Why Aren’t Black Kids Attending Summer Camp? Unpacking Historical Barriers and Building New Legacies When you think of summer camp, what comes to mind? Roasting s'mores around a fire, midnight giggles in a cabin, or perhaps a sun-soaked canoe trip across a sparkling lake. For many, these are more than just fond childhood memories — they're formative experiences. But if you look around the average overnight summer camp, you might notice a glaring absence: Black youth are notably underrepresent...