Posted: Aug 02, 2012
Brenau summer program for Hall County children
Brenau summer program is feeding the minds - and bodies - of Hall County children
By Brandee A. Thomas
POSTED:July 29, 2012 1:30 a.m.
It's an epidemic that's widely known, but not greatly discussed.
Non-educ
ators probably don't notice it, but most teachers can attest to the high rate
of "learning loss" that occurs when kids are out for summer vacation.
It's a problem they can't solve on their own, which is why a group of Brenau University thinkers decided to create a solution
for students, by students.
Their challenge: Find solutions for community problems.
Their solution: RISE - Real Interactive Summer Camp Experience.
"Last November, the Brenau Social Entrepreneurship team was challenged to
come up with ideas to address some of the social issues in our community,"
said Elizabeth Stephenson, a member of the team.
"We came up with education - specifically in the summer when kids aren't
doing anything to keep their brains going - and food insecurity.
"During our three-hour bus ride to the Sullivan Foundation Retreat, we
came up with the idea for (RISE)."
The group's goal was to bring summer camp, complete with educational activities
and healthy food, to an area where it would be needed most.
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