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Willowbrook DREAM Monthly Snapshot July 2015 Program Happenings and Highlights
This month, there were two separate occasions when youth from Hickory Street and Poultney DREAM programs joined Willowbrook for programming. This led to new friends and tons of fun with new faces! Lots of youth were able to participate in their favorite activity, swimming at the lake and pool! The summer was wrapped up with a party and event that involved youth who came all the way from Rutland just to meet Willowbrook youth! They played in waterfalls in Manchester, VT!
Participants Mentees Total: 16 Females: 9 Males: 7
Mentors Total: 16 Females: 11 Males: 5
Weekly Programming with Children
The group spent a day doing legos, board games, card games, and crafts! The group took multiple trips to Molly Stark Park where there is a large playground with multiple activities as well as a stream in the woods where youth can wade in on a hot day! One trip to the park, youth from Willowbrook welcomed DREAM youth from Rutland and Poultney! They played statue, sardines, and went swimming in the stream after a great picnic! Many youth from Willowbrook were able to swim at Lake Paran on Fridays where there was a slide on a dock that leads right into the water! Youth also enjoyed a day at the community pool for a free swim! After a trip to the lake, Willowbrook had a Halloween-themed party with coloring contests and group games. Sarah wrapped up the summer with a party involving music, decorations, and an announcement of the winner of the summer trash challenge who won a nice paint set.
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