About Horizons Episcopal Academy
Horizons at Episcopal Academy is a community-centered education program proven to close the opportunity gap. We are committed to the development of the whole child, providing invaluable experiences and positively shaping the life trajectory of youth from communities impacted by educational inequities in and around the Philadelphia area. We make a nine-year commitment to our students from kindergarten through 8th grade and provide year-round support, including a high school program.
Mission
We advance educational equity by building long-term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to cultivate experiences outside of school that inspire the joy of learning.
Vision
A future where every child, regardless of background, has the opportunity to thrive—supported by a community that nurtures their potential, empowers their growth, and celebrates their success in and beyond the classroom.
Our Goals
- Expand access to high-quality, out-of-school learning opportunities to students from under-resourced communities.
- Foster academic growth by helping students build strong foundations in literacy, math, and critical thinking through hands-on, engaging experiences.
- Support the whole child by promoting social-emotional development, confidence, and resilience alongside academic achievement.
- Strengthen community partnerships by collaborating with families, schools, and local organizations to create a supportive ecosystem around each student.
- Encourage lifelong learning by instilling a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom and endures throughout life.
Background
During the summer, students typically make two- to three-month math and reading gains, a positive outcome that negates summer learning loss and ensures that students enter the new school year ready for the rigor of a new grade level.
The Horizons at Episcopal Academy summer program provides two nutritious meals each day and blends high-quality core academics with instruction in STEM, the arts, health & fitness, cultural enrichment, community service, confidence-building challenges through activities including swim instruction and social/emotional support. Once in high school, our students become part of a one-on-one mentorship program that supports them through their high school career and helps them plan for post high school.
Horizons at the Episcopal Academy has been supporting Philadelphia area students for over 13 years.
As our program continues to strengthen, we are proud to provide a well-rounded educational experience that builds brighter futures, one summer at a time.