2018–2024 Summer Camp Impact Summary
- blacklivesmatter52
- Jun 3
- 2 min read
Education x The Power of Community
Through our intentional investment in Black, Indigenous, Students of Color and Black, Indigenous, Educators of Color, our summer camp work represents a critical area of impact for our organization. Since 2018 we have:
Student Impact:
Engaged 311 young learners in transformative summer programs
Created safe, culturally affirming spaces where students see themselves reflected in their mentors
Built sustained relationships across multiple summers of programming
Educator Investment
Employed 127 educators (general and guest teachers)
Employed and mentored 8 youth assistants (ages 16-21), providing valuable early career experience
Since 2022, we have a full-time Program Director that works from January to July as designated leadership for our program
Economic Impact
Directly investing ~$35,000 a year into our local BIPOC network
Fortified sustainable earning opportunities for educators and local teaching artists
Reinforcing the economic viability of our cultural ecosystem
Leadership Development
Empowered youth assistants to develop professional skills as educators
Provided meaningful employment pathways for emerging BIPOC leaders
Supported intergenerational knowledge sharing and mentorship
Provided leadership opportunities for our campers to directly influence summer camp through our MOVERs program and Educators in Training program open to students 16 years old and younger.
The Multiplier Effect Of Our Work
When you invest in our summer camp, you're not just funding a program – you're strengthening an entire ecosystem. Each dollar invested:
Supports BIPOC educators and artists
Creates transformative experiences for young people
Builds sustainable career pathways
Reinforces cultural pride and identity
Develops tomorrow's community leaders
Your support helps ensure that talented Black educators can share their passions and expertise with Black students who see themselves reflected in their mentors, creating a powerful cycle of representation, inspiration, and opportunity.
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