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Kids at St. Albans City elementary school swung into action last month, demonstrating for Governor Peter Shumlin the hula skills they've honed for a new early-morning exercise program. Staffed by the Greater Burlington YMCA and funded by a $25,000 grant from the Beverage Association of Vermont, the twice-weekly, 30-minute Rise 'n Shine sessions start kids on the right foot by getting them moving before the bell rings. They also offer info on healthy food, a nutritional side dish to accompany the federally funded school breakfasts. Rise 'N Shine is already working — out — at Winooski's JFK Elementary School and is scheduled to start up soon at the Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes in Burlington. The Y wants to see early morning Freeze Tag being played all over Vermont. Good thing the gov is game.
Monkton, VT
The Willowell Foundation hosts week-long day camps for children ages 4-12 at our property in Monkton, Vermont. Spanning 230 acres and seven distinct ecosystems, the Willowell land offers diverse exploration in an environment filled with natural wonder. Skilled and caring camp leaders bring children of all ages together by combining…(more)
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