National Summer Learning Week
- Date
- Jul 08, 2019 - Jul 13, 2019
Description
The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) has transformed their annual national awareness day for summer learning into a week-long celebration through five unique theme days! NSLA encourages all to participate by visiting a summer learning event or program. Scroll down to see the focus for each day and join the movement on social media with #SummerLearningWeek.
Visit the National Summer Learning Week Home Page
Kick-Off Day
SHARE YOUR SUMMER LEARNING STORY | MONDAY, JULY 8
What inspires you about summer? Everyone has a summer story to share, whether it’s a memory from your own childhood, progress in your community around summer learning, or an amazing moment from your summer program.
Take the #SmarterSummers ChallengePrograms Toolkit
Discovery Day
STEM | TUESDAY, JULY 9
It’s been fifty years since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first landed on the moon. NASA now tells us the “Next Giant Leap” is Mars. Turn science-fiction into reality, through exploration in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and open up possibilities for all young people to soar this summer.
Find STEM Resources
Masterpiece Day
ARTS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10
Research confirms that the arts prepare students for school, life, and work. Summer is a blank canvas for creativity and self-expression through music, literature, dance, theater, visual arts, and so much more. Spark the imagination and a muse that delights the spirit of child.
Find Resources for the Arts
Future Leaders Day
CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS | THURSDAY, JULY 11
Ready, Set, Succeed! Support a student in charting their course for success during and beyond high school. A summer job, internship, mentorship, or plan to pursue higher education sets our future leaders on a path to change the world.
Find Resources for Career & College Readiness
Bookworm Day
LITERACY | FRIDAY, JULY 12
Summer learning loss during elementary school accounts for two-thirds of the achievement gap in reading between low-income children and their middle-income peers by ninth grade. Let imaginations run wild in books this summer. Under a tree, in a makeshift tent, or at the local library, dive into a literary adventure!
Find Literacy Resources
Winning at Wellness Day
NUTRITION & WELLNESS | SATURDAY, JULY 13
Healthy bodies and healthy minds go hand-in-hand in stemming summer learning loss. Summer is the perfect time to get on our feet and get moving. It’s also an opportunity to savor the flavors of seasonal fruits and vegetables to avoid summer weight. And because hunger takes no vacation, be sure to check out free summer meal programs.
Find Resources for Nutrition & Wellness