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• September 23, 2025 Our 2026 Camp Dates are… Can you believe it? Summer 2026 marks our 40th summer of Bright Lights camps! We are so proud to have brought fun, hands-on learning opportunities to the community for...
• September 9, 2025 Summer Short, Bright Lights Memories Shine Long BY Renee Ford As we make our way into September, that feeling of summer slipping by is real. In May, the days and weeks of possibilities stretch lazily out before you, and...
• May 20, 2025 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 13, 2025 Feeling Maycember BY Lindsey Walsh Have you heard of it? Are you feeling it? “Maycember” is a relatively new term used to compare the busy month of May to the busy holiday season of December....
• May 6, 2025 Teachers are Difference Makers at Bright Lights BY Renee Ford There’s no doubt that teachers are among the true unsung heroes of our communities. At Bright Lights, they are the heart of what makes our program exceptional. They design...
• May 5, 2025 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...
• April 29, 2025 Give to Lincoln Day, Give to Bright Lights BY Megan Ockander As we gear up for Give to Lincoln Day 2025, we invite you to join us in supporting Bright Lights. Starting this Thursday, May 1, you can contribute to...
• April 9, 2025 Can’t Imagine Summer Without Bright Lights BY Jodi Fuson Bright Lights is grateful for the more than 100 Camp Assistant volunteers who come alongside our teachers each summer to make the camp experience even more fun.  One of those...
• April 1, 2025 No fooling – We have camps available! BY Renee Ford This is no joke! We still have plenty of spots available in many of our fun, hands-on summer camps for students in grades K-8. Click the links below to...
• March 25, 2025 Get Ready for Star Search! BY Megan Ockander Bright Lights is thrilled to bring back Star Search—the ultimate adventure and fundraiser that guarantees fun for the whole family!  Mark your calendars and rally your team because the...