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• September 8, 2026 Our 2027 Camp Dates Are… WOW! Our 40th summer was great (see the video!), and we're ready to start planning our 41st!  Mark your calendars—Here are the weeks we will be holding camps in 2027:  ...
• August 31, 2026 New Camps, Fun Summer BY Renee Ford What a great summer! We welcomed nearly 1,200 students in June and July to celebrate our 40th summer of providing hands-on, enriching camps. This milestone was celebrated throughout 2026:...
• July 13, 2026 Donor Spotlight: Complete Children’s Health Thank You to Complete Children’s Health: Investing in Kids All Summer Long  At Bright Lights, we are deeply grateful for the community partners who help make our programs possible year after year. This summer,...
• June 16, 2026 Donor Spotlight: Union Bank & Trust Thank You to Union Bank & Trust: Supporting Hands-On Learning at Bright Lights  At Bright Lights, we are incredibly grateful for the partners who believe in our mission and invest in meaningful...
• June 2, 2026 Donor Spotlight: Acklie Charitable Foundation Thank You to Acklie Charitable Foundation: 33 Years of Supporting Summer Learning at Bright Lights  At Bright Lights, long-term partners are the heart of our mission—and few have made a...
• May 19, 2026 What to Expect at Camp  Our first week of camps is approaching fast! As you get your students ready to attend Bright Lights this summer, here are a few things to keep in mind.   BEFORE...
• May 19, 2026 Bring On Summer If your student’s school year hasn’t already ended, then they are counting down the hours... as it is THAT close. And just like them, we can’t wait for summer...
• May 12, 2026 Teachers are the Magic Behind Camps BY Renee Ford Teachers are often called the unsung heroes of our communities—but at Bright Lights, we sing their praises every chance we get. They’re the magic behind our camps and the reason each...
• May 1, 2026 Give to Lincoln Day, Give to Bright Lights BY Megan Ockander As we gear up for Give to Lincoln Day 2026, we invite you to join us in supporting Bright Lights during this special milestone year—our 40th summer of camps!...
• April 28, 2026 Camps Open for K-2 Summer Fun BY Renee Ford If you're like me, a recommendation from a friend can greatly influence your decision to buy/participate/check something out. So it’s no surprise this same word-of-mouth is often what leads...