Horizons Savannah

Horizons is a national program with over 50 sites around the country. In Savannah, we have sites at Savannah Country Day, St. Andrew’s School and Bethesda Academy In Savannah, Horizons began at Savannah Country Day School in 2002 In 2016, we will serve over 200 students, ages 5-15 providing 6 weeks of summer enrichment and school year support Our High School Program guides and supports our K-8 program graduates through their high school years and on to productive futures. This summer, 22 graduates will participate. Focused on building a strong academic foundation in reading and math, exploring science and the world, and building confidence through swimming Every student in our program is provided the opportunity to learn to swim, a life saving skill so important for residents of a coastal community.

Horizons is a transformational educational experience that closes the opportunity gap and changes the trajectories of children’s lives. A national network of locally vested programs, Horizons offers an exciting learning environment outside of the traditional school year that enables at-risk youth to overcome the odds through academic achievement and healthy youth development. Students engage in a rich academic curriculum and explore swimming, music, theater, art and other activities that cultivate creativity and leadership. Returning to the program year after year, Horizons students build lasting relationships with their teachers and peers, learn to tackle new challenges, and develop life skills essential for success.