K-Camp
We believe every child should be ready for kindergarten. However, we know that many children in Southwestern Indiana are starting school already behind their peers. K-Camp is a collaboration between the United Way, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, and the Warrick County School Corporation to help children who have never attended preschool or need more time in a preschool setting, prepare for kindergarten in the fall. K-Camp is FREE for all participants, but an application is required.
Last year, 100% of students who attended K-Camp displayed improvement on post-assessment reading skills.
Learn about Brandon and how K-Camp helped him prepare for kindergarten.
To enroll your child in K-Camp, please click here.
K-Camp 2020
K-Camp will look a little different this year. K-Camp will run June 1st – 26th. Because of Covid-19 we had to rethink how K-Camp is conducted. K-Camp 2020 this year will be held over a ZOOM call instead of face to face. If you have any questions please contact Caitlyn Legler at clegler@unitedwayswi.org.
K-Camp Volunteers
Volunteers are important to our K-Camp program by assisting teachers prepare children with little to no preschool experience for their new roles as kindergartners. During the four-week program, children will adjust to a classroom setting, practice following directions and rules, practice skills such as recognizing shapes, letters, counting and writing their names. Training for K-Camp volunteers is provided.
- Volunteers Needed: Classroom Assistants
- Time Commitment: Weekday mornings, varies based on volunteer availability
- Must complete EVSC Volunteer Form and an FBI Criminal History Background Check
To volunteer as a classroom assistant, contact Katie Sutton at 812-421-2055 or sign up here.
In addition to K-Camp, United Way of Southwestern Indiana provided support and invested $512,031 to fund 8 programs and services that focused on education in our community last year.