Smokey House receives Stratton Foundation Grant

Smokey House was thrilled to hear in late April from the Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation that we were the recipient of a Focus Grant in support of our Environmental Field Studies Program.  The $3,500 grant will provide an income-sensitive subsidy to allow middle school students from the Northshire region to attend the Summer in the Field camp at a reduced rate: $225 for a 3-week session.

This grant will allow us to expand our summer field studies program, and to seek out young people who would otherwise not have a summer enrichment experience.  These middle school students will have an exciting, alternative learning experience which complements their school-year work.  Much of the day will be spent outdoors, as the students observe, learn and have fun collecting environmental data using scientific methods.

In 2008, Smokey House received a smaller grant from the Stratton Foundation to purchase much-needed GPS devices and digital cameras for the Field Studies Program. We are grateful once again to this community-based foundation for their commitment to local youth, and are very thankful for their on-going support.