2026 Summer Learning Academy
Our Summer Learning Academies are free, 5-week, in-person summer enrichment programs for elementary schools students within Boston Public Schools. In this program we aim to provide holistic support to all of our students through academic enrichment, social-emotional learning exercises and interpersonal skill development.
Must apply through the Boston Public Schools’ Common Application; Link to application will open in a new browser window.
Cohort 1: Joseph Hurley K-8 School - (Current) 2nd, 3rd & 4th Graders
Questions REGARDING This year’s Program:
programs@westeamahead.org (we-Steam-Ahead-.org)
2026 Program Details:
Dates: July 6, 2025 - August 7, 2025; (Monday-Friday)
Program Hours: 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Student Drop-off / Free Breakfast: 8:30-9:00AM
Student Pick Up: 3:30-4:00PM
Daily Schedule:
8:30AM – 9:00AM: Student Arrival + Breakfast
9:00AM – 9:30AM: Morning Welcome Session
9:30AM – 12:00AM: Class Session: Math, ELA/SLA, Community-SEL
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Lunch + Recess
1:00PM – 2:00PM: Club Activities: Reading, Science, Arts, Robotics, Engineering
2:00PM – 2:15PM: Snack Time
2:15PM – 3:30PM: Sports & Physical Wellness: Swimming, Dance, Yoga
3:30PM – 4:00PM: Student Pick-up / Sign-Out
Locations:
Cohort 1: Joseph Hurley School (at the Blackstone Elementary School)
Must apply through the Boston Public Schools’ Common Application; Link to application will open in a new browser window.
Videos: Summer Learning Academy
STEAM Ahead - 2024 Summer Learning Academy
STEAM Ahead - 2023 Summer Learning Academy
