Santa Clarita Girl Scout Troop 6592 is dedicating their Silver Award project — a “River of Hope” — to children with special needs at Carousel Ranch on Wednesday.

“The authentic rock river holds the individual painted rocks made by the children with special needs from Carousel Ranch,” said an event news release. “In addition to building the river itself, the girls joined the Carousel Ranch students at their annual holiday party to paint (a) rock with each child’s name, that was then placed within the River of Hope, commemorating each child’s personal progress and growth.”

The Girl Scout troop is doing this as a part of their individual Girl Scout Silver Awards, the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn, and also gives the Santa Clarita group a chance to make their community better.

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“We were so excited to create a dry river bed,” said Brooke Lackey, one of the Troop 6592 scouts. “Acknowledging hope on a long journey that the Carousel Ranch students have accomplished (enabled) them to grow where they are today.”

Girl Scout Troop 6592 is made up of seven girls ranging from 12-14 years of age, who attend
Rancho Pico or Rio Norte Jr. High Schools or Legacy Academy, according to the news release. After completion of their Silver Award, the girls will bridge to become Senior Girl Scouts.

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The dedication ceremony, as well as the photo opportunity featuring the Carousel Ranch students alongside the Santa Clarita Girl Troop who helped decorate the rocks, is scheduled to take place at 3:30 p.m., Dec. 13 at Carousel Ranch, located at 34290 Rocking Horse Road.

Carousel Ranch is dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults with special needs. Through both equestrian therapy and vocational training programs, Carousel Ranch strives to create an atmosphere where every student can and will succeed… a place where therapy is disguised as fun. For more information call Carousel Ranch at 661-268-8010 or visiting their website here.

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