End-of-Year Giving

by Megan Ockander

As we wrap up another incredible year at Bright Lights, we’re reflecting with gratitude on the thousands of students who stepped into our classrooms ready to explore, create, experiment and discover. From coding their first game to launching hand-built rockets, students across Lincoln dug into hands-on STEAM learning that builds confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. 

This work is only possible because of generous supporters like you. 

Your Year-End Gift Matters 

When you give to Bright Lights, you help ensure every child—regardless of background—has access to high-quality, hands-on summer learning experiences. Donations provide: 

  • Scholarships for students who otherwise could not attend 
  • Updated materials, technology and curriculum 
  • Teacher trainings, salaries and support 

Every gift, no matter the size, directly fuels impactful learning for students in our community. Give now at Brightlights.org/support.

As we close out the year and look ahead, we’re excited to celebrate a major milestone—Bright Lights’ 40th summer in 2026. For four decades, our camps have inspired curiosity, built confidence and opened doors for thousands of young learners across our community. 

Your year-end gift helps ensure that this milestone summer is our brightest yet. With your support, we can expand access, develop new camp experiences and continue delivering the hands-on STEAM learning that has defined Bright Lights for 40 summers. 

Give today and help us honor our history, elevate our present and ignite the next 40 summers of imagination and discovery.