Summer Planning Bootcamp
March 13-14, 1-3pm EST Daily
NSLA's annual two-day webinar series designed to equip you with tools, ideas, and best practices to elevate your summer program planning. Learn from leaders in schools, community based programs, camps, libraries, outdoor education programs, and more.
About Summer Planning Bootcamp
NSLA’s free virtual Summer Planning Bootcamp is a live, virtual deep dive for program innovation and student success.
Who Should Attend? Anyone who works with youth during the summer months or cares about summer learning. Leaders from schools, community-based programs, camps, libraries, outdoor education programs, and more.
Summer Planning Bootcamp Schedule
Day 1
Thursday, March 13 from 1:00-3:00pm EST
Welcome and Introduction: State of Summer Learning
Panel 1: Setting the Compass: Current Research and Impact
Understanding the current landscape of summer learning.
Featuring:
Andrea Ash, Gallup
Adenike Huggins, National Urban League
Julie Fitz, Learning Policy Institute
Moderated by Christina Russell, Policy Studies Associates
Panel 2: Learning & Engagement in Summer Programs
Creating environments full of hands-on experiences where youth can share their voice, build connections with others, and find a deeper meaning in their learning.
Featuring:
Denise Ondrof, Scholastic
Betsey Schmidt, MeshED
Estella McCollum, National 4-H Council
Moderated by: Sarah Landy
Panel 3: Leadership & Staff Development
How program leaders can build a sense of belonging, agency, active engagement, and reflection in staff.
Featuring:
Aline Ricketson, YMCA Boston
Nate Schorr, Bayview Foundation
Dr. Ann Levett, AASA, The School Superintendents Association
Karen Rutledge-Bell, Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) Alabama Department of Education
Moderated by: Julia Pockros, Lavinia Group
Day 2
Friday, March 14 from 1:00-3:00pm EST
Welcome and Introduction: The Power of Quality Partnerships
Panel 1: Community & Partnerships
Building and maintaining strong linkages with community organizations, families, and other partners to support youth success.
Featuring:
Brian Ortega, UnidosUS
Allison Colman, National Recreation and Parks Association
Lou Calanche, ExpandLA
Christy Estrovitz, San Francisco Public Library
Moderated by: Karen McCann McClelland,
SPARC, Sidwell Friends School
Panel 2: Data Collection & Quality Matters
Creating a quality improvement cycle with all program stakeholders.
Featuring:
Carrie Underwood, Arly by BellXcel
Jessica Donner, Every Hour Counts
Brodrick Clark, National Summer Learning Association
Moderated by: Sterling Leija, Innovative Camp Company
Panel 3: Innovations in Summer Learning
Learning that matters, building skills, and providing opportunities.
Featuring:
Camsie McAdams, STEM Next
Denzel Smith, Learn Fresh
Robin Porter, Discovery Education
Alexis Steines, Afterschool Alliance
Moderated by: Esteban Olivares, Summer Discovery
With Panelists and Resources From
• AASA, The School Superintendents Association • Alabama Department of Education • Every Hour Counts • Gallup • Innovative Camp Company • Learning Policy Institute • National 4-H Council • National Urban League • Policy Studies Associates • San Francisco Public Library • UnidosUS • The Wallace Foundation
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