Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
PRESS RELEASE
March 2, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact:Natalie Carter
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
401-724-2200

  2011 RIVERCLASSROOM PROGRAMS  ABOARD THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY EXPLORER BEGIN IN MAY


City of Pawtucket Community Block Grant Scholarships Available for all Pawtucket Schools
 
Central Falls, RI -   The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council announces that reservations for the popular education RiverClassroom programs aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer are now being accepted. Programs aboard the Explorer will begin in May.
  
RiverClassroom programs provide a hand-on educational experience and meet curriculum standards. In addition programs can be specialized according to teacher's needs and grade level.  Program cost is $250 for an hour program. 
  
Pawtucket schools are eligible scholarship programs thanks to a Community Development Block Grant from the City of Pawtucket.  Scholarships are available on a first come, first serve basis. 
  
The Blackstone Valley Explorer is also available for summer camps, senior groups and charters by reservation. Sunday public tours will begin Sunday, May29.  For more information or to schedule a tour, contact the Blackstone Valley ourism Council at 401-724-2200 or visit www.rivertourblackstone.com.


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 Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
On the Blackstone River
175 Main Street · Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
Telephone: (401) 724-2200 · Fax: (401) 724-1342 · e-mail: patti@tourblackstone.com
 
 
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