Sewa International recently concluded its four-week Sewa AmeriCorps Summer Camp 2026, according to a press release from the organization. The program provided approximately 68 K–8 students with an engaging summer learning experience designed to prevent summer learning loss while strengthening critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, and social-emotional skills.

A Curriculum Focused on Academics and Leadership

The four-week camp combined STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, financial literacy, leadership development, civic engagement, and service-learning.

Through hands-on activities, guest speakers, outdoor learning, and collaborative projects, the curriculum aimed to prepare students for success both inside and outside the classroom. Weekly themes included STEM exploration, civic responsibility, financial literacy, and leadership, providing campers with practical opportunities to solve problems, build confidence, and develop a commitment to community service.

Varsha Chauhan, Program Director of Sewa International AmeriCorps in Atlanta, highlighted the vision behind the initiative.

“Our goal was to create an environment where children could continue learning, build confidence, and develop a spirit of service during the summer. Watching our campers grow academically, socially, and personally over four weeks was incredibly rewarding. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, and compassion reflected the true purpose of the program,” Chauhan said.

Showcasing Student Projects and Yoga

The camp concluded with a ceremony featuring student presentations. Demonstrations included science experiments, community-themed skits, and engineering projects such as a solar-powered car, a mechanical hand, and Newton’s Pendulum.

Campers also demonstrated the yoga practice they developed throughout the four-week program.

Community Support and Youth Volunteers

Sewa International recognized the contributions of its Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD) high school volunteers, AmeriCorps members, teachers, and community partners who supported the camp.

Key local collaborators included Georgia Serves, local parks and recreation departments, Happy Helpings, and MealsPro, among other organizations whose efforts helped facilitate the program.

For more information about Sewa International and its education and community service initiatives, visit www.sewausa.org or contact media@sewausa.org.

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