This is a shout out to our ARMS VELA program! Towards the end of May the VELA program had an end of year event that was hosted by VELA Students. There was music, games, FREE food and FREE T-shirts donated by Black Star Transit that were designed (by hand) by the VELA students. Wheelhouse Food truck provided DELICIOUS food. The menu was create by VELA students and represented the diverse cultures of the students. The Amherst High School Varsity Ultimate Frisbee Team joined VELA students in a game, and the various other games available were facilitated by VELA staff and volunteers from Amherst College, UMass Amherst, and Amherst High School Students! Music was provided by a VELA staff member Emcee Tem Blessed and also represented the diversity of the students. VELA students performed dances and music that was written and created by their own talent. Master of Ceremony was VELA student and class president Jayliedelh Caraballo. The slideshow was provided by Collabo Beatworx, the live art mural was performed by ARMS staff member Ashley. Below you can see a slide show of photos that were taken of the event. VELA would like to thank everyone who attended, participated, donated and came to the event! It was a great turn out and currently is enoying the summer with all the students enrolled in the VELA Summer Program! See you in the Fall!
Below is some information about the VELA Program. If you would like to know more about, please contact the VELA Coordinator at .
The Vela Scholars Summer Program is a free academic and enrichment program for rising 7th and 8th grade students. The program provides a great opportunity for students to bridge academic years, engage in new experiences, and build relationships with mentors and peers, while encouraging them to challenge themselves academically & build leadership skills in a fun and exciting environment.