Explore Unique Summer Potential with our Summer Planning Bootcamp!

NSLA's free virtual Summer Planning Bootcamp on March 6-7, 2024 to prepare for a fun and productive summer.

Summer is a canvas of opportunity for youth to explore, learn, play, dream, move, create, and connect. All children deserve access to an enriching summer experience that supports their personal and academic development. Let’s create unique opportunities for students that will continue to impact their growth beyond the summertime!

The two-day webinar series is designed to equip you with tools, ideas, and best practices to elevate your summer program planning game. Guided by dynamic experts and leaders, Day 1 focused on policy and research, student well-being, and using summer to promote youth voice, nature, community service, college prep, and career exposure. Day 2 centered around academic support, creative enrichment activities, and partnerships to support and reach more youth.

Day 1: Wednesday, March 6

• Session 1: Summer Learning Landscape: Research & Policy
• Session 2: Supporting the Mental and Physical Well-being of Youth
• Session 3: Community Summer Programs: Time for Exploration and Innovation

Day 2: Thursday, March 7

• Session 1: Elevating Academic Supports in Summer Learning
• Session 2: Promoting Young People's Curiosity and Creativity Over Summer
• Session 3: Building Powerful Partnerships Through Summer Programs

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who works with youth during the summer months or cares about summer learning. Leaders from schools, community-based programs, camps, libraries, outdoor education programs, and more.