The kids caught a lot of fish over the period of two hours. Flounder was the most frequent catch, but we also caught quite a few skate and one striped bass.
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As we coasted our way up the river, we found ourselves traveling through a thick patch of water lilies, which forced us to slow down so that our blades wouldn’t get tangled in their stems. In doing so, we were able to spot a few fish splashing on the surface of the water, as well as several turtles sunning themselves on a log at the river’s edge.
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This first outing with Big Brothers Big Sisters was a great example of what Elevate Youth is hoping to do for the organization, which is to take matches on outings to foster the existing bond between Big and Little, but also help to create new relationships among matches; giving Bigs the chance to socialize with other Bigs, and Littles the chance to meet other Littles.
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Some of the kids were naturals - every time I turned around they were at the top of a different wall! Other kids took some time to warm up; heights turned out to be a popular fear among the group.
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When its a bluebird day, the snow is perfect, and the kids have ear to ear smiles you know it is going to be a great day!
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From first time skiers to girls who had the confidence to point their skis down a black diamond run, it was a day full of laughs, learning, and fun in the outdoors.
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We're excited to announce the addition of Annie Hayes to the Elevate Youth team!
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For me, it boils down to connection and experience. Having a connection with a group while experiencing an activity that may be outside of your comfort zone provides endless learning opportunities.
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