Dream MORE (“Marshall Opportunities for Resilience and Education”) is a free afterschool and summer program in Lynn where middle school students can discover fun, new activities (such as robotics, cooking, and art) within a caring community of friends and mentors. Dream MORE is a 21st Century Community Learning Center program funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education and run in partnership with Lynn Public Schools.
Program Goals
- Discover Your Interests - Try new activities and find something you’re passionate about.
- Connect with Others - Meet new friends, caring teachers, and people in the community.
- Grow and Improve - Get assistance with your homework, set goals you care about, and start to pursue them.
Program Schedule
School Year
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- Session 1: Session 1: October 4 – December 14, 2023
- Session 2: January 16 – March 28, 2024
- Session 3: April 3 – June 6, 2024
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- Anticipated dates: July 8 – August 8, 2024 on Mondays- Thursdays
- Time: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Location: Marshall Middle School
Program Design
During the school year, the daily schedule is roughly as follows:
2:30-3:15 PM: Snack, homework support, games, workshops and check-ins with Dream MORE staff
3:15-4:30 PM: Enrichment activities such as engineering, social justice, Crime Scene Investigation, cooking, art
4:30-5:15 PM: Activity station activities that change daily and include building challenges, arts & crafts, team challenges, and homework help.
Additional Benefits
Added benefits include:
- Daily snacks
- Transportation home at the end of the day if home is more than one mile from school
- Teen Center and College Success programming available in Salem once you are in high school
- Friendly staff of community partners, Lynn Public School and LEAP employees
- District COVID safety protocols in place
Student Eligibility
Open to students residing in Lynn, with priority given to Thurgood Marshall Middle School students and those from economically disadvantaged households, English learners, students of color, and first-generation-to-college students.
Wanntha Sim
Site Coordinator
For more program information, contact Wanntha Sim using any method below:
Email wsim@leap4ed.org
