Reply #33: I found this..

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U.S. Education Secretary supports longer school days

By Kristen A. Graham

INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan wants Philadelphia's schoolchildren - and those around the country - to have longer school days and shorter summer breaks.

"Six hours a day just doesn't cut it," said Duncan, who comes to town tomorrow to tour two city schools and meet with local education officials. "Our school calendar's based on a 19th century agrarian economy. I'm sure there weren't too many kids in Philadelphia working in their parents' fields this summer."

The message is in keeping with one given this year by President Obama, who told reporters that in order to remain competitive, U.S. children should spend more time in school.

"We're desperately short on time," Duncan said today. "Children in India and China are going to school much more than our students are."
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20090928_U_S__Education_Secretary_supports_longer_school_days.html

You could write to the http://www.whitehouse.gov and let them know about your feelings on Summer Camps.