Community Partnership of the Ozarks’ Kindergarten Camp will continue with funding from Springfield’s banking community as well as several private donors.
The program was in jeopardy due to lack of funds—it was previously funded through federal and community grants that expired this year.
Kindergarten Camp is a week-long experience for children before they enter kindergarten. According to Community Partnership, often, the kids who attend have had no other out-of-home experiences such as child care or preschool and aren’t adequately prepared for their first day of school.