(Plymouth, NH)
(Pike, NH)
(Campton, NH)
(Rumney, NH)
(Pike, NH)
(Pike, NH)
(Norridgewock, ME)
(Litchfield, ME)
(Belgrade, ME)
(Belgrade, ME)
Androscoggin Learning and Transition Center
(Lewiston, ME)
Preparing Youth for the Business of Life The Becket Family of Services has been educating youth and adolescents since 1964. Described by others as "comprehensive" and "holistic," the Becket approach encompasses services that address all aspects of our students' lives, not just their intellectual and emotional needs, but also their physical, spiritual and vocational needs, as well. We seek to inspire our students to achieve, in their own unique and personal way, meaningful success. We do not define success for our students; they must do this themselves - with our guidance, and the guidance of others whom they love and respect. "Youth is not made for pleasure, but for heroism. So many times the misadventures of our youth for thrill-seeking are just a product of boredom and a natural inclination for students to seek the unknown or to test themselves." Latest News at Becket CMLC Graduation! May 2010, Central Maine Learning and Transition Center Got Fish? May 2010, Becket House at Belgrade ALTC Student Receives Employment Training through Work Opportunities Unlimited! May 2010, Androscoggin Learning and Transition Center Hiking Mount Pisgah in Winthrop, Maine May 2010, Becket House at Litchfield CMLC Volunteers their Services at the L.C. Bates Museum May 2010, Central Maine Learning and Transition Center Maine Energy Education Program April 2010, Central Maine Learning and Transition Center Making a Difference in Our County April 2010, Becket House at Litchfield ALTC's Visits the Museum of Science in Boston, MA April 2010, Androscoggin Learning and Transition Center ALTC's Visit to the Salem Witch Museum March 2010, Androscoggin Learning and Transition Center CMLC Volunteers at the Children's Discovery Museum March 2010, Central Maine Learning and Transition Center Litchfield Resident Off to a Great Start at Capilo March 2010, Becket House at Litchfield Annual Fishing Derby March 2010, Becket House at Belgrade and Norridgewock Winter Carnival Week March 2010, Becket House at Belgrade and Norridgewock College Today, Leadership Tomorrow! February 2010, Becket House at Litchfield CMLC Works to "Pay it Forward" February 2010, Central Maine Learning and Transition Center Norridgewock Welcomes Dave Patch February 2010, Becket House at Norridgewock A Comic in the Making February 2010, Androscoggin Learning and Transition Center Maine State House and Museum Field Trip February 2010, Central Maine Learning and Transition Center Giving Back to their Furry Friends February 2010, Central Maine Learning and Transition Center Applied Behavioral Analysis at Becket January 2010 Rockin' Down the Norridgewock House January 2010, Becket House at Norridgewock ALTC Volunteers Weekly at the Humane Society January 2010, Androscoggin Learning and Transition Center What's That New Sound? January 2010, Becket House at Litchfield Becket House at Belgrade Welcomes Winter January 2010, Becket House at Belgrade
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The Central Maine Learning and Transition Center held an amazing graduation ceremony on Friday, June 4th, 2010. Four students were honored (David, Ethan,
Jon, and Tim) with the successful completion of their academics. Family, staff, and special guests enjoyed the event on this beautiful day to honor the
graduates' success. Learn more about CMLC activities by visiting their
The Becket House at Belgrade pond was recently stocked with over ninety rainbow trout. The pond is loaded with crayfish, tadpoles, and insects, which are all great feed for hungry fish.
Dylan, a senior at Androscoggin Learning and Transition Center, is receiving valuable employment skills through Work Opportunities Unlimited out of Lewiston, Maine. Dylan has been learning much about retail and stocking shelves at VIP Auto Parts Store in Lewiston. Dylan is off to a great start and values all the training he is receiving!
Central Maine Learning and Transition Center students recently spent the afternoon at the L.C. Bates Museum in Fairfield, Maine.
Students and staff helped the museum by cutting and clearing fallen brush from the Arboretum area of the grounds.
Learn more about CMLC activities by visiting their
Central Maine Learning Center students recently spent the afternoon with Stefany Arsenault from the Maine Energy Education Program. Stefany showed the students through hands on activities; how to make electricity with an apple, from wind power, and solar energy. Everyone had a great time and they all look forward to her coming back to teach the group more about energy.
For the past few weeks the young men of Becket House at Litchfield have been hitting the trails. While they have been getting their exercise they have also been cleaning up the trails along the way. They have volunteered to go out once a week and clean up the 6.5 mile Kennebec Rail Trail. This trail welcomes locals and visitors alike for walking, running, cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading, and dog walking.
Androscoggin Learning and Transition Center students recently journeyed south to Boston, MA to explore the Museum of Science. The day was a great opportunity
to combine learning and fun through many hands on experiences.
Students from Central Maine Learning and Transition Center's Service Learning Class visited the Children's Discovery Museum in Augusta recently to admire some of their own handiwork. The class donated a bench for the museum that they helped construct and paint. The group also helped the museum by attaching a maze game to the wall, as well as general cleaning to help make the museum presentable for its many visitors.
Becket House at Litchfield resident, Joel, has recently started classes at the Capilo Institute of Cosmetology in Augusta, ME. Joel plans to complete this training in approximately one year and receive a certificate in cosmetology. After he completes this program he will be required to pass an exam through the State of Maine to receive his license in cosmetology. Joel received a perfect score on his first assignment and is off to a great start!
Becket Houses at Belgrade and Norridgewock recently convened for their Annual Fishing Derby as part of the week long Winter Carnival. Belgrade hit the ice early and the auger was put to use cutting holes so the traps could be set. It didn't take long for fishing flags to start flying and everyone to come running to check their traps. Much to everyone's delight, nine fish were caught throughout the day. After a full day of fishing camaraderie, longtime staff, Bryan Vick, treated the entire group to his homemade fish chowder and then everyone wrapped up the day with hot cocoa for all to enjoy.
The highly anticipated Becket House Annual Winter Carnival Week took place during winter break with many outdoor events crafted for a week full of exercise, fun, and camaraderie for the entire group. Becket House at Norridgewock and Belgrade residents competed all week with sled races, fishing derbies, ice hockey games, snow shoe relays, a snow soccer game, and finishing up with the Great Chili Cook Off. The week was a great hit with students and faculty and now all look forward to the Annual Summer Jamboree in July.
When introduced to the idea of attending college, Matthew, one of Becket House at Litchfield's residents, replied, "I can really go to College??? Sweeettt!" Matthew eagerly sat down and immediately began filling out all the necessary applications. Much to his delight, Matthew was admitted into the University of Maine at Augusta's (UMA) Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems (CIS).
Over the past year and a half, Central Maine Learning Center students have devoted their afternoons working at various non-profit agencies throughout the Central Maine area. The group has ventured out to places such as: The Children's Discovery Museum, Bates Museum, Salvation Army, United Way, Literacy Volunteers, Big Brother/Big Sisters, The Norlands Living History Center, and the Togus Hospital, to name a few.
Becket House at Norridgewock welcomes Dave Patch, LCPC, to the dedicated team. Dave comes to Norridgewock with a wealth of clinical experience in residential treatment as well as community based treatment programs. More recently, Dave was the clinical supervisor at Sweetser's Portland Adolescent Unit. Dave started his counseling career in Ohio where he received his Bachelors and Masters degrees. "I am very excited to add to the quality of care Becket staff provide to clients in the Norridgewock program. I am equality excited to be part of expanding Becket's services to clients in Southern Maine."
As part of Androscoggin Learning and Transition Center's Language Arts, Computer and Visual Art Curriculum, they have challenged their students to create their very own comics. Ian has created the first one and we are pleased to share it with everyone. Please visit the ALTC blog to read more adventures happening at the School. Great job on the comic Ian!
Central Maine Learning Center (CMLC) students and staff members recently visited the Maine State House and Maine State Museum for a day of learning and exploration. Students visited the Hall of Flags and learned about the sacrifices Maine Citizens made who fought for our country across many wars.
Students from the Becket House at Belgrade have recently been volunteering at the Waterville Area Humane Society each week. Students interact with the dogs and cats while learning more about animal behavior. Residents walk the dogs, clean cages and socialize with the animals. One particular student has been doing a great job while interacting with members of the public who are interested in cat adoption. He is quick to research the cat's history for perspective owners to line up a match. To date, this group of volunteers has worked over thirty-five volunteer hours.
In our ongoing effort to promote research based practice, Becket has adopted Applied Behavioral Analysis as a primary tool for working with students, including students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. For the past several months, Becket has welcomed Woodfords Family Services to our Belgrade campus, where they have provided training and systems support to our staff and faculty.
Counselor Reggie Tilley and his band, New Old Souls, gave a rockin' performance for the crew at the Becket House of Norridgewock recently. The group offered an interactive learning experience for the residents as they welcomed everyone to ask questions, explore the instruments and enjoy a live performance up close and personal. Autographs were in high demand as well as a few odd items that were signed that happened to be drumsticks and guitar picks which residents were thrilled to keep as souvenirs of the evening.
With great excitement, Androscoggin Learning and Transition Center students are volunteering weekly at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston. Each week, five students will be cleaning pens, cages and helping out with other odd jobs.
When our story left off in the last newsletter, we were waiting to see "What's Hatching?" at Litchfield with our new chicken eggs. Well, now we've heard mysterious noises coming from the incubator and have discovered chick by chick hatching out of their shells happily chirping at us.
While many people grumble about shoveling snow, driving in the snow, the cold, the wind, and the ice; Becket House at Belgrade residents can't get enough of winter weather fun. For them, winter is all about sledding, ice skating, snow angels, hockey games, snowboarding, ice fishing, skiing, snowmen, and the list goes on. So, remember not to lose sight of all the wonderful things winter has to offer and get outside and act like a kid again!
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