Education Support
| Address: | 147 Farmington Falls Rd., Office 2
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| E-mail: | jsmith@umext.maine.edu |
| Website: | http://www.umext.maine.edu/franklin4H |
| Contact: | Judy Smith |
| Services: | 4-H is the youth development, education program for the University Cooperative Extension. 4-H participants usually range from ages of 5 to 19 (some animal clubs the minimum age is 9 to show in fairs). They usually organize themselves into 4-H clubs to support each other as they take on "Learn-by-doing" projects. On occasion, there are members who prefer to work independently with help from the University Cooperative Extension or clubs. Young people can also become involved in 4-H through 4-H school enrichment programs and 4-H camps. 4-H teaches young people life skills necessary for success in life. For more information about how you can become involved in 4-H, contact your County’s University Cooperative Extension office.
4-H throughout Franklin County: 4-H Friends Jay Dandy Crafters Jay Franklin County Beef Boosters East Dixfield Franklin County Dairy Club Farmington Franklin County Junior Lamb Club Farmington Franklin County Working Steers Chesterville Happy H’s Farmington Happy H’s Jr’s Farmington Mountain Viewers Jay Muddy Hoof Prints Wilton Skillful Workers Farmington Souie Souie Club Farmington Wild Bearies Rangeley New Vineyard Shooting Stars
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| Phone: | (207) 622-3101 ext. 219 |
| E-mail: | info@cleanandroscoggin.org |
| Website: | http://www.cleanandroscoggin.org |
| Contact: | Naomi Schalit |
| Services: | The Androscoggin Regional River Partnership is a group of community members whose goal is to revitalize the use of the Androscoggin River as a community resource through education, recreation, protection and sustained development. |
| Address: | Pleasant St.
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Phone: | (207) 864-2543 |
| Website: | http://www.scouting.org/ |
| Contact: | Russell Brooks |
| Services: | The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. |
| Contact: | Paul Mills |
| Services: | Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. |
| Address: | 129 Mt. Blue High School
Seamon Rd. Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-3561 |
| Services: | The FBLA mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. |
| Phone: | 1.800.660.1072 (in Maine only) |
| E-mail: | joanneh@gskc.org |
| Website: | http://www.gskc.org |
| Services: | Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls - all girls - where in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives - like strong values, a social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouting, they grow courageous and strong. Sandy River Service Unit - serves Avon, Carrabassett, Chesterville, Chisolm, Coburn Gore, Dryden, Eustis, Farmington, Fairbanks, Industry, Jay, Kingfield, Livermore, Livermore Falls, Madrid, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Oquossoc, Phillips, Rangely, Salem, Stratton, Strong, Temple, Vienna, Weld, and Wilton Programs: Daisy Girl Scouts for girls in kindergarten Brownie Girl Scouts for girls in grades 1 - 3 Junior Girl Scouts for girls in grades 4 - 6 Please go to the website for more information on a local chapter in your area. www.gskc.org |
| Location: | University of Maine at Farmington
Merrill Hall Farmington |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7063 |
| Website: | http://www.umf.maine.edu/community/edu-programs.php?location=community |
| Services: | The Gold Leaf Institute offers stimulating educational and cultural programs for citizens in the region who are 50 years old or older. It is UMF’s Senior College, affiliated with both Elder hostel and the Maine Senior College Network. Its members create and offer courses, excursions and social events throughout the year that attract participants from all of Franklin County and beyond. |
| Address: | 99 Main St.
Jay, ME 04239 |
| Phone: | (207) 897-6766 |
| Website: | http://www.dare.com/home/default.asp |
| Contact: | Larry White |
| Services: | D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teach children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist peer pressure and live productive, drug-free and violence-free lives. The program initially focused on elementary school children, but has been expanded to include middle and high school students. The primary goal of D.A.R.E. is the prevention of substance abuse, gang affiliation and involvement in violence among school children. D.A.R.E. accomplishes this goal by: Providing students with accurate information about alcohol and drugs Teaching students how to say "no" to drugs while providing alternatives to drug use. Teaching students decision-making skills and the consequences of their behavior. Building students’ self-esteem and teaching them to resist peer pressure. D.A.R.E. goes far beyond traditional drug abuse programs that emphasize drug identification and the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol. These programs only warn children not to use these substances, not how to resist the pressures to try them. D.A.R.E. teaches children the skills they need to recognize and resist the subtle and overt pressures that may lead them to experiment with drugs and alcohol. D.A.R.E. students learn about the dangers of drugs and gain self-confidence by acting out problem situations in a classroom setting. They are taught to keep their bodies healthy and to control their feelings when angry or under stress. Students are also taught how to respond when a friend pressures them to use alcohol or drugs and to recognize the various forms of influence from peers, parents, and the media. They learn to choose positive activities instead of just "hanging out" on the streets. |
| Address: | PO Box 61
Jay, ME 04239 |
| Phone: | (207) 897-2905 ext 232 |
| Contact: | Gayla P. Drake |
| Services: | Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian services, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.
Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at LaFleur’s Restaurant in Jay. |
| Address: | Foster Regional Technology Center
Seamon Rd. Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-3562 |
| Website: | http://www.jmg.com |
| Contact: | Cal Dorman |
| Services: | Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, Inc. (JMG), is an independent, private- nonprofit corporation established by the Maine Legislature in 1993. The company has the exciting mission of cultivating the potential of and opening new doors and opportunities for Maine’s young people in grades 6 through 12. |
| Address: | RR1 Box 760
Strong, ME 04983 |
| Phone: | (207) 678-2455 |
| E-mail: | partners@pathwaypartners.org |
| Website: | |
| Contact: | Gary Perlson |
| Services: | The Pathway Partners program is about raising the aspirations, skills and attitudes of young people to create a brighter future for the community and economy. Pathway Partners provides quality youth mentoring programs to schools and communities of Western Maine.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact Pathway Partners. |
| Address: | PO Box 347
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Phone: | (207) 864-2392 |
| Contact: | Rusty Harvey |
| Services: | Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. |
| Address: | PO Box 56
Stratton, ME 04982 |
| Phone: | (207) 246-4865 |
| Services: | Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world’s blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community. |
| Location: | Olsen Student Center
Room 109-A Farmington |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7351x7338 |
| E-mail: | bradley.cyr@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Brad Cyr |
| Services: | CRC are responsible for the Hall Council, and serve as the Residence. CRC also promote social, cultural, and educational programs on campus and within the residence halls. Some of the activities CRC are involved with are Make a Difference Day, Maine End Hunger Week, Semi-Formal, Spring Fling, Faculty/Staff Appreciation, Popcorn Cinema, and Family and Friends Weekend, plus much more. CRC also provide financial support to various organizations and events on campus. Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m. in CR 123. For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7006 |
| E-mail: | sara.bernier@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Sara Bernier |
| Services: | CWS was established for students to explore their interests in the American Civil War. The club’s focus is to promote the members’ interests and to bring awareness of the Civil War to UMF and the community by means of guest speakers, field trips, movies and re-enacting/living history. With living history, members can actually experience the lives of Civil War combatants and civilians. The club has formed the 2nd Maine Infantry re-enactment group in which we portray Union infantry at re-enacting events, but "impressions" from any aspect of the war (Confederate, civilians, etc) are always welcomed and encouraged. No experience in history in needed, only genuine enthusiasm to learn and to share an interest with other students. Every other Thursday at 7 p.m. Next to CR 123, Student Center. For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7054 |
| E-mail: | ellrich@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Lisa Ellrich |
| Services: | Tours of campus, run open house events, and accepted student days, student mentors, presentations and work with high school guidance counselors. Every other Sunday at 6:30 p.m. In the Admissions office. For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7375 |
| E-mail: | sara.weaver@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Sara Weaver |
| Services: | We are pre-professional organization sponsored by the Maine Education Association. We invite speakers to come and discuss classroom topics that may or may not come up in education courses. We work on trying to make the transition from student to teacher a smoother one. The first Thursday of the month @ 6:30 p.m. in CR-123, Olsen Student Center, Room 122. For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7384 x7340 |
| E-mail: | joshua.gagnon@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Josh Gagnon |
| Services: | To serve the student body, to enhance social, cultural, and education programs. We represent and serve as the voice for students on and off-campus. Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. Office: Room 50-A, Olsen Student Center. For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Address: | 147 Farmington Falls Road, #2
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207)778-4650 |
| Fax: | (207)778-3982 |
| E-mail: | cesfrk@umext.maine.edu |
| Website: | http://www.umext.maine.edu/ |
| Services: | Local groups are engaged in change: resisting change, adapting to change or creating change. The Leadership and Volunteer Development program sponsored by Cooperative Extension helps Maine people develop and enhance their leadership skills so they can work collaboratively to create the communities they want. |