Aim High is a five-week summer enrichment program for current 5th-8th grade students navigating systemic barriers in California. Offered at no cost to students and their families for up to four summers, Aim High helps middle schoolers build academic confidence, discover a love of learning, and develop the skills they need to thrive in school and in life.
At Aim High, small classes and nurturing teachers ensure that every student’s voice is heard and the space to realize their unique potential. From that supportive footing, students explore fun and engaging academics and enrichment activities—storytelling, designing, experimenting, diving into current events, performing—that capture their curiosity and spark a lifelong love of learning.
Curriculum to BUILD SENSE OF AGENCY THINK CRITICALLY WORK COLLABORATIVELY
An innovative mix of hands-on learning, critical thinking, and culturally relevant curriculum. Aim High offers a learning experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. We value uplifting students’ confidence in learning and empower them with social-emotional skills through academic growth, community-building, and the development of leadership skills.
Aim High places great emphasis on providing transformative learning experiences to all students through the Aim High Learning Experience, which is based on our CORE Values. This approach fosters critical thinking and collaboration skills, enabling students to become lifelong learners.
“Something I liked about Aim High was that the students and staff got along really well. The field trips and the enrichment activities are super fun, and the teachers really care about the students safety.”
Student
“My son didn’t look at it as summer school but as an opportunity to learn life skills, a place to share his opinion on our world and different cultures, while making friends and building self confidence, self growth, and excitement about future goals.”
Parent
“I love Aim High, and I can't believe I waited so long to join. If the school year was run like Aim High - there would be NO teacher burnout!”
