This Spring, Vermont Day School students had the opportunity to work with Ben and Jerry’s for our Spring C.L.I.C. (“Create”, “Learn”, “Innovate”, “Celebrate”) week. We kicked off the week with a field trip to Ben and Jerry’s headquarters, where students met with Rob Michalak, Director of Social Purpose Impact, and learned about the company’s social mission and practices. During the field trip, students received their challenge: to create an ice cream flavor that highlights and educates others about an important social and/or environmental issue! Throughout the week, students worked collaboratively to develop their pint with a purpose. Examples of flavors included: “Ivory Twist”, “Pint of Pride”, “Make America Green Again” and “Champ Chow.” Students had the opportunity to present their flavors and concepts to Rob, during his visit to Vermont Day School at the end of C.L.I.C week. This was a fantastic opportunity for real world learning and we are thankful to Ben and Jerry’s for the opportunity to work with such an innovative company (that also happens to make delicious ice cream!).
