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Willowbrook DREAM Monthly Snapshot May 2014 Program Happenings and Highlights The Willowbrook Local Program’s hard work and planning paid off this month during their camping trip to Jamaica State Park. There, the group went swimming, made s’mores around the campfire, and went on a hike to a nearby waterfall. Willowbrook mentors held a bake sale to fundraise for their camping trip and made $44 selling delicious treats during Bennington College’s Sun Fest. DREAM youth are excited for summer to begin, so they can visit Camp DREAM, and participate in activities around the community with Summer Community VISTAs Kelsey Ryan and Molly Kirschner. Participants Mentees
Mentors
Total: 15 Females: 7 Males: 8
Total: 16 Females: 12 Males: 4
Weekly Programming with Children
Willowbrook youth and mentors spent one Friday playing games in the community and at a nearby playground. To prepare for their camping trip, the group decorated water bottles and made trail mix to bring as a snack. Mentors and mentees had one-on-one time together on campus. For their final Friday of the semester, Willowbrook youth and mentors played group games and making s’mores.
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