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Salmon Run DREAM Monthly Snapshot July 2016 Program Happenings and Highlights
Two groups of teens went on DREAM’s annual Adventure Sailing Excursions off the coast of Maine under the direction of Captain John Reed. The teens learned how to sail and live on a boat while having the time of their lives island hopping, getting to know each other, and enjoying all that the ocean has to offer! Nine teens from across Vermont attended DREAM’s annual College Road Trip. The teens, along with several mentors, Summer AmeriCorps members, and DREAM office staff, spent the week at Vermont Technical College and travelled around the state of Vermont touring colleges and exploring other postsecondary options. To celebrate the end of the trip, the group spent a weekend in NH at the beach! DREAM community coordinator, Samantha Albee and AmeriCorps member, Yuol Herjok wrapped up their summer of service in Salmon Run with a trip to Smuggler’s Notch Water Park.
Participants Mentees
Mentors
Total: 9 Females: 5 Males: 4
Total: 11 Females: 7 Males: 4
Weekly Programming with Children
The group enjoyed several days at the lake! Samantha and Yuol took a group to Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center and did science activities in the community. The summer members took a group to Shelburne Farms. To raise money for a trip, the group held a bake sale. Several days were spent at the Essex Pool. The group went to a Lake Monster’s game.
Thank you for your ongoing support of DREAM! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by email or by phone. DREAM big, Kelsea Moulton Program Empowerment Director VYT AmeriCorps VISTA kelsea@dreamprogram.org 802.338.8979
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