Horizons at Dedham Country Day

Moving for Horizons

Walk, run, bike, and get Moving for Horizons! Make a donation or become a Horizons Champion and raise money so every child gets a chance to discover the joy of learning, the skills necessary for success and the inspiration to realize their dreams.
US$12,390
raised of US$10,000 target
by 123 supporters
Event: Moving for Horizons, from 17 January 2022 to 21 February 2022
RCN 042106704

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Story

The Horizons program at Dedham Country Day School is a tuition-free, summer academic enrichment program that serves students in grades Pre-K through eighth grade. Horizons strives to be a supportive and consistent program for its students throughout their summers, academic years, and transitions into high school. At Horizons, students build self-confidence and realize their full potential both inside and outside of the classroom.

Horizons makes a long-term investment in every child that enters the program, promising ten consecutive summers of learning, with additional support throughout high school. Horizons stands out through the commitment made to its families, who return program year after year, until their students graduate. This model of consistency allows students to feel academically and emotionally supported throughout their most formative adolescent years .

About the charity

Organization Mission: Horizons at DCD provides Greater Boston’s youth with an enriching curriculum of academic, arts and cultural experiences for ten consecutive summers. A public private partnership, Horizons prevents summer decline and closes the opportunity gap. With nourished minds, students discover their full potential in school and beyond. Organization Goals and Objectives Improves academic performance and motivation Increases self-esteem by developing fundamental life skills, such as learning to swim Provides extensive enrichment experiences through a variety of activities, including the arts and weekly field trips.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$12,390.00
Online donations
US$12,390.00
Offline donations
US$0.00
Direct donations
US$535.00
Donations via fundraisers
US$11,855.00

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