Summer Adventure Program.
Summer learning loss is a serious problem.
The Start2Finish Summer Adventure Program was created in 2020 to help bridge the gaps in learning losses over the summer, and provide continued support to marginalized children navigating through the difficulties of COVID-19 such as isolation, trauma, anxiety, boredom, and canceled summer activities. Now in its third year, the Summer Adventure Program has been a summer staple for thousands of Canadian children!
Creating milestones for social emotional thriving.
The Summer Adventure Program facilitates continued at-home learning and promotes physical activity in a fun and engaging way that keeps kids busy over the summer break and gives them something to look forward to each week. The program offers 8 weeks of activities containing literacy, numeracy, and fitness components, with social-emotional learning and positive education infused within the different weekly themes. Every week there is a prize draw for those who completed the week on time and, at the end, five larger prize draws for those who complete all 8 weeks!
The program is designed to engage kids both physically and mentally each week, while building self-confidence with their weekly challenge accomplishments.
The goal of the Start2Finish Summer Adventure Program is to continue to support children from across the country in an online space, preparing them for a successful re-start and head start when school resumes for what we hope will be a more ‘normal’ school year!
FAQs
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Students may register for the program through our portal.
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Form quality interpersonal relationships
Feel comfortable and safe in their new environment
Develop/maintain positive attitudes toward school and learning
Develop/maintain a social and emotional learning process
Develop/maintain confidence in their ability to succeed in school
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Positive education is defined as education for both traditional skills and happiness. In Canada, according to UNICEF, children are experiencing high grades but reporting low levels of life satisfaction. There is substantial evidence that positive education is a solution that teaches students skills for happiness. These skills are Social Emotional Learning (SEL) including decision-making, coping skills, problem-solving skills, relaxation and creative brainstorming.
Positive Education principles are incorporated into every aspect of our programming to better equip children to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.