Dragon’s Den

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2023

Falk Facilities and Technology Improvement Fund:

Dragon’s Den is a year-round youth development center in Homestead that works to address the community’s limited access to quality summer programs. Its six-week in-person summer camp runs five days a week and includes pre- and after- camp care, offering enriching activities and weekly field trips designed to support children’s growth, learning and exploration.

This grant supports summer programming for elementary and middle school students that includes field trips, STEM and art activities, outdoor recreation and play-based social and emotional learning. A key component of the program is use of a state-of-the-art therapeutic challenge course, which helps promote teamwork, confidence and emotional growth.

2024

Welcome Back Summer:

Dragon’s Den is a year-round youth development center in Homestead that addresses the community’s limited access to quality summer programs. Its six-week in-person summer camp runs five days a week and includes before- and after-care and offers enriching activities and weekly field trips designed to support children’s growth, learning and exploration.

This grant helps fund summer programming that provides elementary and middle school students with enriching field trips, hands-on STEM and art experiences, outdoor activities and play-based social and emotional learning. Students also have the opportunity to engage with a state-of-the-art therapeutic challenge course, fostering teamwork, problem-solving and personal growth in a fun and supportive environment.

2023

Welcome Back Summer:

This grant provided funding to purchase an oven and freezer, allowing Dragon’s Den to safely store and reheat donated meals and snacks for its after-school program. The new appliances will ensure that Dragon’s Den can fully benefit from existing partnerships and consistently provide nutritious food to the children they serve.