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Each age group put on a different skit for the audience.
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Teddy Ballard led the invocation.
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Roderick Jackson welcomed guests.
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Some students put on a puppet show.
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Students of the program showed off their new skills with songs and skits.
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Isaiah Collins.
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Unity in the Community was presented with a plaque for its support.
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Lazydays Employee Foundation was presented with a plaque for its support.
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Steve Hurley, of Stingray Chevrolet, was presented with a plaque for his support.
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Wachovia Sherman gave out awards to students.
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Jaylen Lamar was named one of the program’s outstanding readers.
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La’Rel Horton was named one of the program’s most improved readers.
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Victor Soto was named one of the program’s most improved readers.
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Students signed a birthday banner for program coordinator Sharon Moody, who celebrated her birthday Thursday, Aug. 4.
Students in the Lots of Hugs Summer Reading Program showed off their new skills Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church.
Program Organizer Sharon Moody started Lots of Hugs six years ago after seeing Plant City kids playing on the street during the summer. She wanted them to have a safe place to go and learn during the day. The camp is focused on reading and writing skills, and works to prevent the “summer slide” that many students face when out of school.
The camp received support from the LazyDays Employee Foundation, Stingray Chevrolet, Unity in the Community, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County and more. Sponsors and students’ family members came out to enjoy the end of summer show.
Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
