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
School Year
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- Session 1: October 4 – December 14, 2023
- Session 2: January 16 – March 28, 2024
- Session 3: April 3 – June 6, 2024
- Time: 3:15 - 6:00 PM
- Location: Collins Middle School, Salem
- Anticipated Dates: July 8 – August 8, 2024 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:
3:15-4:00 PM: Snack, games, team-building, homework assistance,, and check-ins with Expanding Horizons staff
4:00-5:15 PM: Enrichment activities such as engineering, team sports, social justice/community service, Crime Scene Investigation, and 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
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.
Felicia Melendez
Site Coordinator
For more program information, contact Felicia Melendez using any method below:
Google Voice 978-651-1018
Email fmelendez@leap4ed.org
