Facts About Summer Learning Loss - Rochester City School District

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Along with plenty of sunshine (hopefully), summer brings with it plenty of opportunities for young people to take part in fun, structured activities that will keep their minds sharp and their bodies healthy over the summer months. That was the message expressed by local leaders today on the playground of ... expand

Along with plenty of sunshine (hopefully), summer brings with it plenty of opportunities for young people to take part in fun, structured activities that will keep their minds sharp and their bodies healthy over the summer months. That was the message expressed by local leaders today on the playground of Charles T. Lunsford School No. 19 adjacent to the Flint Street Recreation Center. “When the school doors close, our children’s minds don’t have to,” said Superintendent of Schools Jean-Claude Brizard. “With the abundance of opportunities in our city, from science programs to day camps, there’s no reason why our children and teens can’t stay engaged in activities they enjoy that will help them continue to learn and grow.” “It’s our primary concern to keep our kids safe and healthy during the summer months,” Mayor Robert Duffy said. “The City’s recreation centers are the place you want to be –- free breakfast and lunch programs, swimming lessons and a whole host of supervised fun and educational activities in one location.” Also reinforcing the importance of structured summer activities were Board of Education President Malik Evans, Board of Education Vice President Van White, City Department of Recreation & Youth Services Commissioner Charles Reaves, and Center for Youth Executive Director and City Council Member Elaine Spaull.