College access is about more than earning an acceptance letter. Through Birmingham Merit Scholars, students build the knowledge, skills, relationships, and confidence to make informed decisions about college, careers, and what comes next.

Kenyatta Congress has experienced CAMP from nearly every angle: Birmingham Summer Institute, Alabama Virtual Institute, ACT Prep, and now program management. Across every program, she found the same thing: students are supported, valued, and encouraged to see what is possible.

Implementing creativity in lessons doesn’t have to look like chaos. Creativity and structure can work together to help enhance activities in any after-school program. There are easy ways to build that after-school program structure, which range from organizing supplies to creating a calm, purposeful space where students can take creative risks.