Summer at Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) has officially come to a close. From kindergarteners attending AHC Summer Camp to teens preparing for life after high school, 250 students across AHC communities spent the summer learning new skills, exploring new places, and building connections with their peers.
Explore photos from the summer above, and read more about each program below.
Learning, Exploration, and Fun for Elementary Students
AHC’s Summer Camp serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade across communities in Arlington and one community in Baltimore. This year’s theme was the World Cup, and students spent the summer strengthening literacy and math skills while participating in World Cup-inspired activities and friendly competition.
Field trips included visits to the International Spy Museum, the pool, the YMCA, and the movie theater to see “Moana.” AHC wrapped up another successful summer with a fun-filled Field Day at the park. Campers enjoyed volleyball, soccer, playground time, face painting, snacks, and plenty of games and activities with friends.
Growth, Connection, and New Experiences for Teens
AHC’s Teen Summer Camp serves students in sixth grade through high school, offering opportunities to learn, connect, and grow throughout the summer.
Teen campers spent their summer developing skills through team-building activities, exploring the region through field trips, and connecting with seniors living in AHC communities through volunteer service projects.
To celebrate the end of the program, the group enjoyed a day at Upton Hill Regional Park. AHC teens challenged themselves on the ropes course, cooled off at the pool and splash pad, enjoyed some friendly competition during mini golf, and practiced their swings in the batting cages.
College and Career Preparation for High School Students
Students in grades 10 through 12 spent the summer in AHC’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) Summer Academy building skills in communication, teamwork, creativity, budgeting, and networking.
They learned just how hard it is to give clear enough instructions to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They explored how art can serve as a form of protest and a way to bring communities together. They also practiced asking thoughtful questions and engaging with professionals from different backgrounds, including Amazon employees and AHC President & CEO Paul Bernard.
As students prepare to return to school, AHC is proud to offer programs that support academic growth, encourage new experiences, and help young people build confidence in themselves and their futures.
You can help even more AHC students build the futures they imagine. Give today: https://ahcommunities.org/education.
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Arlington, VA 22201
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Baltimore, MD 21202
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