Enroll in Freedom School

Freedom School is a free, six-week summer program for scholars in grades K–5 focused on literacy, joy, and leadership.

Enroll Your Scholar

Who Can Enroll

Freedom School is open to scholars who meet the following criteria:

• Currently in grades K–5th 

• Able to attend the full six-week program

• Families living in the St. Louis region (City or County)

Program Dates & Daily Schedule

Program Dates: Monday June 15- Friday July 24, 2026

*Sites Closed Friday June 19, 2026 (Juneteenth Holiday) and Friday July 3, 2026 (Independence Holiday)

Daily Schedule (7:30am-3:30pm)

7:30am-8:30am Morning Arrival

8:00am-8:30am Breakfast

8:30am-9:00am HARAMBEE

9:00am-10:30am Integrated Reading Curriculum Part I

10:30am-10:45am Morning Break

10:45am-11:45am Integrated Reading Curriculum Part II

11:45am-12:00pm D.E.A.R. Time (Drop Everything And Read)

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch

1:00-3:00 Afternoon Activities* (past Afternoon Activities included American Sign Language, STEM, African Drums and Dance, Step, Cooking classes, Gymnastics) 

3:00pm-3:30pm Dismissal

Enrollment Process (Step-by-Step)

1. Complete the online enrollment form

2. Receive a confirmation email

Once you receive confirmation of acceptance to the program

1. Submit required documents (located in the parent resource page) 

2. Attend Family Orientation (May 28, 2026)