In this segment of 2 Plus You Nevada, host Sarah Johns welcomes Valieria Koss and Kelly Burrows from RennerVation Foundation to discuss the organization’s summer camps designed specifically for foster youth and teens across Nevada.

During Foster Care Awareness Month, the conversation highlights the challenges many children in the foster care system face — and how summer camps, mentorship, educational experiences, and community support can help foster youth feel safe, empowered, and hopeful about their futures.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

🏕️ RennerVation Foundation Summer Camps for Foster Youth

• Summer camps designed specifically for foster youth and teens

• Programs focused on mental health support, community, and belonging

• Giving children the opportunity to simply enjoy being kids

💙 Challenges Facing Nevada Foster Youth

• Nevada continues facing a shortage of foster homes statewide

• Many foster youth experience displacement and school changes

• Importance of stable support systems and community involvement

🎒 How Camp Sponsorships Change Lives

• $1,400 sponsors a camper for an entire week-long experience

• Camps provide clothing, backpacks, sleeping bags, hygiene supplies, and essentials

• Goal is to remove financial and emotional barriers for youth attending camp

🚣 Camp Activities & Outdoor Adventures

• Kayaking, ropes courses, archery, balloon rides, and lake activities

• Community partners creating unforgettable experiences for campers

• Youth camps held in Portola and South Lake Tahoe

🚒 Educational & Career Exploration Programs

• Financial literacy workshops and budgeting education

• Firefighters, law enforcement, and career mentors participating

• Vision boarding and future-planning activities for teens

🌌 Helping Foster Youth Imagine Their Futures

• Programs focused on confidence, career exploration, and life skills

• “She Means Business” and leadership-focused workshops included

• Teens encouraged to dream beyond survival mode and focus on thriving

🤝 How the Community Can Help

• Sponsorships, volunteers, corporate partnerships, and donations needed

• Community support helps expand camp opportunities for Nevada foster youth

• Information available through the RennerVation Foundation website

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