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Oregonian Story: Xploregon helps youths discover another side of Oregon — and themselves
By Tobi Kibel Piatek | July 21, 2008
Research shows that summer is a time when kids can really benefit from programs and activities that keep them engaged in learning and out of trouble. Last week we described some of the fun things available to kids in the David Douglas/IRCO Mentoring summer program.
For a look at another kind of mentoring program, this one for teens, check out this story in today’s Oregonian about the summer outings sponsored by Campfire USA’s Xploregon. The adventures “are a series of summer service-learning road trips for high school youth that combines the best aspects of a road-trip adventure, provides teens with volunteer experience, leadership development and opportunities to connect with peers in communities across Oregon.”
Whether kids are getting to know their city or their state, programs like these are helping kids see the world beyond their usual perspective, and, research shows, helping them stay in school when the summer is over.
For more information about the value of establishing and maintaining mentoring relationships during the summer, check out the Mentoring Fact Sheet from the U.S. Department of Education.
Are you participating in a summer mentoring program or experience? Share what you are doing - share your stories.
Topics: Mentor Stories, Resources for Mentor |