Bilingual education camp empowers diverse learners for success

A government meeting highlighted the success of the bilingual education summer touring camp, which has been running for several years. This year, the program served 222 multilingual learners, primarily students who have joined the community within the last two years and are at lower levels of English language proficiency. The six-week program, held three days a week, aimed to enhance students' academic success in math and English language arts, providing a crucial boost for their upcoming school year.

The camp featured a dedicated team, including one lead teacher and 13 additional educators, alongside RSVP foster grandparents, youth employees, and community volunteers. The diverse backgrounds of the participants were showcased, reflecting the multicultural fabric of Lansing as it welcomes new residents.

The program catered to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, ensuring that those who required extra support were included. In addition to academic enrichment, participants enjoyed engaging field trips. Looking ahead, the next initiative will be a Native American camp, developed in collaboration with the Indigenous Youth Empowerment Program, further emphasizing the commitment to inclusive education and community engagement.