Summer Learning Week is a great time to highlight the Greater Providence YMCA’s commitment to giving youth the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve by providing essential resources and programs that bridge gaps across the school year, before and after school hours, and summer vacation. At the Y, we’re passionate about creating a space where kids can thrive, whether it’s during school breaks, before school, or after school. We’re dedicated to providing not just a safe and supportive environment, but also convenient transportation, healthy snacks, and daily physical activities that contribute to their overall well-being. We also strive to make our programs accessible to all families by offering financial assistance and sibling discounts. Our approach goes beyond traditional classroom learning with enrichment activities designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and inspire a lifelong love for learning.
Recently, the City of Cranston, Cranston Public Schools, and the Greater Providence YMCA received a $366,000 Learn365 grant. This funding is specifically designed to support rising 6th graders transitioning to Hugh B. Bain Middle School. As part of our comprehensive after school and summer learning initiatives, the Greater Providence YMCA will oversee program administration, logistics, and the development of academic enrichment activities. Leveraging our expertise in youth programming, we will offer access to a range of out-of-school resources and curricula, including Summer Acceleration and camp programs. This ensures a holistic and impactful learning experience for all students involved.
The Greater Providence YMCA is grateful to the McKee administration for recognizing our expertise in providing youth programming and access to out of school time resources, including Summer Acceleration and camp programs and we look forward to collaborating with the City of Cranston and Cranston Public Schools to support program administration, logistics, academic planning, and enrichment for 6th graders transitioning to Hugh B. Bain Middle School.
These elements collectively demonstrate our dedication to providing inclusive, supportive, and enriching learning experiences for all children in our community.
– Karen Santilli, CEO of the Greater Providence YMCA
