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• 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...
• April 21, 2026 Star City Leaders By Dylan Kitchen, Director of Programming and Youth Engagement, Leadership Lincoln Star City Leaders (Camp #142) is a new Bright Lights camp designed to help 6th-8th graders explore leadership by...
• April 14, 2026 Rewarding Summer Volunteer Opportunity BY Jodi Fuson With National Volunteer Month here, we want to let our Camp Assistants know how much we appreciate them!This group of nearly 130 volunteers is crucial to providing support to our Bright Lights teachers...
• April 7, 2026 Safety Adds to Summer Fun At Bright Lights, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s the foundation of everything we do. We want every student and teacher to fully enjoy hands-on learning and summer fun in an environment that feels...