Keeping youth busy and safe Summer program offers something to do
Cynthia Moreno, Vida en el Valle
Published: July 3, 2013
A look at how a summer learning program can change both the summer habits and the outlooks of the kids that participate.
Article Excerpt
Most summers, Alejandro Sánchez could be found at home playing computer video games, watching cartoons on TV, or going for a swim with his neighborhood friends. But, not this summer. He has different plans.
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