When people in Kansas City hear the name LINC, they may think of before and after school care. But as families get ready for the new school year, LINC wants people to know its work does not begin or end with the school bell.

Morning hype get-up-and-dance sessions, math and science that was real and fun, lively and personal writing, a trip to Science City in Union Station and daily motivational spirit all made the month-long camp special.