Horizons Greater Washington develops public-private partnerships between independent and public school communities to provide academic, cultural, and recreational programs designed to empower economically disadvantaged students to realize their full potential.
Horizons is committed to the development of the whole child by providing experiences that build problem-solving skills, foster awareness of community responsibility, instill respect for oneself and others, and encourage a life-long interest in learning.
Horizons offers a six-week summer enrichment program and Saturday school year program on independent school campuses in the greater Washington region. Horizons aims to:
Mitigate summer decline in students' academic achievement
Improve students' school-year attendance and performance over time
Build self-esteem and raise students' aspirations and vision for success
Encourage families to become involved in their children's education
