Summer Enrichment Program

The Problem:
Students lose 2-3 months of academic progress during summer break. Low-income students lose even more. By fifth grade, summer learning loss accounts for two-thirds of the achievement gap.
In Atlanta, where 58% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, summer also means:
∙ Food insecurity (school meals disappear)
∙ Safety concerns (unsupervised time increases risk)
∙ No access to enrichment activities
∙ Widening achievement gaps that compound year after year
Our Solution:
A 6-8 week intensive summer program combining academic tutoring with creative arts workshops. We keep students learning, fed, safe, and engaged all summer long.
What Students Get:
Morning (Academic Focus):
∙ Reading and literacy instruction
∙ Math tutoring and enrichment
∙ Small group support
∙ Progress tracking
Afternoon (Creative Workshops):
∙ Music production
∙ Digital media and technology
∙ Visual arts
∙ Performance and STEM activities
Plus:
∙ Daily breakfast and hot lunch
∙ Weekly field trips
∙ End-of-summer showcase
∙ Safe, structured environment
Impact
∙ 25 students served
∙ Prevent summer learning loss
∙ Address food insecurity
∙ Build confidence through creative expression
∙ Students return to school ready to succeed
Measurable Goals:
∙ 100% of students maintain or improve reading levels
∙ 90%+ attendance
∙ Students ready for next grade level