Genesis hosts bicycle, photography camps

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) – Genesis: Pathways to Success has completed two Summer of STREAM camps that provided hands-on experiences for middle schoolers. 

The Kids Building Bikes Camp was held at Franklin County and provided students with the unique opportunity to assemble their own bicycles while learning mechanical aptitude, bicycle maintenance, and engineering concepts. 

“Throughout the week, campers installed wheels, pedals, brake systems, water bottle holders, and other key components while exploring topics such as torque, gear ratios, and bicycle mechanics,” Genesis: Pathways to Success said. 

The program was made possible through a financial partnership with the Baxter International Foundation and Nine13sports. 

Genesis: Pathways to Success also hosted Photography in Nature camp. 

The camp allowed students to develop both technical and artistic photography skills. Campers immersed themselves in the outdoors by hiking at Versailles State Park and visiting Capability Farm, where they explored and photographed more than 250 acres of preserved natural landscape. 

Campers not only learned photography but also photo editing. They also got to hear about the mission and impact of the Carson Hughes Foundation.

“Mandy Hughes, Carson's mother, spent time with the students sharing stories about Carson's life, his love for the outdoors, and the importance of slowing down to appreciate the beauty of the natural world,” stated Genesis: Pathways to Success.

Genesis added, “A special thank you to Youth to Yellowstone for generously lending cameras and supporting the camp experience, giving students hands-on access to professional equipment. We want to thank Brush and Pallet Frame Shop for their in-kind donation by mounting all the pictures our young photographers captured.”

If you would like to learn more about Genesis: Pathways to Success or have questions regarding summer programming, please visit www.genesisp2s.org.