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• 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...
• February 28, 2023 Quick Registration Rundown You know that registration for our Summer 2023 camps opens Saturday, March 4 at 8 am at BrightLights.org. But what else should you know before you log on? Here are...
• February 14, 2023 We Love Bright Lights! BY Lindsey Walsh “Love.” This one seemingly simple word can evoke and mean so much. People love to hear it. And we love to share it. (Have you seen the post on...
• January 31, 2023 Our gift to you: New camps! BY Renee Ford Gift giving is tricky. On one hand, you want to get the recipient something he or she will love and be excited to receive. On the other, sometimes getting...
• January 24, 2023 Let the Match-Making Begin!  BY Jodi Fuson I was launched into match-making mode last week when I received an email from a mom wanting to sign her 11th-grade, engineering-driven son up to be a Bright Lights...
• January 10, 2023 Include Bright Lights when Planning Summer Schedule BY Renee Ford As the calendar turns to January, we know many families begin scheduling summer activities, whether that be vacations, sports camps or just weekly care for their school-age child. Bright Lights...
• December 20, 2022 Shared Experiences Create Joy BY Renee Ford Our excitement for the holiday season changes as we get older. As a child, I anticipated a visit from Santa and gifts under the tree. As a teenager, I...