About
This six-week summer program takes place on the campus of Ashley Hall in downtown Charleston, and focuses on Mathematics, STEM, literacy, social-emotional learning, the arts, and swimming. All Horizons students qualify for free/reduced lunch or other federal assistance at the time of admittance. In addition to summer programming, we have monthly activities with students to stay engaged, and provide family support throughout the year.
We’re in this for the long term. When a girl enters our program in kindergarten, we make a nine-year commitment to prepare her to enter high school with the skills, knowledge and determination she’ll need to graduate.
Program History
In 2017, the Ashley Hall Board of Directors formed Horizons of Ashley Hall with the vision to develop a partnership with a proven national leader in summer learning to advance educational equity in the greater Charleston area. The program officially launched in the Summer of 2018, welcoming 30 female students in rising 1st and 2nd grade to the Ashley Hall campus in downtown Charleston. The program has grown steadily over the past 7 years, and in 2024, we welcomed 114 girls from rising 1st grade through rising 8th grade for a free 6-week summer learning program.
Student Outcomes
Students' reading and math skills improve significantly each summer, and they return to school excited to learn. They form lasting friendships and relationships with peers and teachers that extend beyond the summer, developing life skills like commitment, resilience, and confidence.
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Leadership & Staff
Horizons at Ashley Hall is led by a dedicated Board of Directors and staff who work together to provide students with the support and opportunities they need to succeed and thrive.
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