When I was a kid...I did go to a few events after schools...especially in the summer. I also went to basketball camps all the time. The adults that were at these camps were there to make sure everyone was being safe, but also teaching us and giving us lessons/advice. The McKamey and Restler piece did resonate with me in a way. I wouldn't say I went to camps that were more education based but I will still around adults who would share life experiences with us and helped us if we needed. I know that it was helpful for my parents when I was in some of these camps, that way they were able to go to work, and get things done that they might of not been able to when I was with them. My parents would come pick me up from camp and always ask how my day was and if I had fun.
I found this article that I connected to the reading. https://wallacefoundation.org/resource/article/why-do-afterschool-systems-matter
I felt that this article related to the reading because it talks about the importance of after school programs and how it helps kids with skills like communication, problem solving, and even data has shown that it has improved their grades as well.
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