Camp Compass
Camp Compass is a free, summer learning program for underserved elementary students of Springfield, Illinois District 186 Public Schools.
Camp Compass is designed to prevent summer learning loss and improve reading and math skills. Its purpose is to reduce the achievement gap and opportunity gaps that exist between low-income students and their higher-income peers. It accomplishes this purpose through a balance of academic and enrichment activities.
Academic
Licensed teachers instruct students in literacy and math.
Small class sizes, differentiated instruction, and licensed teachers are key to stopping summer learning loss and improving core academic skills.
Enrichment
Campers participate in enrichment activities.
Through these activities, kids find hidden talents, develop skills, and have memorable summer experiences they might not otherwise have.
2024 by the numbers…
- 2024 Camp – June 13 – July 19
- 924 Campers between kindergarten and fifth grade from all 22 Springfield Public Schools – District 186 Elementary Schools.
- 37,824 Hours of academic instruction in math and literacy by certified teachers
- 7 Sites : Addams | Black Hawk | Dubois | Enos | Harvard Park | Owen Marsh | Matheny-Withrow | Ridgely
- 44 Community Partners teaching the kids about art, positive thinking, astronomy, finances, exotic animals, STEM, etc.
- 11 Field Trips including bowling, rollerskating, swimming, BounceTag, Gymnastics Zone, Springfield Clinic Pediatrics, and Memorial Wellness Center
- 449 SEL Lessons taught weekly to the kids by incredible camp counselors using the “Leader in Me” social-emotional learning curriculum.
- 45,814 Meals provided to the kids, including daily breakfast and lunch and the weekly Backpack Feeding Program for the weekends.
- 855+ Volunteer Hours generously contributed by 35 people who had a wonderful influence on each and every child.
