Pursuing a Goal To Provide Low Income Dallas Children With More Access to Summer Learning Opportunities
Our vision is to provide families in under-served areas of Dallas with high-quality summer learning opportunites for their children in order to minimize summer learning loss while increasing academic, social, and leadership skills.
At least 14 million children are unable to access Summer learning programs nationwide each year according to the Afterschool Alliance.
Academic achievement: Summer learning programs can help prevent the “summer slide,” which is the tendency for students to lose some of the academic skills and knowledge they gained during the school year. This can be particularly beneficial for low income children, who may not have access to the same resources and enrichment opportunities as their more affluent peers during the summer months.
Social-emotional skills: Summer learning programs can provide a supportive and structured environment in which children can develop important social-emotional skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Health and wellness: Summer learning programs can also promote physical activity and healthy habits, as well as provide access to nutritious meals.
Parental involvement: Summer learning programs can provide an opportunity for parents to be more involved in their children’s education, which can be beneficial for both the children and the parents.
Career readiness: Summer learning programs can expose low income children to a variety of careers and help them develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the workforce.
