Escambia County recently wrapped up another successful year of the Play, Learn, & Grow Summer Camp, with over 400 local youth participating in this fun, educational and recreational program over the summer.
This year’s seven-week summer camp was hosted at four Escambia County community centers, offering a variety of activities including recreational games and sports, arts and crafts, educational instruction, and more. The Play, Learn, & Grow Summer Camp also partners with Feeding the Gulf Coast to provide youth with breakfast, lunch and a snack during camp.
District 3 Commissioner Lumon May, county staff, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, and other community partners joined summer campers for “Fun Day” hosted by Feeding the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, July 15 at the Marie K. Young/Wedgewood Community Center, with fun activities, games, and more throughout the day.
“I was excited to see participation in this year’s summer camp program more than double from last year, which is a testament to the need for programs like this that keep youth in our community engaged and learning all summer long,” District 3 Commissioner Lumon May said…