The Weldon Springs Foundation could not be more thrilled with how the summer of 2021 has gone.

That's according to Stephanie Russell who, on the WHOW Morning Show Tuesday, told Regional Radio her expectations have been completely exceeded as they welcomed students to the schoolhouse and brought in a volunteer educator for the kids at the Clinton YMCA's Camp Osage.

Pattie Kinder has been working with the kids in the all-day Camp Osage program as well as the pre-k students half-day program. She has had a good time being able to connect with the kids and introduce them to nature.

The schoolhouse at Weldon Springs is open this summer for kids to come out and see. Russell says the things in the school are very unique to kids, especially the younger kids who probably have not ever known a classroom with a chalkboard and erasers.

Kinder recently helped the Foundation establish a new Facebook page. You can find it by searching 'Weldon Springs State Park Foundation.' The profile picture is an American flag with 48 stars.