Tampa Bay Boys and Girls Clubs get financial boost for summer camps

• The camps offer kids a fun, safe place while out of school, as well as much-needed relief for working parents over the summer.

Zoom in: The summer camps operate from June 9 to Aug. 1, Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 6pm. None have received prior support from the Children's Board.

• The funds support nine camps in Belmont, Brandon, Dover, East Lake-Orient Park, Tampa, Riverview, Temple Terrace, West Plant City and Wimauma.

What they're saying: "Summer can be a challenging time for families," Rebecca Bacon, a member of the Children's Board, told WTSP. "It's really important to provide safe and enriching opportunities for kids."

• "This is really important for families that might not have the financial resources to afford camp," she added. "Without it, many children might be at home with limited opportunities to learn and grow."

You can find more information about the camps here.