Help 75 Students Become Earth Keepers

Laughter and happy screams, pitter patter of bare feet on pavement, then the kick up of dirt and giggle as toes hit and wiggle in mud.  A smile spreads across my face. Then I hear, “Miss Karen! Miss Karen!” I turn to see Cohen, one of our kids from our after school program, in our summer camp. He runs towards me and hugs my knees. Each morning Cohen greets me with such enthusiasm, so excited to be at camp. Three others then jump up, all from our Carrboro Elementary after school bunch. “ We are having so much fun, we love playing in the woods and making fires!” You support has impacted these kids during after school so much that they wanted to build upon their nature knowledge and time in the woods with us through the summer.  The joy on their faces and in their voices show how much they love to be outside, having a great time immersed in the outdoors.  Thanks for helping us succeed!

In anticipation of the school year, II get a call from a teacher at Southwest Elementary school. She has heard from several parents about  this Earthkeepers after school program, and how their kids loved it, how it helped them grow. The teacher calls to find out about it, wants to figure out a way to work out bringing it to her classroom during the regular school hours once a month. 

At the end of the week, Cohen lets me know that it is the last week he is here for the summer. “Bye, Ms. Karen! See you at school!” II wave and tell him I cannot wait. We are SO close to meeting our goal for this project! Help us reach our target. The funding you have provided has impacted so many more that we even realize, from students to the parents. Their happiness is contagious, curiosity inspiring, and all motivate me to continue bringing this program to old schools and new. None of this would have been possible without your support and belief. Thank you!!

We will check in once school starts!

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