Dear Editor, After reading the May 28 article about the city doing away with summer children's activities, I had to respond. As clinical director of the Austin Child Guidance Center, I have worked in the St. John's neighborhood for a number of years. Our organization provides mental health services. Also, each summer, we provide a summer camp experience for between 40 and 60 youths in this neighborhood. Unfortunately, each year, funding for these activities has decreased.
This year the city has managed to raise enough money to continue some summer camp activities for 32 St. John's children. Next year, funding for these summer activities will almost certainly be eliminated. Without adequate public support for positive neighborhood children's activities, our children will continue to remain at risk.

MIKE HASTIE
Clinical Director
Austin Child Guidance Center

What is the main point the letter writer is trying to make?

A.
The city can no longer afford to sponsor summer activities for children.
B.
Summer camps for children do not have a positive effect.
C.
Fewer children attend the summer camps each year.
D.
The city should find a way to fund continued summer programs for children.

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