Huntsville Inner City Learningcenter Inc

The center held three different summer camps during summer 2024. The camps were staffed by certified teachers, volunteers, and interns. Each program combined academic enrichment, bible study, physical fitness, and hands-on activities to strengthen both academic and personal growth. Students attended camp for an average of 176 hours, receiving two meals and snacks daily. Dive-in camp (k-2nd grade): twenty-eight students participated in an intensive reading camp focused on strengthening literacy and foundational math skills. Certified teachers and volunteers administered the words their way assessment at the beginning and end of the program, with every student demonstrating improvement. Students also participated in bible lessons, enrichment activities, and weekly educational field trips, including visits to local libraries, nature preserves, and a museum of industry. Special guests from the rise raptor project, inc. Taught lessons on birds of prey and environmental stewardship. Christian summer camp (3rd-5th grade): thirty-four students engaged in a fast-paced program that included daily bible study, academic enrichment in math and reading, physical fitness training, and arts and crafts. Students benefited from swimming lessons, sports instructions, and recreational games. Major highlights included a trip to panama city beach, weekly field trips to local parks, and a pool party and stable visit at a supporter's home. Growth camp (6th-9th grade): twenty-nine students participated in a program designed to help middle and early high school students retain academic skills, build emotional intelligence, and strengthen social skills. In addition to daily bible lessons, instructors led sessions on time management, communication skills, and career planning. Students also engaged in physical fitness and nutrition lessons. Highlights included a day trip to graham farm and nature center, ziplining and ropes activities at the vision camp and retreat center, and a series of guest presentations from community leaders.

Family support and services in addition to academic programming, the center provided significant support to families in 2024. Families received: 183 pantry bags with household and personal items 42 backpacks with school supplies (donated by highlands) 32 winter coats 102 easter bags of blessings 102 thanksgiving bags of blessings christmas support for 90 children across 52 families (including 17 children from former hlc families) the center also provided families with gift cards, utility assistance, and large household items such as washers, dryers, sofas, tvs, bunk beds, cribs, and mattresses. The large household items are donated to the families through the family development coordinator when she learns of a need. One impactful story is that of an hlc mother and her children, who lived in a rat-infested home where their furniture and appliances had been destroyed. The center helped secure rat traps, advocated with the landlord for repairs, and provided donations of furniture, cribs, and food to restore stability for the family.