Behind the Scenes of Summer

What do we do during the summer weeks that we don’t have camp?

Summer camps at LHCC are an amazing experience for everyone involved, filled with fun, learning, and meaningful connection. However, the summer months are also full of exciting opportunities outside of camp! One example is our Thursday night FIT program, which continues through the summer on any week that there is no summer camp. These evenings involve exercise and stretching classes, fresh produce to take home, and various activities for kids. Our students engage in activities ranging from computer aided design to group sports with our amazing volunteers!

This summer has also been rich in service opportunities. In June, many of our families attended Forest Hill’s meal packing event to assemble nutrient-rich food packets for children in Haiti. It was an incredible to come together and support both our community partners and the work that is being done all over the world! We also participated in a weekend service trip to Barnardsville, North Carolina, where we contributed to ongoing hurricane relief efforts. It was a chance not only to lend a hand but to listen, connect, and share stories with those affected. At City of Hope’s Jam Fest, our families volunteered while also enjoying crafts, games, and back to school support.

The final thing that we do during these summer months is get ready! Our team has spent many weeks planning and preparing for an amazing school year of Tuesday night tutoring, Thursday night FIT classes, and a calendar full of opportunities to fellowship, serve, and support one another. We have distributed backpacks, partnered with Vision to Learn to provide new glasses for our students, and stocked up on materials for a strong academic start. We’re especially excited to launch our new teen mentoring program this fall as we focus on investing in relationships and helping young people grow. We can't wait to welcome back familiar faces and greet new ones as we head into an incredible year together.