Gindla McBee, and Kate Cahalane for their wonderful work as co-chairs this past semester. Elm Street DREAM was joined by members of the UVM outing club for a hike up Mt. Philo. Mentors and mentees had a great time during their year-end culminating experience to Jay Peak’s Water Park, The Pumphouse.
Participants Mentees
Mentors
Total: 44
Total: 43
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Females: 21
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Females: 34
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Males: 23
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Males: 9
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Mentors and mentees enjoyed a Friday of small-group activities. Activities included baking, playing basketball, and going to Battery Park. Elm Street mentors hosted Spring Thing on the University or Vermont’s Redstone Green. Youth and mentors played lawn games, had a dance party, and made tie-dye. Teams of mentors and mentees competed in a scavenger hunt on UVM’s campus. Mentees enjoyed the final Friday of one-on-ones with their mentors.
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, Britt Wedenoja Program Empowerment VISTA Britt@dreamprogram.org 802.338.8979
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