Meet Some of Our Grantees!

YES! Company

Gallo Center for the Arts

The Gallo Center for the Arts (GCA) has recently partnered with the Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) to produce YES (Youth Entertainment Stage) Company, a nine-week theater intensive for youth, grades 7-12. This summer-long experience culminates in a full-scale Broadway-style musical for the community.

Central Valley Youth Programs

First Tee of Central Valley

First Tee is an international youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to kids and teens. Through after-school and in-school programs, we help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect, and perseverance through the game of golf.

Adventure Club

Tuolumne River Trust

The Tuolumne River Adventure Club (TRAC) seeks to increase participation in outdoor recreation and community service by underserved youth and families in Modesto’s Airport Neighborhood as a means of improving health and well-being while nurturing a positive sense of place. 

2023 Programs

Learn more about the other local non-profit youth programs that were able to benefit from a Make Dreams Real grant this year.

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Outdoor Education Camp Experiences

Foothill Horizon’s Outdoor School provided an opportunity for students to take their learning outdoors. This experience was the first time several students in my class spent time in the out-of-doors hiking and exploring nature. Students learned about the Mi-Wuk Indians, worms and decomposition, fire, and the importance of bees to our world. Students learned how to help and support each other. Laugh, and how to take care of themselves away from home.

I was amazed at the staff at Foothill. They were knowledgeable and built relationships with students in a short amount of time. The grounds, dorms, health office and the dining hall were clean, well organized and well supported with staff all hours of the day and the night. Even though it rained while we were there, they were able to provide raincoats and boots. Students loved hiking in the rain! What an experience!

The kids had a great time! They were engaged all the time! I had a “student reporter” record each hike and activity with video and pictures on a student iPad. They shared the duty willingly, and created a great compilation of Outdoor Ed from their own perspective… PRICELESS!

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