Huntsville Learning Center

Recess was especially joyful today. 💚

There was running, chasing, laughing, pretending, and plenty of sweet moments between friends. Our campers had the best time just being together.

Sometimes the simplest parts of the day are the ones that feel the most special.

Lunch was a hit today with our 3rd–5th grade campers!

A huge thank you to our friends at Church of the Highlands in Huntsville for sponsoring such a delicious meal. Our campers loved it, and we are so grateful for the way you continue to show up for our community.

We’re also thankful for the everyday moments that happen around the table, like good conversations, new connections, and interns who take the time to sit with our campers, listen to them, laugh with them, and truly get to know them.

These are the moments that make Summer Camp so special. 💚

Thank you, Church Of The Highlands!

What a full and joyful second week of Summer Camp at HLC! 💚

Our campers kept learning, moving, creating, exploring, and spending time with so many wonderful people who helped make the week special.

Some highlights from Week Two:

🏊 Swim lessons at the Huntsville Aquatics Center
📚 Reading time, math instruction, Bible study, art, and painting
🚌 A field trip to the library
💃 Dance class with Element Huntsville
🐴 A special visit with Zorro the Reading Horse from Heart to Heart Pet Partners
🍅 Time in the garden
🎓 A middle school field trip to Drake State Community & Technical College, where campers learned about dual enrollment opportunities
🔬 A field trip to the Cook Museum of Natural Science
💚 Time with visiting friends from Lakewood Church of Christ
🍎 Healthy lunches, snacks, and a special fresh fruit treat made by April Briggs
☀️ Plenty of outside play, sunshine, and time together

Weeks like this are such a beautiful picture of what Summer Camp at HLC is all about: helping campers discover new places, build confidence, grow in faith, and feel supported by caring adults, volunteers, and friends.

Thank you to every donor, volunteer, partner, and friend who helped make Week Two possible. Your support is showing up in full, joyful, practical ways every single day. 💚

Huntsville Swim Association
State Bruneliho
Cook Museum of Natural Science
elementhuntsville
Lakewood Church of Christ
Heart to Heart Pet Partners
HMCPL

We would like to acknowledge Bryant Bank for their continued partnership with Huntsville Learning Center.

As the first organization to step forward as a Community Advocate Sponsor of the 2026 HLC Annual Fundraiser Dinner, Bryant Bank is helping power one of the most meaningful nights of the year — an evening dedicated to storytelling, philanthropy, and community impact.
 
This partnership reflects a shared milestone: last year, both Bryant Bank and HLC celebrated 20 years of service to our community, and that momentum continues to grow.
 
Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of HLC’s mission; secure your table today!
 
📆 October 22, 2026
⏰ 6 PM
📍Burritt on the Mountain
🎟️ Only 17 tables remain
📧 Secure yours today: [email protected]

Our youngest Summer Campers had the best time visiting North Huntsville Public Library this week!

As part of Huntsville-Madison County Public Library’s summer theme, “Unearth a Story,” our campers had time to explore the shelves, look through books, and enjoy a fun story time featuring No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou by Rhonda Gowler Greene.

After discovering new stories inside the library, they headed outside for some playground time, which made the day even sweeter.

Thank you to our friends at North Huntsville Public Library for welcoming our campers. We are so grateful for community spaces that encourage us to keep learning all summer long! 💚

Rhonda Gowler Greene
HMCPL

This week, HLC campers had a wonderful field trip to the Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur!

From hands-on exhibits to up-close opportunities to explore the natural world, it was a fun-filled day of discovery, curiosity, and learning. We’re grateful for places like the Cook Museum that make science feel exciting, interactive, and full of wonder. 💚

Cook Museum of Natural Science

This summer, Mrs. Renee has felt especially called to create intentional time with the K-2 girls during Bible Study for conversations and lessons centered on their identity in Christ as daughters in His Kingdom. These truths are beautiful and unique to the experiences and challenges they face as young women. It has been a meaningful part of the summer, creating space for encouragement, discipleship, and reminding these girls whose they are, who God says they are, and the incredible purpose they carry as beloved daughters of the King.

Scenes from the garden. 🪏🫜💚

This week, our middle school campers spent the day exploring future pathways at Drake State Community & Technical College!

During their visit, campers toured several hands-on program areas, including Cosmetology, Barbering, Automotive Service, and Welding. They also learned more about dual enrollment opportunities available to high school students, giving them a glimpse of how they can begin preparing now for what comes next.

A special thank you to Kimberly Collier, College Recruiter, and the Drake State student ambassadors for welcoming our campers, leading tours, and helping our middle schoolers imagine new possibilities for their futures. 💚