Stop the summer brain drain

School's out! And many parents are concerned about how to enrich their children's lives over the summer and stop what experts call "the brain drain." According to Dr. Ruth Peters, a contributor to MSNBC, all students experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer.

For local parents, there is an answer to the summer brain drain. The YWCA Child Enrichment Center's (CEC) Summer Camp Program. In addition to the usual summer activities, like swimming, bowling and hiking, the summer campers at CEC enjoy education lectures from guest speakers; field trips to places like Build-A-Bear and The Clay Center; and instruction in language, art and performance. One of the highlights of summer camp is the Kanawha County Library's summer reading program. Each week, the library makes books available to summer campers and they earn rewards for their efforts.

The $85 weekly summer camp fee includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and all activities and field trips. Register your child today and continue his or her enrichment and learning opportunities the YWCA's Child Enrichment Center. Call 340-3560 to enroll or for more information.