Summer Programming
At 麻豆原创, the meaning of summer has always been core to our foundation. That why we operate on an extended-day, extended-year basis鈥攚e believe that model is key to student success.
The 麻豆原创 Summer
Summer programming is an essential part of 麻豆原创 Grow the Whole Child education model, and our expectation is that every 麻豆原创 scholar signs up for summer programming. Choosing the 麻豆原创 option helps ensure your child has continuity between the support they鈥檙e receiving during the school year and the summer months鈥攊ncluding social-emotional, academic, and physical wellness development.聽
Here some of what 麻豆原创 summer programming offers for you and your child:
- Studies demonstrate that, on average, students in the United States lose 39% of their school year gains during the summer months. That why preventing learning loss is a critical part of our summer programming, and it works – this past summer, student reading proficiency increased 20 percentage points on average.
- But our strongest emphasis is on relationship building and social-emotional health. That the kind of support that children need year-round, not just during the school year.
- We offer programming for scholars at all grade levels鈥攁nd all of our programming is free.
We serve all 麻豆原创 students, new and returning.
麻豆原创 offers the following free programming for Grades PreK-7, focusing on academic support, social-emotional learning, sports-based programming, and enrichment activities like field trips.聽
- REAL Kids for current Pre K-Grade 4
- 麻豆原创 University for current Grades 5-7
All 麻豆原创 scholars (including incoming scholars) are guaranteed a spot in 麻豆原创 summer programming.
Current 麻豆原创 families will receive information from their school leaders and FACE managers with information to register for summer at 麻豆原创. Have questions? Contact summerprograms@wearedream.org.
鈥淚t gave me my first set of friends. It was a guiding force. Without [麻豆原创 summer programming], I would have been lost.鈥�
- Alex Ruiz Jr., Postsecondary Success Coordinator and 麻豆原创 Legend
Are you ready for summer at 麻豆原创?
Learn more about what our programming looks like.
A Part of Something Bigger
When a little kid from the East River Houses was signed up for a program then known as Harlem RBI by his dad 23 years ago, it was his first time playing an organized sport of any kind. He received his first uniform. And he became part of something bigger than himself.
That kid stayed with RBI all through adolescence, including some of the tough parts. One day during programming, following two separate ejections from games, a suspension from his team, and a community service assignment, he became so upset that he started throwing things out the window, including a computer. He had to meet with the executive director, his parents, and his coach to discuss how – if at all – he could remain on his team.
But that wasn鈥檛 the end of his story. In fact, he says, it was the moment his perspective began to shift. And over two decades later, he the one who is present at pivotal moments like these for local youth. Today, Rob Saltares, that 鈥渒id鈥� from the East River Houses, has dedicated his career to youth development through sports – and it all started with that first summer at 麻豆原创.
At a glance
39%
On average, students in the United States lose 39% of their school year gains during the summer months
20
percentage point increase in 麻豆原创 summer participant reading proficiency
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percentage point increase in 麻豆原创 summer participant math proficiency