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• 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...
• March 18, 2025 Summer Learning Through Music Bright Lights is known for offering a diverse range of topics and experiences through more than 100 summer camps. But we wouldn’t be able to provide such a wide...
• March 11, 2025 Snag a Camp Assistant Position! BY Jodi Fuson No more waiting-- The Camp Assistant volunteer application is now open! More good news! On the application, volunteers can list their top three picks for camps they would like to...
• February 4, 2025 New Camps Offer Something for Everyone BY Renee Ford It’s almost summer! Well, okay, it’s still four months away, but here at Bright Lights we’re blowing up our beach balls and getting out the sunscreen because it’s time...
• January 13, 2025 It all started when… BY Kasey Dils Guest post from Bright Lights board member Kasey Dils, sharing his journey since being encouraged to take one Bright Lights summer camp.I have spent more summers with Bright Lights...