A Day in FOCUS
A day in FOCUS on New Haven will involve community site placement volunteering, exploring New Haven through visiting restaurants and small businesses, and bonding amongst FOCUS families through discussions and group activities. Below is a sample itinerary:
Day 3 - Community Service Day |
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Time |
Event Name |
Description |
8:00am - 9:00am |
FOCUS Family Check-In |
Breakfast at Yale Dining Hall |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
Community Volunteering |
Students volunteer on site with our community partners, working on projects alongside community members and their FOCUS family. |
12:10pm - 12:50pm |
Lunch |
Picnic-Style Lunches |
1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Community Volunteering |
Students continue volunteer projects. |
3:00pm - 4:15pm | Break | Students are provided time to rest and recuperate before programming continues |
4:30pm - 5:30pm |
Speaker Events |
Students hear from a selection of New Haven activists, scholars, and leaders on current civil issues and social justice in the city. |
5:30pm – On |
Dinner & FOCUS Group Activities |
Dinner in Yale Dining Hall. FOCUS families convene for community reflections and group bonding. |