Sprout Lewiston Takes Root (Maine Audubon)

This summer we were excited to partner with the Maine Audubon and Lewiston-based nonprofit Maine Community Integration (MCI). The mission of MCI is “creating opportunities for New Mainer girls and their families to have meaningful engagement in the Lewiston-Auburn communities while respecting and uplifting their diverse cultures, identities, and traditions.”

During their four-week program called “Sprout Lewiston,” we offered swim lessons to participants every Friday. In a state gifted with an abundance of water, teaching youth to swim is a necessary component of expanding access to outdoor exploration.