Ideas from Horizons National
There's nothing like summer at Horizons to help students AND teachers feel ready for the new school year! Students who do not participate in enriching summer activities often experience the 'summer slide' - the accumulated loss of learning during the summer months. At Horizons, we celebrate the summer STRIDE!
Horizons had the honor of partnering with children’s book authors and illustrators Dow Phumiruk, James Ransome, and Jeffery Weatherford this summer for fantastic visits to 3 of our Horizons sites!
Thanks to a partnership with a fellow children’s author and friend of Horizons, Dow visited students at Horizons Colorado in Denver, while James spent time at Horizons Brooklyn (NYC), and Jeffery was welcomed to Horizons at Ashley Hall (SC).
What a summer at Horizons! Learning has never been so much FUN! From the classroom to the pool, kitchen, garden, science lab, and beyond, Horizons students are mastering new skills, creating friendships and lifelong memories, and contributing positively to their communities.
Happy National Summer Learning Week! We're proud to join students, families, communities, and fellow organizations this week to celebrate the importance of keeping kids safe, healthy, and learning during the summer, ensuring they return to school feeling confident and ready.
For the past year, Horizons National has had the pleasure of hosting Adriana Garcia, a recent graduate of the University of Tampa, as our Marketing and Communications AmeriCorps VISTA. Now, as her service year draws to a close, Adriana reflects on her experiences with Horizons and what she will take with her to her next role.