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SUMMER SPORTS
& ENRICHMENT

HOLISTIC SUMMER LEARNING.

Our evidence-based and holistic summer program infuses FUN, positive relationships, and hands-on experiences into academic programming to increase summer learning results.

Learning at all ages happens best and most effectively when it is FUN and when it is engaging. There is a call to action nationwide for anyone and everyone who cares about the success of students to shift our own mindsets on what summer is. Summer IS a primary learning space that must be leveraged.
HYF is ready to respond to this need and call to action.

 

We seek to shift the narrative of summer brain drain to summer acceleration in our pursuit to help young people reach their full potential. To achieve this goal, in collaboration with our school partners, we combine evidence-based curriculum with hands-on, engaging activities that will feed the whole student, activating one’s body, mind, and soul. 


Each day, students will have:
 

Choice of how to strengthen their body;

Choice in a series of "how-to" skills development activities to strengthen their mind as they practice & apply concepts learned in school; and

Choice of activity that feeds their soul and strengthens their social-emotional well-being.

325

Students

Served

31

Middle &

High Schools

22

Coaches & Mentors

(from local colleges)

16

Enrichment Sessions

8

Sports Options

SUMMER 2023 RESULTS

“10th grade students who participated in the Hope for Youth and Families program actually gained 5 points more in ELA and 3+ points more in Math on their NWEA MAP, than students who didn’t participate in summer programs."

Matt Brunell

Co-Executive Director at Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership 

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LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR CAUSE AND GET INVOLVED

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