May 16 Drive-Thru Luncheon Will Benefit Down East Teen Leadership Camp
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Date: May 2, 2025
Program Contact: Sara McConnell: sara@healthyacadia.org; (207) 255-3741
Media Contact: Tracey Carlson: tracey@healthyacadia.org; (207) 667-7171
May 16 Drive-Thru Luncheon Will Benefit Down East Teen Leadership Camp
Machias, ME. Healthy Acadia, in collaboration with Coastal Washington County Institute of Technology Culinary Arts (CWCIT) students located at Machias Memorialn High School, will host a drive-thru luncheon on Friday, May 16, 2025, with proceeds to benefit Down East Teen Leadership Camp.
Down East Teen Leadership Camp (DETLC) is an annual, five-day residential summer program for teens entering grades 7 to 9. This unforgettable and incredibly impactful experience provides teens with social, communication, and leadership skills that support emotional resiliency and help to deter misuse of substances, including tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. Many campers attend in multiple years and return as staff as high school and college students.
Though the cost of running the Camp averages over $850 per camper for the week, Healthy Acadia caps tuition at just $295 and also offers significant scholarships based on need. Scholarships and camp costs not covered by tuition fees must be raised through local sponsorships, grant awards, and community fundraising events.
“We are so excited to once again collaborate with the CWCIT culinary arts students at Machias Memorial High School for a fifth year to provide a delicious homemade lunch,” said Sara McConnell, DETLC Camp Co-Director. “We are really looking forward to seeing everyone on May 16th, and of course, at our 25th year of Down East Teen Leadership Camp this summer!”
The luncheon menu will feature three delicious takeaway homemade sandwich options: Chicken Salad Sandwich, an Applewood Bacon Sandwich, a Maine Italian Sub, and a Vegetarian Sandwich. Each meal will be accompanied with a fruit salad and a cookie prepared by the culinary arts students. For a detailed menu and to place your order online go to bit.ly/DETLCLunchOrder. The minimum suggested donation is $12 per meal. Ordering is open now through Monday, May 12, 2025, at 10am. Orders can be picked up at Machias Memorial High School on Friday, May 16, between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. NEW THIS YEAR -Delivery available in Machias.
Help inspire and impact youth in our community with the Down East Teen Leadership Camp experience. Your donation in any amount will help to ensure that the program continues to serve all interested teens.
For more information about Down East Teen Leadership Camp, contact Sara McConnell at (207) 255-3741 or sara@healthyacadia.org. To make a donation to support teen access to camp, visit bit.ly/DETLC-support.
Healthy Acadia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that engages in a broad range of initiatives to build healthier communities and make it easier for people to lead healthy lives across Washington and Hancock counties, Maine. Learn more at www.healthyacadia.org.
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