Donate now to give a child in need their best summer ever

Ahhh, the joys of summer as a kid: playing outside, hanging out at the pool and catching the newest summer blockbusters are a few favorite pastimes.

But not every child gets to take advantage of these joys. Many aren’t even certain when their next meal will be, let alone have access to enriching summer programs.

Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley offers a variety of summer programs, including those that can help children avoid “brain drain.”

Brain drain is what happens when kids forget what they learned during the school year.

According to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, “Typically, two months of reading skills are lost over the summer and more than two and half months of math skills are lost.”

Summer programs offered by Boys & Girls Clubs are supported by donations from the community. You can help a child who needs it most by donating online.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley knows that kids should be having fun, too! Whether it’s spending time outside hiking or an afternoon at the museum, children benefit from an active learning environment geared to supporting their future success.

With your help, children in the Tennessee Valley can look forward to hot meals, nutritious snacks and a summer they may never forget.

Original story online at WVLT.