he Blue Hill Troupe is proud to partner with the "I Have A Dream" Foundation® - New York as our charity for the 2011-2012 season. For nearly 30 years, the IHDF-NY has been sponsoring entire grade levels of students in under-resourced public schools and housing developments, and working with these "Dreamers" from early elementary school all the way through to college.

IHDF-NY sponsors entire grade levels of 50-100 students in under-resourced public schools or housing developments, and work with these "Dreamers" from early elementary school all the way through high school. Upon high school graduation, each Dreamer receives guaranteed tuition assistance for higher education.

IHDF-NY programs operate year-round. Programming is designed to enhance Dreamers' academic performance and social skills, and provide Dreamers with new experiences. To achieve this, activities include the following over the life span of the program, as appropriate to the Dreamers' ages, interests, and needs:

• Academic programming
• Summer programming
• Community service activities
• Social and cultural enrichment activities
• Arts programming: visual arts, dance, drama
• Career awareness and employment
• Life skills education
• Health literacy
• Parental involvement
• Mentoring
• College preparation, visits, and application help