the dream program, birchwood, march-april, 2012
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The DREAM Program, Inc. P.O. Box 361
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 338-8979 tel
www.dreamprogram.org
Birchwood DREAM Monthly Snapshot March and April 2012
Program Happenings and Highlights
Birchwood mentors collaborated with the Champlain College service office to put on a
kickball fundraiser, that included teams of professors, mentees, DREAM office staff and
board members, and mentors!
Birchwood mentors worked with Sandi Earl and the on-campus dining hall to put on the
now famed annual Iron Chef fundraiser. As part of this event, teams of mentors worked
together to prepare delicious meals including the secret ingredient-cranberries. The
winning meal was pulled pork with cranberries, but really EVERYONE won because the
event raised for the Birchwood DREAM program! DREAM would like to thank Sandi
for her wonderful support of the program, and for helping to make this wonderful event
possible.
After weeks of careful planning, Birchwood DREAM spent an amazing day in the
Birchwood community for their annual Beautification event. As part of the event, the
DREAM mentors, mentees, Birchwood families, and Champlain employees filled 4 two-
ton dumpsters, got rid of several truckloads of tires, and put up an activity shed &
basketball hoop. The community is looking wonderful, and everyone was excited about
the work they accomplished on this fun day!
The DREAM office put on our annual Teen Retreat, inviting teens from all Vermont
DREAM Programs to the King Street Youth Center for a weekend of educational
workshops, and, of course, plenty of fun! Teens attended workshops on appropriate use
of social media, financial responsibility, and leadership styles. Additionally, a DREAM
teen worked with an office staffer to help lead a fun and interactive workshop on finding
your passion!
Participants
Mentees Mentors
Total: 19 Total: 24
Females: 8 Females: 15
Males: 11 Males: 9
The DREAM Program, Inc. P.O. Box 361
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 338-8979 tel
www.dreamprogram.org
Weekly Programming with Children
Birchwood DREAMers enjoyed a rousing game of “Minute to Win It” during one Friday
program!
Mentors set up a scavenger hunt through Champlain campus that included lots of good
facts on DREAM history.
Mentors and mentees enjoyed two Fridays spent at the local park in Milton, playing
wiffleball, kickball, and other outdoor activities!
DREAMers were invited to the annual “Spring Meltdown” on campus at Champlain. This
yearly event is put on by the college as a celebration for students at the end of the year.
DREAMers enjoyed a bounce castle, henna tattooes, food, games, and more!
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
802.338.8979