The Gainesville Sun Editorial Board Quality summer programs are more important than ever for K-12 students and their families. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted children’s schooling by closing classrooms last spring and keeping some students learning remotely even today. Students who are already struggling face the prospect of falling even further behind after classes end for the summer. “Kids are not only suffering academically, but they’re also suffering on the social and emotional level from being isolated,” said Colin Murphy, executive director of the Children’s Trust of Alachua County. Camps and other summer programs provide the opportunity for students to learn, interact socially and participate in sports and other enrichment activities, but not all families can afford them. Fortunately, the Children’s Trust provides a way to help.