Extensive studies by Johns Hopkins University have shown that kids can lose up to two months or more of math and reading skills each summer. Those same studies have shown that two-thirds of the 9th grade achievement gap between low and high-income students is due to a lack of adequate summer learning activities. Many teachers have to spend at least 4-6 weeks of each school year re-teaching the previous years material.

Unfortunately, some youth face anything but idyllic summer months. When the school doors close, many children struggle to access educational opportunities, as well as basic needs such as healthy meals and adequate adult supervision.

Knowledge College has already been working in the community for several years. The next logical step is to continue our mission is to partner with a church during the summer months to eliminate these staggering statistics in our neighborhoods.  

This day camp will run from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm for 4-weeks during the summer and service all children in grades K – 6. The camp will focus on traditional camp activities such as arts & crafts, sports & recreation, and technology. In addition, Knowledge College will also incorporate formal literacy and math instruction to leverage our company’s foundation.

Fees are $30 a week for the first camper, and only $20 for each additional family member per week.