Hope Solutions has been entertaining kids throughout the summer with our annual tradition—Camp Hope. Each summer we recruit our supporters to contribute their unique talents to our Youth Enrichment Programs. This collaborative effort culminates in four immersive weeks of summer camps that leave lasting memories in the hearts of all involved.
This year, Camp Hope stretched across three sites: Los Medanos Village in Pittsburg, Lakeside Apartments in Concord, and the Garden Park Apartments in Pleasant Hill. Our amazing volunteers shared art, dancing, baking and cooking skills. We also had volunteers join us to talk about their careers as first responders, dentists, and store owners.
For the first time since the Pandemic, the children also had the chance to visit outside their locations with a visit to the Oakland Zoo and Rakestraw Books. The joy that echoed through those experiences reverberated far beyond their immediate moments, symbolizing a return to the cherished normalcy of connection and exploration.
