Summer camp, classes resume at Charlotte school following fire

CHARLOTTE — Summer camps and activities will resume at Charlotte Preparatory School after being canceled due to a massive fire.

The school is expected to resume its summer camp schedule on Wednesday for two, three, and four-year-olds. Older kids will return next week.

Channel 9′s Gina Esposito caught up with parents, as well as staff about how they are preparing for the fall.

The fire, which occurred on June 26, destroyed the school’s lower building and shut down summer camp for Assa Yankson’s 2-year-old daughter.

“It was honestly unbelievable. It was shocking,” Yankson told Channel 9. “She didn’t miss a beat. She was like ‘Bye Mom!’ So I was thrilled to see that she is back in the rhythm of things and I’m sure she’ll enjoy the rest of summer.”

Charlotte Preparatory School said the classrooms for K through 3rd graders are now gone, which means around 150 students need somewhere to go this fall.

They said the plan is to tear down the building that was destroyed in the fire and replace it with a state-of-the-art facility.

The school said it’s too early to say when this will occur but there is a plan in place for families this fall.

“We’ve ordered and reserved modular units. It’s going to be three units, one with six classrooms, one with two classrooms, and one unit that will just house officers for staff. My office was destroyed in the fire as well so I’ll need somewhere to sit,” Director of Communications George Marshall said.

Marshall said Charlotte Preparatory School has been overwhelmed by the support and donations from the community.

Yankson said she grateful things are moving forward.

“I think as a community we’re beyond the shock and we’re ready to rebuild and build back better as you will,” Yankson said.

Classes at Charlotte Preparatory School resume on Aug.16.

To volunteer or donate to help the school rebuild, click here.

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