Programs

Horizons provides close to 400 under-resourced students, primarily from Norwalk and Stamford, with a full year of academic and enrichment programming aimed at closing the achievement and opportunity gaps experienced by Fairfield County’s under-resourced students. Once enrolled in the program, the majority of students continue to participate through high school graduation. The program is anchored by a six-week intensive Summer Program serving Kindergarten through 8^th grade, and is supplemented by school year programming, including tutoring, and enrichment classes. High school students receive a variety of programs and supports during the school year including tutoring, academic coaching, peer and group learning, college tours and college readiness workshops and activities. In addition, Horizons at NCCS has a newly established Alumni Association with over 200 members.

If a Horizons family has a concern about student performance at school, they can turn to our Family and Program Director, Nehemie Moïse, for help. She can help parents navigate the complicated process of securing appropriate testing and support for children, attend school meetings, and track students’ progress.

Horizons at a Glance

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400 Children

We serve over 400 children every year in our summer, school year and high school programming.

91% Qualify

The vast majority of students we serve qualify for free and/or reduced lunch at their public schools.

100% Of our high school students graduate

Of our high school students graduate and 97% attend college and post-secondary education.

200 Hours

Our summer program has been proven to eliminate the summer slide. Each summer our students experience over 200 hours of educational enrichment.

100% Swim

All students in our summer program swim every single day. Swim instruction is part of our curriculum and we are determined to teach every student to swim.

12 Years

Our teachers have an average tenure of approximately 12 years, ensuring important continuity withing our community.

$1.8 Million

The annual budget for Horizons at NCCS raised annually from private sources to ensure that each child receives a full scholarship for our year-round programming.

100% Donor Dollars

The administrative and development costs of our program is covered by the Horizons Board and Board of Governors, so 100% of donor dollars goes directly to programming.