Groton Students to Clean Grandstand for Belize Trip

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A group of students from Groton, South Dakota will be cleaning the grandstand at the upcoming Brown County Fair in order to raise funds for a service learning trip to Belize. The students hope to use the money raised to cover the costs of the educational and volunteer-based experience in Central America.

Why it matters

This fundraising effort by the Groton students demonstrates their commitment to expanding their horizons through international service learning. By taking on the responsibility of cleaning the fairgrounds grandstand, the students are showing initiative and a strong work ethic to achieve their goal of visiting Belize.

The details

The Groton students will be cleaning the grandstand at the 2026 Brown County Fair in order to raise money for their upcoming service learning trip to Belize. The grandstand cleaning work will take place during the duration of the fair, with the students volunteering their time to ensure the seating area is well-maintained for fairgoers.

• The 2026 Brown County Fair will take place in late summer.
• The Groton students will be cleaning the grandstand throughout the duration of the fair.

What’s next

After the successful fundraising effort at the Brown County Fair, the Groton students will begin planning the details of their service learning trip to Belize, including the volunteer work they will be doing and the educational experiences they will have.