Claremont After-School Programs (CLASP) Summer Camp
Through a partnership with Mt. San Antonio Gardens, CLASP offers a two-week summer camp for 24 of our students. Monday through Thursday children participate in fun science, math, language arts, reading, art and music activities, as well as bird watching expeditions, swimming, and lunch with Gardens “buddies”. All of this was initiated by CLASP past president Carole Harter and is organized by Gardens volunteers.
The goal is to help these children maintain their academic skills over the long summer, as they have fun! CLASP is most grateful to having this partnership with Mt. San Antonio Gardens and their 100 plus residents who volunteer. This video shows the children’s enthusiasm for the camp.
Jay Labinger is a Gardens resident, he was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Jay received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College. He attended Harvard University where he earned a Ph.D. He was an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Notre Dame. His career has included positions with Occidental Research Corporation & Atlantic Richfield. He is the Administrator of Beckman Institute at the California Institute of Technology as well as a Faculty Associate in the Chemistry Department. He enjoys reading, playing the piano, tennis and traveling. He has published books on the history of chemistry, sociology of science and literature & science. Here at the Gardens, Jay is part of the Conservation & Sustainability Committee the Green Fund as well as many other groups through the Gardens Club.
Jane Hurd is a Gardens resident, she was born & raised in a small town in Arkansas. After she received her BA from the University of Arkansas she moved to California and taught seventh grade English in Porterville CA. After two years she moved to Los Angeles and worked for the Department of Health Services and pursued a master’s degree in public administration from USC. She served as CEO for two Los Angeles area hospitals. She continues to consult as an executive coach for CEOs of healthcare companies. She has served on several boards including Mutual of America Insurance Company, YMCA of Metropolitan LA, LA Visiting Nurses Association and Inland Empire Girl Scouts. Jane is an award-winning author and plays several musical instruments. Here at the Gardens, Jane is part of the newly formed Bequest Committee, as well as many other groups through the Gardens Club.
