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Vivi Milles, 6, of Richmond did Activity #7: Visit the Fire Department.
“I learned that firefighters don’t only do fires. They also help people who are sick.”
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Susannah Rye, 10, of Waterbury, did Activity #23: Talk to a Journalist.
“I talked to Gordon Miller who is a photojournalist for the Waterbury Roundabout. He told me he liked taking pictures of people having fun.”
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Lilah Foerster, 6, of North Ferrisburgh did Activity #20: Read the Local News.
Lilah's mom read her five articles in the Addison Independent. "I learned there will be a place for kids to get food in Ferrisburgh. I learned that people were putting chemicals out that were making bees and butterflies die, and now people will stop doing that."
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Hazel Saunders, 9, of Burlington did Activity #9: Attend a Community Event.
“I attended the Vermont Green Women's Exhibition game. It was really special to see my soccer coach Laney Ross play in the game and go on the field to see her afterwards.”
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Justice Brown, 8, of Pittsford did Activity #1: Design an "I Voted" Sticker.
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Grace Gillman, 8, of Burlington did Activity #12: Organize Support for a Cause. She raised more than $100 for the Boys and Girls Club. “I baked two types of cookies with my grandma and sold them at our community garage sale."
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Elijah Maynard, 7, of East Thetford did Activity #5: Go Jump in a Lake or Public Pool. “I went swimming at Treasure Island (Lake Fairlee). I learned that Treasure Island is cared for in our town by a committee of volunteers.”
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Alaina Willette, 11, of Ferrisburgh did Activity #19: Show What Vermont's Motto Means to You. “I drew a picture of people in front of the green mountains holding hands representing unity. I also put a lock that was unlocked to represent freedom.”
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Students from Champlain Elementary School in Burlington did Activity #13: Pick Up Trash.
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Heikki Milles, 8, of Richmond did Activity #9: Attend a Community Event. He went to see the Vermont Lake Monsters play at Centennial Field in Burlington. "You can usually find some friends at a Lake Monsters game. And, there’s a bunch of snacks."
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Lilah Foerster, 6, of North Ferrisburgh did Activity #20: Read the Local News.
Lilah's mom read her five articles in the Addison Independent. "I learned there will be a place for kids to get food in Ferrisburgh. I learned that people were putting chemicals out that were making bees and butterflies die, and now people will stop doing that."
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