AGENCY TESTIMONY
Structure and participation in Summer Rising
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This section details the structure and participation aspects of the Summer Rising program, highlighting its comprehensive approach to summer learning and support for families.
- Program offers academic and enrichment activities, including field trips, dance, and art classes
- Provides meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks) to all participants
- Relieves childcare burdens on families
- Prioritizes serving vulnerable students, including those in temporary housing, foster care, and with disabilities
Angela Faloye
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Summarizing offers academic programming to students taught by New York City Public School staff and extensive enrichment programming provided by the BYCD community based organizations.
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Summarizing provides the opportunity for students to learn, grow, play, and explore the city around them.
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From field trips to theme parks and museums to dance and art classes.
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Summerizing provides breakfast, lunch, and they snap to all participants.
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Summarizing also relieves childcare burdens on parents and families who may otherwise have to pay 1000 of dollars for day camps for their children.
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The program also intentionally prioritizes serving some of our most vulnerable students, including our students in temporary housing, students in foster care system, and students with disabilities.
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Each year, we survey our families, staff, and students about their experiences for us to consider as we work to continuously improve.
