Category Archives: Project RISE

YMCA, REI and the WNC Nature Center

The YMCA Project RISE students had an action packed afternoon at the WNC Nature Center, complete with bear spotting, otter watching, conservation discussing and project making! In conjunction with REI, the WNC Nature Center hosted Ms. Alyson’s Project RISE group … Continue reading

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Leave No Trace!

Ms. Alyson’s group of afterschool students from the YMCA’s Project RISE program had an action-packed Tuesday afternoon!  From homework to hiking and a lesson on stewardship with afternoon sunshine, the day turned out fantastic! Students began their day with homework … Continue reading

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A Fire Station Field Trip!

This past Friday Project POWER/ AmeriCorps members Lauren DeReese, Stephanie Dudley and Otis Lerer took a field trip to our local fire stateion with their YMCA Project RISE groups. Students were greeted outside by smiling fire fighters, some in gear … Continue reading

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