Students on a field trip at summer camp.

This fall marks the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Atlanta’s 25th year providing youth programming at Clarkston High School! After an incredible Summer Camp, our dedicated team are thoroughly enjoying reconnecting with students and partners as we look forward to even greater success in the school year ahead. 

Over six weeks, from June to July, we partnered with over 15 organizations to serve more than 30 students as part of our 2024 Youth Futures Summer Camp. Each week featured exciting field trips, water balloon battles, resume workshops, and college visits. 

Students on a field trip at summer camp.

Thanks to , students explored an AI-generated space journey while gaining valuable tech skills. With , our campers created time capsules to open in 10 years’ time. Students also encountered wildlife face-to-face at sanctuary trips organized by the and built soaring rockets with our friends at . 

The success of this year’s Youth Futures Summer Camp was made possible thanks to the support of our amazing partners. From building life skills to fostering creativity and exploration, each ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ partner plays a crucial role in the lives of refugee students. 

Students on a field trip at summer camp.

Internally and cross-departmentally, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Atlanta’s New Roots, My New School, Connect 2 Success, and Economic Empowerment programs all contributed time, knowledge, and energy to a well-rounded Summer Camp experience for our students.

And to our external partners—, , , , , , , , , , , , and —THANK YOU! Your partnership has empowered our students and made for an incredibly memorable summer, and we are truly grateful to you! 

Students on a field trip at summer camp.

Finally, it is with enthusiasm that we welcome our new Youth Education and Learning Manager, Dulce-Marie Flecha, to the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Atlanta team. Dulce-Marie brings over a decade of dedicated experience working with refugees and immigrants, and we are excited to have her leading our youth programs and continuing this success. 

 

To learn more about the work of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Atlanta and for information on how you can get involved with the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ as a donor or volunteer, please contact Development Director, Heloise Ahoure, at [email protected] or 678-636-8941.  

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