Hard at work at one of our Kids Schools. Each summer, every

child in every classroom improves their math and reading

rate by an average of one full grade level, in just six weeks!

Camp Director Joe Tighe introduces Mountain Classroom students to one of our non-poisonous black snakes, allowing the kids to see, touch and investigate an animal they've previously only seen in books.

The joy of expression makes Art class at Kids

Summer Camp a favorite!

Board President Mike Nolan shares a laugh with a Kids

School student.

A day at Kids Camp means a visit to our petting zoo!

Bruce Springsteen, a big supporter of Kids Corp, with (in white) former Trustees Randy and Maggie Locascio.

The Newark Fire Department shows off a new engine

to the students of a Kids Summer School.

Kids School students celebrate "Irish Day" with one of

their Teacher Assistants from Northern Ireland.

James Earl Jones and singer Naturi Naughton, with Executive Director Michaela Murray-Nolan (seated), visited the Kids

School at United Academy to read to our kids! The special day

was sponsored by the Verizon Corporation, a longtime funder.

Over 4,000 students visit Kids Camp each year to study

and appreciate the natural world. The Camp includes ponds,

forests, glacial rocks and plentiful wildlife. The kids study

plant life, test pond samples, and follow deer tracks!

Kids Corp kids conquering the challenge courses through teamwork, respect and cooperation!

Kids Summer Camp is not just educational; it's the weekly 'perk'

for the 2,000 students who attend Kids Schools all summer long.

Over 10,000 Newark children have received medical, vision and dental exams at the camp clinic since 1999.

At Mountain Classroom, students learn that it takes teamwork for obstacles of all kinds to be conquered.

Instructor Antoine Murray-Nolan helps

students understand why it is called "skunk weed".

Focused, one-on-one instruction is our secret

to success at Model Kids Schools.