Summer Camp takes place over an eight- or nine-week period each summer, and the skills and interests we promote are Reading, Science and Nature Studies, Language Arts (to improve communication and writing), Computers and Career Focus and College Preparation.

For a bit of an idea of the camp's expectations, read our letter to new campers. 

We also look at setting goals, budgeting, resume writing and job searches. One of the goals of our program is to involve each family in the education and we hold an annual parent night to encourage this involvement. Thanks to a partnership with the Elfun Society at Salem's General Electric plant, we've placed over 40 computers in the homes of our campers and Reading Adventure participants. 

Each summer we offer 3 to 4 of our teen-aged youngsters employment as Junior Counselors. Ten to 15 younger children are also "employed" as Junior Counselors-In-Training.

We feel that this taste of work experience not only gives our children a chance to earn some money, increasing their self-esteem, but also recycles our resources within the community we serve.