February 19 | Establishing a Welcoming and Energizing Summer Culture and Climate | 3:30 - 5pm

The research is clear. For summer programs to succeed, and deliver the academic growth benefits our students need, the program must embrace a positive, student engagement oriented culture and climate. If it feels like “school”, kids won’t come. In this session, we’ll discuss creative and affordable ways to create an environment that feels welcoming and fun to the kids. We’ll also talk about the importance of every staff member having the right mindset about the goals of the program. Finally, we brainstorm ideas on how to carry that culture and climate into the academic classroom facet of the program, exploring instructional strategies that are more engaging, hands-on and fun for the kids.