Expanding Horizons is a free afterschool and summer program in Salem where you can discover fun, new activities (such as robotics, cooking, and art) with a caring community of friends and mentors.
Expanding Horizons is a 21st Century Community Learning Center program funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education and is run in partnership with Salem 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 - set goals you care about and start to pursue them, get support with your homework
Program Schedule
Session 1: Monday, October 4 - Thursday, December 16, 2021
Session 2: Wednesday, January 19 - Thursday, March 31, 2022
Session 3: Monday, April 11 - Thursday, June 9, 2022
Days: Mondays - Thursdays (not including half-days and holidays)
Students can sign up for 2 days (Mon/Weds or Tues/Thurs) or all 4 days.
Time: 3:00-5:45 PM
Location: Collins Middle School, Salem
Program Design
During the school year, the daily schedule is roughly as follows:
3:00-3:30 PM: Snack, games, team-building, homework assistance,, and check-ins with Expanding Horizons staff
3:30-4:45 PM: Enrichment activities such as drones, social justice, design science, art, and photography
4:45-5:45 PM: Games, team-building, and gym time
Additional Benefits
In addition to engaging programming, added benefits include:
- Daily snacks
- Transportation home at the end of the day
- Friendly staff of community partners, Salem Public School and LEAP employees
- Teen Center and College Success programming available once in high school
- District COVID safety protocols in place
Student Eligibility
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.
Sandra Castillo
Site Coordinator
For more program information, contact Sandra Castillo using any method below:
Email scastillo@leap4ed.org
