Summit 54 is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving Colorado's economy and society through effective, efficient and accountable investments in education.
The Summer Advantage program
harnesses the power of summer learning to help children raise their achievement, improve their self-esteem, and return to school better prepared to succeed academically.
In the Summer of 2019
585 scholars in grades K-4 attended our program.
84% of scholars
identified Hispanic, 14% Caucasian, 1% African American and 1% Other.
77% of Scholars
who applied to attend Summer Advantage qualified for free or reduced-price meals.
Research shows
that children living in low-income communities who do not have access to high quality summer learning programs historically lose three months of academic skills every summer.
We’re thankful for the overwhelming support
Platinum Level Donors
United Way
Fullerton Family
Roaring Fork Schools
Dornick
SIF
Melvyn & Bren Simon Charitable Foundation
Melvyn & Bren Simon Charitable Foundation
Mark & Jennifer Styslinger Charitable Foundation
Success Stories
It is the second year that my child's scores have increased.
4th Grade Parent
Crystal River Elementary
I saw students start to believe in their ability.
1st Grade Teacher
Basalt Elementary
Because of Summer Advantage my son didn't fall behind over the summer.
2nd Grade Parent
Glenwood Springs Elementary
Summer Advantage offers
invaluable summer learning and enrichment opportunities for students in the Roaring Fork Valley, with special consideration for at-risk students who otherwise would have little access to summer programs.
In addition to the academic and life-enrichment offerings, Summer Advantage provides two nutritious daily meals, daily physical activity, and a low student to teacher ratio ensures students have the attention of caring adults trained as a mentors.
Summer Advantage also provides an access point for weekend food bags, medical and dental care, and other important family services.
Another ancillary benefit of Summer Advantage is that it provides summer employment opportunities for teachers in the Valley who need year-round employment in order to be able to afford to live and teach in Roaring Fork schools.