Pinetown Community Impacts Community Impacts Community member reported fewer fights among the youth during the summer vacation. Youth were more polite and respectful after their 'involvement in summer camp.
Youth report liking to have someplace to go and activities to do.
Youth report using the Internet to help them to do class reports and projects. . Youth produced newsletters on the computer to keep parents and community informed of their activities. For many youth this summer was the first time they had a garden and raised flowers and fresh produce. Youth learned responsibility by having to carry water to the garden during the summer and keeping the facility clean. Parent nights have been successful with parent participating more than once.