At Aim High, we see students’ incredible potential. Middle school students spend summers exploring fun new ways to learn and building the confidence to succeed in high school and beyond.
Your generosity provides our students with the confidence and skills to succeed—today, tomorrow and for the rest of their lives.
Aim High is a multi-year summer enrichment program that
empowers middle schoolers from low-income neighborhoods,
igniting their love of learning.
of Aim High students are first-generation college graduates.
Your support gives 150 hours of academics and enrichment, weekly field trips, daily breakfasts and lunches, and much more—all at no cost to their families.
of Aim High alumni graduate high school and go on to college vs. 52% of low-income students nationally.
Stanford’s Gardner Center concluded that Aim High is consistently implemented with high-quality across sites, and that the teaching and instructional practices result in increased self-efficacy, or the belief in one’s ability to succeed—which plays a major role in educational attainment.
Students love Aim High because they
make new friends! prepare for high school! try new experiences! learn in a fun environment!
One Life at a Time
“Because of Aim High, I’ve now had the courage to talk to new people and have an open mind when doing new things. I’ve stepped into leadership roles and been able to communicate better.”