Kayla reading to Junior
Youth In Action students meet weekly after-school to participate in reading, crafts, field trips, and other fun activities that build connections between mentors (middle schoolers) and mentees (pre-schoolers). Every month (starting in October) a match from each town is chosen as the “Match of the Month” for their attendance, participation, and connection with their buddy. For October, we are celebrating Orion Gamber with Avery Thomas in Salida and Kayla Oliver with Troy “Junior” Thornton in Buena Vista.
Kayla and Junior playing together
Kayla and Junior both love Youth In Action. They attended every week in October, participated in all the activities, and really enjoy being matched with each other. Kayla says, “We’re a perfect match — we’re both quiet and like being with each other.”
Orion reading to Avery
Orion and Avery knew they wanted to be matched from the first time they met. Both had perfect attendance in October, and when Orion couldn’t come the first week of November, Avery really missed his buddy. It’s clear these two have a strong connection.
Cool Dudes!