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In the heart of the Salinas Valley, there’s an arts and cultural enrichment center called Sol Treasures. Every summer, they host a children's art camp to inspire kids of South Monterey County to learn and grow in the world of art.
KCBX's Benjamin Purper reports. South Monterey County art center Sol Treasures is putting on a summer camp this year themed around Japanese culture. Staff say their goal is to mold kids into “samurais of peace” to create a positive impact in their King City community. Sol Treasures was formed in 2008 by three people in King City. One of the founders, Barbara Pekema, told KCBX News they formed the arts organization to fill a gap in extracurricular programs in the community. “This community didn’t have anything like an arts center," Pekema said. "And so the three of us just got togethe...