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.
RegistrationSchool Year
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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
School Year
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- Session 1: September 30- December 19, 2024
- Session 2: January 13 – March 27, 2025
- Session 3: March 31 – June 12, 2025
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- Days: Mondays - Thursdays (not including half-days and holidays). Students can sign up for 2 days (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs) or all 4 days. Additionally, students can sign up for Clubs offered by CMS teachers so students can also attend 3 days (adding a club to a 2-day Enrichment).
- Time: 3:15 - 5:30 PM
- Location: Collins Middle School, Salem
- Dates: July 7 – August 7, 2024 (tentatively) on Mondays - Thursdays
- Time: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Location: Collins Middle School, Salem
Program Design
During the school year, the daily schedule is roughly as follows:
3:15-3:45 PM: Snack, games, team-building, homework assistance, and check-ins with Expanding Horizons staff
3:45-4:55 PM: Enrichment activities such as engineering, team sports, social justice/community service, video game design, and art
4:55-5:30 PM: Activity station activities that change daily and include building challenges, arts & crafts, science experiments, and homework help
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.
Taylor Mimms
Site Coordinator
For more program information, contact Taylor Mimms using any method below:
Google Voice 978-595-2021
Email tmimms@leap4ed.org
