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.