And… we’re back! Community Central Lewiston summer programming has kicked off with Summer of Science programming in Lewiston. This summer we’re working with Lewiston Housing Authority, The Root Cellar, The Boys and Girls Club, McMahon Elementary, and Tree Street Youth, to bring experiential learning projects to youth entering third to fifth grade. This year’s Summer of Science sessions […]
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Last week, Community Central staff took part in the University of Maine’s Summer of Science (SOS) Train the Trainer day as we continue to prepare for our summer programming. This year’s theme is Seaweed Aquaculture. As part of Community Central, youth across Lewiston and Portland will be exploring different types of seaweed that grow along the Maine […]
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The Community Central program is very fortunate to be able to work with many high school students who have committed to the role of Teen Leader. These teens work with Community Central staff on the planning and delivery of STEM-based lessons, games, and family activities. This week, we are highlighting teen leader Mohammed, from Portland. Mohammed […]
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Fifth graders at McMahon Elementary spent some time learning about space this spring! One week, we looked at lunar volcanoes and how scientists are able to study how lava flowed millions of years ago on the moon and the Earth. First, we looked at how lava flows out of volcanoes. Each lava eruption behaved differently as the terrain changed! Check […]
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Last week, a group of teen leaders from Portland traveled to Boston for a day of training and celebrating the upcoming Community Central & Summer of Science programming. On the ride down to Boston, these young leaders completed a reflection activity that looks at becoming a STEM Superstar. Based on an article by the National AfterSchool […]
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In Lewiston, Community Central youth brought art into their STEM activities over spring break. Youth and Teen Leaders reflected on how they embody the 4-H pledge during program sessions and in their daily lives in order to positively impact their world. We use our Heads, Hearts, Hands, and Health in many ways! We hope all […]
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Recently, 4-H launched Grow True Leaders, a campaign to empower youth with the opportunity to share their voice and show that their skills are making a difference in their communities. This week, 4-H Community Central is highlighting one of the members of the Teen Leader team in Lewiston as a #TrueLeader. This past Monday, the Androscoggin-Sagadahoc Counties Extension […]
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In Lewiston, Community Central staff and Teen Leaders have been busy getting into the swing of spring programming. Laura and Maisy are now visiting ten classrooms at McMahan Elementary, bringing experiential learning projects to 3rd-5th graders, over 200 students! In fourth grade, students have spent the last few weeks looking at wind turbines and wind energy with the Power of Wind […]
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Welcome, Maisy! Maisy Cyr, 4-H Community Education Assistant, has joined the Community Central team and will be working with Laura at multiple locations across Lewiston. In other big news, Community Central staff is excited to be working with McMahon Elementary again! This past summer, Laura visited the rising 3rd-grade classrooms during summer school. Beginning in late March/early […]
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Over February break, the Maine 4-H Community Central Teen Leaders hopped the train to Boston to visit the Science Museum and Boston University! After an early morning departure, Community Central teen leaders, staff, and volunteers explored parts of Boston University and then went to the Boston Science Museum. As part of their ongoing workshop series, the teen leaders […]
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