Horizons does a wonderful job in providing a summer enrichment program for disadvantaged children from our Title I, public schools in Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. Focus is STEM, socialization and skills leading to self-confidence leading to success in school, life and their becoming productive members of our community. Check out the website for details and support this great organization!
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- EIN 54-1946180
- (757) 412-0249
- 7336 Granby Street Norfolk VA 23505 USA
- http://www.horizonshamptonroads.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Education, Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, Primary & Elementary Schools, Youth Development
Mission: Horizons Hampton Roads is an academic, cultural and recreational enrichment program designed to encourage students living in low-income circumstances to realize their full potentials. Horizons, working In partnership with families and communities, is committed to the development of the whole child through experiences that build problem-solving skills, foster awareness of community responsibility, instill respect for others, and encourage a life-long interest in learning. Horizons Hampton Roads makes a nine-year investment in students, inviting them in first grade and continuing to the ninth grade year. This program fills a gap between pre-school and high school programs targeted to these students.
Target demographics: low income children obtain summer enrichment programs to challenge them academically, socially and physically to meet with greater successes in school and in life.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 375 children
Geographic areas served: Hampton Roads
Programs: - 4:1 Student-Teacher ratio - Two reading specialists at each Horizons Campus - Hands on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) projects - Enrichment opportunities such as sailing, chess, Lego robotics, and more - Swim Lessons with a 100% success rate - An over-arching annual theme which is woven through all academic and enrichment lessons - Two nutritious meals and a snack each day - Transportation for all aspects of the program