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.
RegistrationSchool Year
Summer 2026 at Dream MORE
Unlock your curiosity, explore your community, and make a difference!
This free summer program offers middle school students the chance to engage in exciting, hands-on learning experiences while making new friends. Summer Program includes:
- Explore an area of interest and work in a team to create a project/solution to real world problems in areas of robotics, renewable energy and environmentalism, writing a children’s book, or video production.
- Enrichment classes in dance, team sports, arts and crafts, and drama!
- Field trips, fun games and team challenges
Additional Benefits:
- Breakfast and lunch provided daily
- Transportation available for students living more than a mile away
Join us this summer for an engaging, interactive, and inspiring learning adventure where you can explore, create, and connect with your community!
Space is limited!
TIME
8:30-2:30
DAYS
July 6 – August 6, 2026
Mondays-Thursdays
LOCATION
Marshall Middle School
Open to students residing in Salem, with priority given to students from economically disadvantaged households, English Learners, students of color, and first-generation-to-college students. Students need to be entering grades 6, 7 or 8 in September 2026.
Giscar Smith
Site Coordinator
For more program information, contact Giscar Smith using any method below:
617-858-5153
gsmith@leap4ed.org
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: October 6 – December 17, 2025
- Session 2: January 12 – March 30, 2026
- Session 3: April 1 – June 9, 2026
- Time: 2:30-5:15 PM
- Location: Marshall Middle School, Lynn
- Dates: July 6 – August 6, 2026 on Mondays - Thursdays
- Time: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Location: Marshall Middle School, Lynn
Program Design
During the school year, the daily schedule is roughly as follows:
2:30-3:10 PM: Snack, homework support, games, workshops and check-ins with Dream MORE staff
3:15-4:30 PM: Enrichment activities such as engineering, video game coding, drama, creative writing, cooking, art
4:30-5:15 PM: Activity station activities that change daily and include building challenges, arts & crafts, team challenges, and homework help.
See program flyer for current session offerings.
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 available in Lynn once you are in high school
- Friendly staff of community partners, Lynn Public School and LEAP employees
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.
Giscar Smith
Site Coordinator
For more program information, contact Giscar Smith using any method below:
Google Voice 617-858-5153
Email gsmith@leap4ed.org
