As school resumes, the memories of summer fade. However, summer learning is vital to our children's development. Camps keep them engaged in learning during a time when they are at risk of falling behind writes ARF President and CEO Jaime Garcia.

This event is organized by the National Summer Learning Association and gathers the brightest minds in education from all over the country to focus on summer learning.

Though the story began several years earlier, it was during our 2022 Gala that a remarkable new chapter unfolded. Stepping onto the stage as the chairs of our signature fundraising event were Leon and Tiffany Chen, the founders of Tiff's Treats. Our guests cheered, and the bluegrass sounds of Dolly Parton's "Sugar Hill" filled the room. Little did anyone realize that this was the moment when an already exceptional partnership would climb to even greater heights.

Proceeds from the evening to benefit ARF’s efforts to bring real opportunities to kids and families when school is out.

Social and emotional learning curriculum helps youth process emotions through 16 lessons.

Last year, the nonprofit supported over 81,000 high-quality learning opportunities for Austin youth