Grantees

Expand existing afterschool program to serve kindergartners and high risk students. Adding a K-2 group will allow them to accommodate additional students in grades 1-6 currently on the wait list.

Summer program serving children pre-K through fifth grade. The program provides recreational and enrichment experiences for the children involved within their own community. Programming takes place at the local elementary/middle school and runs for four

Very Merry Theatre plans to expand access to theatre arts-based after school and summer camp programming to children in Winooski. Winooski's population of young people includes a high percentage of youth from the global majority. We hope to partner with Winooski Parks and Recreation to offer theatre arts-based programming to enrich out of school time program offerings in this community and most importantly bring Very Merry's inclusive approach to developing literacy skills, communication skills and teamwork to children from a range of diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to provide 18 weeks of afterschool programming and 1 week of summer day camp to Winooski youth in collaboration with Winooski Parks and Recreation.

A summer program for Winooski students so as they do not lose what they learned over the summer months.

Run a summer camp for preschoolers based in nature.

A summer day program for preschoolers.

Founded in 1937 in Burlington, Sara Holbrook Community Center was created to support the needs of local children, youth, and families. We recognize the need for more high-quality, affordable youth experiences among the students and families we serve, so we are growing our Teen Center’s Youth Adventure Program (YAP) program by 240% in program days and 226% in youth served by expanding this formerly 6-week summer program to be a year-round offering for youth 6th-12th grade. High-quality out-of-school programs enable family members to be employed, create a safe space for young people, allow academic support, limit high-risk behaviors and promote positive social-emotional and physical health all of which are essential for those we serve.

Fund a four-day summer Youth Leadership Forum, for high school juniors and seniors with disabilities who want to learn leadership and independent living skills.