SUMMER LEARNING ACADEMY
CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
The Summer Learning Academy is a free summer program designed to engage and empower students through a blend of academic enrichment, socio-emotional learning, and basketball-based athletic development. Youth experience a structured yet fun environment that includes project-based learning, competitive sports, field trips, and leadership development.
Working with active Boston Public School teachers and staff, students receive hands-on guidance, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities aimed at closing the opportunity gap and combating summer learning loss.
Our greatest impact comes from the year-round engagement our staff members have with participants, whether through direct instruction, extracurricular activities, or school involvement. This consistent connection allows us to build deeper relationships, enabling us to make a stronger and more meaningful impact. It is this level of engagement that sets us apart from other summer programs.
ENRICHMENT
ACTIVITIES
Including field trips and recreational activities that broaden students' experiences and interests.
Art enrichment, aviation, and the exploration of new subjects through summer partnerships;
Visits to theaters, Canobie Lake Park, and community landmarks
ACTIVITIES
PROJECT-BASED
LEARNING
Engaging students in hands-on, real-world projects that promote critical thinking and problem-solving.
Life skills and financial literacy
ACTIVITIES
LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
Offering opportunities for students to cultivate leadership skills through projects and activities.
Team-building exercises and adventure-based learning with Alnoba's Pinnacle Youth Leadership program
ACTIVITIES
ATHLETIC
DEVELOPMENT
Utilizing basketball and other sports to teach teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness.
ACTIVITIES
ACADEMIC
ENRICHMENT
Providing instruction in core subjects like math and reading to combat summer learning loss and enhance academic skills.
Academic support with a focus in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) instruction
ACTIVITIES
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL
LEARNING
Developing students’ emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-confidence through workshops and mentorship.
Reflective journaling, team-building and special programming with BAM (Becoming A Man) and WOW (Working on Womanhood);
Guest speakers and professionals from diverse fields
ACTIVITIES
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