The Dance Institute of Washington
New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Award
The Dance Institute of Washington
New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Award
Washington, DC · The Summer Dance Bootcamp is a five-week program that engages high needs youth in dance, literacy, and professional development activities. This program offers Ballet Technique, Repertoire, Hip Hop, and Afro Fit along with Academic Power Hours, which have shown an increase in students’ literacy skills. Wellness check-ins, nutrition guidance, and workshops featuring professional, legendary dancers are also offered to inspire students that a career in dance is obtainable. Progress is tracked through quizzes, journals, and portfolios. At the end of the program, students participate in a collaborative dance video and show an increased focus in their desired career path.
America SCORES Los Angeles
New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Award
Los Angeles, CA ·America SCORES LA (ASLA) Summer Camp is a summer program that combines soccer, poetry, and service. The program was conceptualized to address the lack of out of school learning opportunities for youth in Los Angeles and to advance the academic, physical, emotional, and social development of students. More specifically, ASLA focuses on improving English standardized test scores, self-esteem, teamwork, leadership, hours of physical activity, and community connections. Over the course of four weeks, students alternate between soccer and classroom-based literacy activities. Students are also encouraged to take initiative and conduct student-led service projects right in their community such as cleaning up neighborhoods or feeding the homeless.
Fab Youth Philly's Play Captain Initiative
Climate Change Award
Memphis Public Libraries' Explore Memphis
New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Award
Memphis, TN ·Explore Memphis is a library-based summer program that focuses on addressing the “summer slide,” improving kindergarten readiness, and increasing student literacy rates. Its main goal is to provide education attainment opportunities to low-income, at-risk youth through educational and creativity-driven programs. One of Explore Memphis’ most popular programs is its Tween Forensics Camp. Students also get to participate in engaging activities such as book clubs, cultural celebrations, writing workshops, and even escape rooms. As they transitioned online this past summer, Explore Memphis saw 8,200 students attend their programs and over 555,343 minutes were logged for their reading adventures.
