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Doran Summer School
Action Plan Participant: 
Fall River School Department and Travelers Insurance Company

About sixty children in the Doran Elementary School district attend a free summer program funded by the Travelers Insurance Company with an After School / Out of School Time (ASOST) matching grant. Program components included art and music along with cheerleading, cooking and a sports and fitness camp. Children were able to reduce their "screen" (e.g., television, computer and video game) time at home while engaging in vigorous activity and learning some basic information about nutrition.

 

Priority Area: 

Environment and Recreation

 
Priority Sub-Area:   

2, B) increased and improved recreational opportunities for youth and adults;

Goal:

To provide positive recreational opportunities for children during summer hours

Method(s):

The program operates for five weeks four hours a day, four days a week. Student are also eligible for a free lunch through the CD-REC Park & Lunch program.

Timeline:          

July 8th through August 6th, 2008

Indicators:       

The number of students participating              

Progress: Program successfully completed

How citizens can  get involved:

By volunteering to assist staff

Contact Information:

Contact Paul Moniz at 508-675-8225