About Horizons Atlanta
Horizons Atlanta is a six-week summer learning experience that supports students from underserved communities throughout their K–12 academic careers. We believe all children, regardless of income, should have the opportunity to realize their potential.
All across metro Atlanta, our scholars discover the joy of learning, skills for success, and inspiration to achieve their dreams.
Scholars begin their Horizons journey as early as Kindergarten and return year after year through high school. It is this long-term, deep engagement with our scholars that helps them thrive, regardless of their academic standing when they first entered our program.
In the project-based Horizons approach, our scholars learn by doing. They become inspired as they explore reading, math, science, music, theater, art, swimming, and other activities that cultivate creativity and leadership. And it works. Once a child is enrolled in Horizons, anything seems possible.
Our Mission
Closing the opportunity gap through high-quality academics in an engaging and enriching summer learning program
As an affiliate of Horizons National, Horizons Atlanta aims to improve the life trajectory of students with limited access to resources and their families by instilling in them the joy of learning, the skills for success, and the inspiration to realize their dreams. We believe that every child in metro Atlanta, regardless of circumstances, should have the same chance at making a positive impact on their community. We accomplish this through a transformational, tuition-free, summer learning program that helps eliminate critical obstacles to success that many of our children face, thus putting them on a path to:
- Read proficiently by the end of third grade
- Achieve eighth grade math competency
- Build swimming skills and self-confidence
- Graduate from high school, college and career ready
