When school is out in Appalachia, whether it is because of summer vacation or whether it is simply the end of a day; dismissal often leaves kids across the country stranded without positive mentors or after school snacks, and many times it means the end of student enrichment. Providing kids with the opportunity to attend summer camp, or get after-school homework help in a safe environment enables kids to grow and learn no matter what time of year or day it is.

AHA and our loyal donors were able to send over 1000 kids to camp in 2008 and expect to help even more kids have a fun and enriching summer in 2009!