Camp Rise: Employ Milwaukee launches new summer youth program
Employ Milwaukee launches new Camp Rise Summer Youth Program
Employ Milwaukee President & CEO Chytania Brown, City of Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and MPS Superintendent Dr. Keith Posley held a joint press conference on Tuesday, June 21 to officially kick off the launch of the new Camp Rise Summer Youth Program.
MILWAUKEE - Employee Milwaukee and community leaders on Tuesday, June 21 officially launched the new "Camp Rise" summer youth program.
Camp Rise is a free summer enrichment program recommended by Voices of the Elders (VOTE) that will provide Milwaukee boys ages 10-15 with tools to become community leaders.
Participants will help beautify Milwaukee through community projects, build leadership and teambuilding skills, explore interests and careers, be mentored by camp leaders and more.
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According to a news release, the seven-week Camp Rise experience is an extension of the "Earn & Learn" summer youth employment program. It is financially supported through Milwaukee Public Schools and federal funding allocated through Gov. Evers’ office.
The participants will receive weekly stipends of up to $200.