Aim High Summer

Aim High Summer includes energizer games, STEM class, Humanities class, Issues & Choices class, art, sports, board games, movie making, and cooking, along with other activities. The program day includes a Morning Circle Assembly, academic classes, lunch, advisory, enrichment activities, and a Closing Circle Assembly.

• Ages: 10–14 years old
• Schedule: Summer 2026 sessions run for students from June 15–July 17 at Oakland (Lake Merritt, Fruitvale, East Oakland), San Jose, and Napa, from June 22–July 24 at San Francisco (Excelsior/Bayview, Ingleside, Mission, North Beach/Chinatown), Novato, Richmond, San Pablo, and San Rafael, and from June 29–July 31 at Tahoe/Truckee; some campuses offer early drop off starting at 8:00am and extended care until 5:00pm
• Price: no-cost summer program

Aim High Summer is designed for current 5th–8th grade middle school students who have limited access to summer academic enrichment programs and is committed to a multi-summer learning experience from 5th through 8th grade, with students expected to attend consecutive summers throughout middle school. The program states that it ignites a love of learning and prepares students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond, and that it aims to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. Aim High uses restorative practices to prevent and respond to conflict, harm, and wrongdoing, and its behavior expectations and interventions are rooted in these practices. The program upholds CORE values of Community, Opportunity, Respect, and High Expectations, and states that it strives to create an inclusive environment where staff and students feel they are part of something special and can be their true selves. One parent described Aim High as a lifeline as a working parent, noting confidence that their child experienced both fun and learning, easy communication, strong program offerings, enjoyable instructors, and a chance for their child to experience middle school-style transitions between classes, different enrichment options, new sports, and mentorship.

Last updated March 28, 2026.