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Eco Sculptures

Creative kids let their imagination go crazy with recycled materials. Wear clothes that can get messy. Ages 5-8....

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Vermont Youth Rock the State House

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January 2020: Childhood Friends Deliver Beds to Families in Need; Tips for Making Low-Waste Lunches; Libraries Loan More Than Just Books; Students Reflect on Their Screen Use; Summer Camp Guide

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Yoga Pose of the Month: Triangle

Benefits: Strengthens core muscles Stretches side body, legs, shoulders and chest Twisting slightly may improve digestion Steps: Begin in star pose Point right toes... more
Young Woman Warrior

Fourteen-year-old Rose Lord of Charlotte sings vocals in an acoustic band called Minimal Prep. That fact is a wee bit ironic, considering that her... more
Family Portrait: Akol, Martha, Deng, Adut and Ngong

Kids VT: Martha and Akol, you're parents of three kids in three different schools, and you both work. That sounds busy! Martha: Adut and... more
What Should Parents Know About Car Seats?

Driving is among the most dangerous activities parents do with their children. Though most moms and dads know to secure their children in a... more
Sticking It Out Until Spring

Time for a confession. Before I moved to Vermont 16 years ago, I'd never been to a sugarhouse. Now, my family's mud season isn't... more
Real to Reel: The Seven-Year Journey to Finding a Diagnosis for My Son

When I reflect on the seven-year span between the day a pediatrician noticed something was wrong with my baby and the day we finally... more
Taking the Pulse of Proficiency: What's the Future of This Learning Model in Vermont?

If you're a parent with school-aged kids, chances are you've heard the term "proficiency-based learning." It's a hot topic, and for good reason: Vermont's... more

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ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

1 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-864-1848

"Best Aquarium" -Yankee Magazine. Discover 70 live species, over 100 interactive experiences, seasonal changing exhibits and events, and the Ecology, Culture, History, and Opportunity for steardship of the Lake Champlain Basin. The 2.2 acre Leahy Center environmental campus also features the Lake Champlain Basin Program Resource Room, Lake Champlain Navy Memorial, ECHO's Eclectic Gift shop and the ecology-themed Think! Cafe. Open year-round, 10am-5pm, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day.

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Lake Adventure Camp

Vergennes, VT

LCMM’s Lake Adventure Camps offer a variety of week-long activities designed for kids ages 7-16 led by highly experienced program staff, using the fleet of watercraft, replica vessels, and teaching facilities at our 4-acre campus beside the lake. Our programs promote learning, exercise, confidence and teamwork through outdoor, interactive fun.…(more)

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Oak Meadow School

Brattleboro, VT

Oak Meadow’s admission/accredited distance learning school is a unique model that combines the best of both worlds: an affordable independent school education and the freedom of homeschooling. When you enroll with Oak Meadow, you join a vibrant community of interesting, motivated, and dedicated teachers and learners. Our student-centered, nature-based approach…(more)

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