In Pursuit of a Dream

What would it be like to go back in time (with no cell phones, Twitter and Face-book, or running water, for that matter) and travel across the country like the pioneers did. That's what 24 kids from across the U.S. (some of whom had never been out of their home town EVER; one from Sacramento) did for their summer vacation. Led by three amazing teachers, these "new-age" emigrants trekked through Wyoming and north to Oregon on a once-in-a-lifetime journey that challenged even the toughest in the group. They traded their modern conveniences for long dresses, bonnets, wide brimmed hats and overalls, loaded their wagons and took off for adventure on the Oregon and California Trails. Along they way they met gold seekers, scoundrels and natives. While they learned what made us a great nation as we moved west, they also learned about themselves and how the decisions they made could have serious and unexpected consequences for their group. Some made it, others did not. Join these kids and their teachers in the hour-long drama as they are challenged to find the right direction, In Pursuit of a Dream. Lake Tahoe teachers will find this intriguing as well.

In order to help adults and children across our country better connect with their ancestry, Boston Productions, a group of inspired storytellers, have produced a film showing modern kids personally learning the ways of the covered wagon days. This film will be shown Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 in the Camp Richardson Lodge Room. Refreshments will be available. Come early for good seating.

AAA's online travel magazine has an article called Lake Tahoe: A Winter Wonderland.