ATLANTA, June 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HBCYouth, the educational
minority youth summer day camp based on the principles and values
of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, today announced
its collaboration with Amazon Access (amazon.com/access), the hub
offering resources to make shopping and saving in Amazon stores
easier like payment with SNAP EBT and Prime Access. Coming off the
heels of a successful inaugural camp last year, the 2024 camp will
foster positive change and promote access to education, nutrition,
and workforce development thanks to the support of Amazon Access.
Participating universities this year are Tennessee State University and Morehouse College, with additional sponsorship
support provided by Foot Locker and the AJ Terrell Foundation.
Camp HBCYouth registration is now open and is $200 per child. This year, in collaboration with
Amazon Access, scholarships will be awarded to eligible children
ages pre-K to 5th grade. Providing students and parents with
ongoing education and support when school is not in session, in a
safe and inclusive environment, the camp features academic
enrichment with collaborative projects and small group work,
leadership development activities, a summer food program and
recreational activities from arts & crafts, physical fitness
and musical programming. In similar fashion to HBCUs, Camp HBCYouth
serves a vital function in educating minority youth, while
increasing access to an otherwise hard to obtain development
resource, within a traditionally underserved community.
"As a Morehouse graduate, the HBCU
community helped me develop not only skills that prepared me for my
career, but a supportive network of lifetime connections that have
helped me throughout the years," said Brian
Wright, Founder of Camp HBCYouth. "I'm excited to bring this
new phase of Camp HBCYouth with Amazon to help start making a
larger impact within communities of colors that need it most at an
earlier stage in children's lives."
"At Amazon, we strive to use our size and scale for good," said
Nancy Dalton, Head of Community
Experience and Customer Marketing for Amazon Access. "We're proud
to be teaming up with Camp HBCYouth to spread awareness of ways
families can save in Amazon stores during these critical summer
months."
With the camps being located on HBCU campuses, it offers the
unique opportunity to explore cultural heritage and gain exposure
to an educational experience and institution designed for the
progression of Black people in academics, community, and
leadership. Through this early exposure, children gain a deeper
understanding of their heritage and history, while developing a
sense of pride in their cultural identity, build self-esteem, and
develop leadership skills.
In addition to the summer camps, there will be additional events
throughout the summer for the entire community to participate in in
Nashville and Atlanta. For more information regarding
registration and to donate, please visit.
https://camphbcyouth.com/
About CAMP HBCYouth
Founded in 2023, CAMP HBCYouth is an educational summer day camp
that is based on the principles and values of Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It provides students and parents
with ongoing education and support during the summer months in a
safe and inclusive environment. The camp aims to serve a vital
function in educating minority youth while increasing access to
development resources within traditionally underserved
communities.
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