#SummerLearningWeek

July 6-10, 2026

National Summer Learning Week

NSLA’s National Summer Learning Week is a nationwide celebration that elevates the importance of summer learning in keeping kids engaged, safe, and healthy during the summer months. Held annually in July, this week shines a spotlight on the vital role high-quality summer programs play in supporting student success and closing the opportunity gap.

Summer Learning Week brings together summer programs, educators, community leaders, and policymakers to help communities raise awareness about the importance of summer learning and celebrate the programs making a difference.

See below for helpful resources to celebrate your summer program and share your event  with us to be featured during the week!

Summer Learning Week Themes:

  • Literacy & Learning
  • Internships & Career
  • Arts & Sports
  • STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)
  • Community & Leadership
A special message from former U.S. Secretary of Education, Miguel A. Cardona
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Programs Toolkit

Download for sample social media posts, graphics, proclamations, and more!
Download Kit

Share Your Celebration Plan

Tell us how you’re celebrating Summer Learning Week to be featured!

Share Your Program with NSLA

Family Resource Guide

NSLA and our partners have also created a Family Resource Guide with additional tips, insights and resources.

Download Guide
High-energy STEM learning from Learn Fresh!
Reading Tips from Scholastic
SMURFS Activity Pages
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Happy #NationalSummerLearningWeek from Scholastic. Learn more about how we can partner with you to ensure students are prepared to succeed next school year!

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NSLA Family Guide PDF with summer learning  tips, insights, and resources!

MeshEd empowers students to create fun, hands-on projects that build real-world skills

Summer Learning Ideas at a glance!

Special thanks to our past NYLI Sponsors & Program Partners for their investment in our young people and generosity in our mission.

2024 National Summer Learning Week Sponsors:

  • New York Life Foundation
  • STEM Next Opportunity Fund (Officially STEM)
  • AT&T
  • C.S. Mott Foundation
  • The Wallace Foundation
  • Clear Channel Outdoor
  • iHeart Media

2024 National Youth Leadership Institute & Youth Scholarship Sponsors:

  • JED Foundation
  • San Francisco Human Rights Commission
  • ProSolve
  • Google

2024 National Youth Leadership Institute Program Partners:

  • The Happiness Advantage / Orange Frog
  • School’s Out Washington
  • Seeds of Peace