Summer 2024 Application Open!
The application for Step Up Summer 2024 is now open!
We would love to see your student. The purpose of Step Up is to assist students in the greater Holland area in improving their academic standing while building meaningful relationships. This summer students will get to learn about science, music, nutrition, art, coding and more!
Program Information
Dates: June 17–August 1 (no Step Up July 1–4)
Times: 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Breakfast and lunch included.
Cost: FREE!
Apply Today!
We would love to see your student. The purpose of Step Up is to assist students in the greater Holland area in improving their academic standing while building meaningful relationships. This summer students will get to learn about science, music, nutrition, art, coding and more!
Program Information
Dates: June 17–August 1 (no Step Up July 1–4)
Times: 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Breakfast and lunch included.
Cost: FREE!
Apply Today!
Step Up helps middle-school students succeed in school and develop their future potential by caring for their social, emotional and academic needs within a mentoring context.
“Step Up helps me do better on my homework and study more.”
—Anelise, Holland West K–7
We provide:
- Academic Support: Students receive help with their homework and improve academic skills by working with a mentor individually or in small groups (maximum 1:2 ratio)
- Mentoring Relationships: Students interact each week with caring, consistent mentors who serve as role models, advocates and tutors
- Enrichment Programming: Students participate in additional educational, cultural and social activities on site and in the local community with their mentors
- Summer Program: Students are invited to learn in an interactive summer program and grow their academic and self awareness as well as consider future educational possibilities
- Parent Support and Involvement: Parents attend special sessions alongside their students to learn about issues facing their children and ways to best support them
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