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What Summer Bridge is NOT.
Summer Bridge is NOT a summer school. It is NOT just for children who need extra help in school. It is NOT a daycare program. It is NOT an experiement. (This program has been running for 30 years in WV under another name.) It is NOT something you or your children will easily forget.
What Summer Bridge IS.
Summer Bridge is an exciting adventure that brings books alive. It is filled with Drama, Art, Reading, Writing, Games and More. It is a Community activity, where volunteers can make a difference in the lives of their neighborhood kids. It is a place where kids can
build castles, or become an astronaut. It is a place where the kids are having so much fun, they forget they are learning. And really, isn’t that how learning is meant to be?
Summer Bridge a program inspired by Energy Express, which was developed by WVU professors, and has been running for over 30 years. It has been proven to stop the “Summer Slide” (where kids in September forget what they learned in June) and inspire kids to find joy in reading.
Summer Bridge is a small group of kids (8 total), who together with their mentor, read daily, write daily, act, run, play games and so much more. STEM is built in, as is Nutritional good choices. “Soft skills” such as emotions and communication are explored through stories. Friendships and teamwork are built. Relationships are key.
build castles, or become an astronaut. It is a place where the kids are having so much fun, they forget they are learning. And really, isn’t that how learning is meant to be?
Summer Bridge a program inspired by Energy Express, which was developed by WVU professors, and has been running for over 30 years. It has been proven to stop the “Summer Slide” (where kids in September forget what they learned in June) and inspire kids to find joy in reading.
Summer Bridge is a small group of kids (8 total), who together with their mentor, read daily, write daily, act, run, play games and so much more. STEM is built in, as is Nutritional good choices. “Soft skills” such as emotions and communication are explored through stories. Friendships and teamwork are built. Relationships are key.
Who Summer Bridge is For
Children who love reading, and those who aren’t so excited about it.
Children who are creative, and those whose creativity could use a boost.
Children with great social skills, and those who could use a polish.
Children who are doing well in school, and those who wish to do better.
Children going into grades 1-6 who could use less computer time and more play time.
Children who are creative, and those whose creativity could use a boost.
Children with great social skills, and those who could use a polish.
Children who are doing well in school, and those who wish to do better.
Children going into grades 1-6 who could use less computer time and more play time.
Find Out More
If you are interested in enrolling a child, go to the Forms page.
If you are interested in helping out, go to the Volunteer page.
If you are interested in becoming a Mentor, go to the forms page.
If you interested in supporting the program, or those who have supported the program, go to the Partners page.
If you are interested in helping out, go to the Volunteer page.
If you are interested in becoming a Mentor, go to the forms page.
If you interested in supporting the program, or those who have supported the program, go to the Partners page.
