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Decatur youth-services team outlines year-round programs, data tracking and affordable summer camp fees
Summary
DYS staff presented their annual calendar of events and five program categories, said KidsTrack monitors long-term participant progress, and noted Camp Safe Haven costs $25 per week per child; staff estimated 400–500 weekly participants and a back-to-school event serving about 2,500 residents.
Representatives from the city's youth services (DYS) gave an overview of year-round programming and the department's goals at the Decatur City work session.
Johnny Jones (presenter listed on the agenda) described a calendar that includes an MLK celebration with scholarship partnerships, an "Impact Night" that draws roughly 400 youths, Mardi Gras parade participation, spring-break trips, a May start to the summer youth employment program, Camp Safe Haven (about 100 campers), and a back-to-school gym expected to serve about 2,500…
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