Year-Round Programs

To build upon progress made by our students over the summer and to maintain meaningful personal connections, Horizons provides enrichment programs to all grade levels on select Saturdays, called “Super Saturdays,” tutoring for students that need extra academic support, and a one-on-one mentorship program for our high school students.

Super Saturdays
We kick-off our Super Saturdays in September with a parent/student event either in a local public park or at a pool. In October, we celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. For December, we celebrate the holidays and invite families for lunch. In February, we bring special speakers from the community and do our summer registration with families in the afternoon. April is dedicated to celebrating Earth month, and, in May, we test our students to establish pre-summer-program academic levels.

After-School Program

All students need opportunities to develop skills that lead to economic stability and personal well-being. In response to widening achievement gaps between students from well-resourced and under-resourced schools, Horizons provides twice-weekly, in-person tutoring at Knapp Elementary—our primary feeder school—as well as online support. The program is staffed by volunteer Colorado Academy high school students and parents, along with two reading specialists and two professional educators. This tutoring has been essential for students who need additional academic support.

Beyond tutoring, HCCA offers after-school enrichment activities in art, athletics, and STEM to foster creativity, confidence, and engagement.

High School Mentoring Program

Recognizing that high school students have different needs than younger participants, HCCA launched a one-on-one mentorship program in 2020. Mentors—Horizons alumni and long-time staff—provide individualized guidance throughout high school, helping students navigate their path after graduation, whether toward college, vocational training, or other career goals. Students who fully engage in the program and meet its requirements are eligible for a $2,500 scholarship to support their postsecondary education. The program has been highly successful and now serves more than 45 Horizons students each year.