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Students at Laguna Art Museum as part of the Create Access program
Creating Access
At Laguna Art Museum , education and outreach come together in the Create Access program , which allows students from government-assisted Title 1 schools in Orange County to enjoy free educational tours and interactive classes at the institution . In March , the program received additional support in the form of the California Cultural and Historical Endowment Museum Grant , which awarded $ 178,288 to the Laguna museum . This grant will assist in developing students ’ art skills while also teaching them about history and language arts . Students ranging from kindergarteners to high school seniors may take part in the program , which currently focuses on creativity as well as recovering from learning loss brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic . By 2024 , Create Access is expected to have served at least 5,000 children . ( 949-494-8971 ; lagunaartmuseum . org ) — Ashley Ryan
From far left : Chloe Duong , Elizabeth Keyser and May Chapman have reached the rank of Eagle Scout .
GIRL POWER
Fewer than 7 % of those involved with Scouts BSA , formerly the Boy Scouts , reach the rank of Eagle Scout — the highest designation you can earn . Laguna Beach Scouts BSA Troop 35 G , a girl ’ s group founded in 2019 when the organization became co-ed , recently recognized three members as Eagle Scouts , joining three who had previously achieved that ranking . New honorees include May Chapman , who created a lesson plan , book and craft pilot program on airplanes , feathers and satellites for Project Scientist , which earned her the ranking last summer . Then , in the fall , Elizabeth Keyser became an Eagle Scout through the construction of a patio for Surf and Turf Therapy ’ s San Clemente location ; the company provides therapy through water sports and horseback riding for youths with disabilities . Most recently , Chloe Duong created a butterfly garden at El Morro Elementary School to earn her Eagle Scout rank in January . ( lagunabeach35 . mytroop . us ) — A . R .
Laguna Beach Scouts BSA Troop 35 G , part of the now co-ed Scouts BSA
TOP : COURTESY OF LAGUNA ART MUSEUM ; BOTTOM SECTION : COURTESY OF TROOP 35
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