Imagine a world where every child has the chance to thrive, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances. At Camp Canal's summer camps and after-school programs, we are turning this vision into reality. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are committed to providing a nurturing environment for minority students to excel.

To bring our mission to life, we are partnering with local elementary schools. They serve as the primary venues for our camp and after-school programs, reaching students where they are most comfortable and familiar.

The profound impact of my experiences as a tutor and teacher in the minority communities in Marin County, California, has led me to spearhead an initiative addressing the systemic issues hindering the academic success of students, especially in Hispanic and African American communities.

Venturing into high schools with predominantly minority student populations, I witnessed a significant portion of students lagging far behind in English and Math skills, despite being promoted to higher grades.

Drawing from my years as a Camp Director for K-5th graders and as a tutor in various educational settings, I discovered the effectiveness of involving high school and middle school Counselors in Training (CITs) to provide additional tutoring support.

Rather than a 20 or 30 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio, we now achieve something closer to 2 or 3 to 1 – a drastic improvement!

Camp Canal's solution is elegantly simple yet transformative. By concentrating on the crucial early years of PK-5th grade and emphasizing essential subjects like Math and English/Language Arts, we are forging a path for minority students toward college acceptance.

Generous donations, coupled with support from private foundations, have allowed us to eliminate the financial burden for needy families. At Camp Canal, our primary goal is to ensure that minority students have equitable access to college opportunities, leveling the playing field for them.

Stand with us in enhancing the future for these students. With your generous support, we are reshaping the trajectory to college that begins in kindergarten, empowering the next generation for a brighter future. Join us in making education a catalyst for lasting change at Camp Canal. At Camp Canal - The Pathway to College Starts in Kindergarten!