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• October 18, 2023 Ignite. Inspire. Engage BY Megan Ockander Bright Lights is not just any summer camp; it's a hub of learning, inspiration and personal growth. Our camps go beyond traditional education, focusing on a hands-on approach to...
• September 12, 2023 Announcing: 2024 Camp Dates! Drumroll, please! We couldn’t be happier to share with you our camp dates for Summer 2024!  Week 1: June 3-7  Week 2: June 10-14 (Note: This will also be our International Week!)  Week...
• September 1, 2023 Let’s Celebrate BY Renee Ford We flip the calendar to fall, and in doing so, reflect on our 37th summer of offering nearly 100 hands-on camps to over 1,000 students in grades K-8. Highlights...
• May 16, 2023 Book Fair 2023: Online + In Person! Whether it’s an impossible quest, exploring the deepest depths of the ocean, or climbing Mt. Everest, you can always find the best adventures within the pages of a book....
• May 2, 2023 Teachers are Difference Makers at Bright Lights BY Renee Ford This week marks National Teacher Appreciation Week. As a former teacher, I recall receiving flowers, gift cards and cute poems from students and their families, expressing appreciation for the...
• April 16, 2023 Safety Adds to Summer Fun Safety is always a top priority at Bright Lights summer camps. We believe students and teachers should enjoy engaging learning opportunities in a safe and secure environment, and we...
• April 4, 2023 Teens Share Camp Assistant Benefits BY Jodi Fuson As an eighth-grader, Maren Steinke’s mom encouraged her to apply to be a Bright Lights Camp Assistant. But the Lincoln Southeast sophomore hasn’t needed any prompting since.  “I was more...
• March 22, 2023 From Student to Board Member We love hearing from former Bright Lights students. Especially if they have gone on to become one of our board members! Here's what current board member Derek Kay shared...
• March 9, 2023 Get the Experience BY Jodi Fuson Nothing teaches better than experience. And nothing provides students with better experience for future careers than volunteering as a Bright Lights Camp Assistant!  This opportunity is open to students who...
• March 7, 2023 Staff Share Their Favorites We have adults tell us all the time-- “I wish I could take that camp!” Well, we think the same thing. Here are some current favorites from our staff:  Camp...