Camp Rise: Employ Milwaukee launches new summer youth program

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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.

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.