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After-School Small Group Tutoring

Free after-school programming

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We are currently seeking RFS District elementary school teachers to tutor after school during the winter trimester.

Interested District teachers should contact Kyle-Leigh Berry at: kberry@rfschools.com.

  • The rate of compensation is $65/one hour session (including a necessary prep time).

  • The one-hour small group sessions take place immediately after school for one hour on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

  • Teachers may tutors two or three days per week based on their individual schedules.

We are proud of the heights we’ve reached supporting education

In 2011, Summit54 was founded by Tony Caine after he summited all 54 of Colorado’s peaks taller than 14,000 feet during one year. His achievement is symbolic of the mission of Summit54 - to help young students reach the peak of their potential and success by providing support and services to overcome obstacles in their path.

Terri Caine, Tony's wife, simultaneously pursued bringing academic and life enrichment programs for elementary-aged children to the Roaring Fork Valley.

6/20/22 Press Release
6/20/22 comunicado de prensa

Help us reach new heights!

Your donation will provide free academic and life enrichment summer programming and free afternoon tutoring for low-income children in Basalt, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs.

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Donations may also be mailed to
Summit54 at 625 E. Main Street, Suite 102B-115, Aspen, CO 81611

Summit54 is grateful to all our supporters who make this work possible.

Due to pandemic learning losses, our tutoring and summer learning programs are now more important than ever.

After School Tutoring

Reasons to support   summit54

REASON 1 - Summit54 provides a solid academic foundation

Summit54 provides a solid academic foundation for young students. Third grade literacy is an important benchmark because the focus of education from Kindergarten through 3rd grade is on teaching children to read. Beginning in 4th grade, half of the material children are expected to learn is provided to them in a written format. If children can’t read by fourth grade, it is very difficult for them to succeed. Not surprisingly, there is a very strong correlation between 3rd grade literacy and high school graduation rates. In a decades-long study, Hernandez found that *88% of High School dropouts couldn't read when they finished 3rd grade.

REASON 2 - More than 6000 children have benefitted

More than 6000 children have benefitted from Summit54 programming in the Roaring Fork Valley during the past 10 years.

REASON 3 - Summit54 serves under-privileged children

In 2021, 76% of our Summer Advantage scholars were Latinx, 76% were English Language Learners and 68% receive free and reduced lunch during the school year.

REASON 4 - Summer Advantage provides five-weeks of academics

Summer Advantage provides five-weeks of academics and life enrichment each summer for more than 600 under-privileged rising 1st – 6th grade students in the Roaring Fork Valley at elementary schools in Basalt, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs in partnership with Roaring Fork Schools.

REASON 5 - Students advance 2+ months each summer

Students advance 2+ months each summer during the five-week Summer Advantage program. Without access to a summer academic program, low-income students typically regress up to 3 months during the summer break.

REASON 6 - Summit54 provides year-round tutoring support

Summit54 began year-round free tutoring during the pandemic and continues this important service to help young students regain lost ground due to school closures and the move to online learning.

REASON 7 - Summit54 is a lean, highly effective organization

97% of all donations received go directly to provide programming. Summit54’s executive director works as a volunteer, the only other staff member is a part-time hourly employee — both work from home using their own computers and wifi. Summit54 pays no rent or utilities. According to “Charity Navigator” non-profits typically TRY to stay within a 23% overhead cost but the national average is around 35%. Summit54’s overhead cost is 3%.

REASON 8 - Donors may write off up to 72% of their donation

Summit54 is a State of Colorado “Approved Child Care Provider,” which provides Colorado donors with a Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit equaling 50% of their donation. This credit, combined with normal charitable deductions, equals up to 72% of the total donation.

REASON 9 - Summit54 has a Platinum rating with GuideStar

Platinum is the highest rating available and demonstrates Summit54’s commitment to overall excellence and superior operational standards.

LOOKING BACK

During the past 10 years, Summit54 has provided support and critical services for thousands of students in Colorado, by bringing both College Track and Summer Advantage to Colorado and by developing year-round tutoring programs during the pandemic.

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In 2011, Summit54 sponsored two classes - 54 students - to participate in the College Track program. (1)

College Track Success Stories

Sponsored by Summit 54

Summit 54 - Success Story

I am currently enrolled in a Social Media Marketing certificate at eCornell. I have hopes to use my BA and certificate to get into copywriting. I would love to write for Target or Starbucks! I am employed at Guild Education. It’s an education technology company that’s committed to unlocking opportunities for America's workforce through education and upskilling. College access programs like CT equip students with knowledge and tools/resources that aren’t easily accessible to first generation students.
While others supported me, CT understood what I needed and gave it to me!"

Cyanna Whitney

Graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a BA in English

Kai Aptidon - College Trek Success

"I am currently doing well! I went to the University of Colorado at Boulder, I majored in English with a minor in Creative Writing. I am going back to receive my Masters in Creative Writing, as well as pursuing my dream of cooking, and opening my own restaurant.

Without the confidence CT gave me I wouldn't have felt comfortable to pursue more than one dream."

Kai Aptidon

Graduated University of Colorado at Boulder, with a major in English and minor in Creative Writing

Summit54 is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving Colorado's economy and society through effective, efficient and accountable investments in education.

In the Summer of 2021

527 scholars in grades K-5 attended our Summer Advantage program.

76% of scholars

identified Latinx, 17% Caucasian, 1% African American and 6% Other.

68% 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.

Thank you to all our partner organizations and donors who contribute to making Summit54 programming possible

Platinum Level Donors


Adam & Melony Lewis
Freedman Family Foundation
John & Jessica Fullerton

Melvyn & Bren Simon Charitable Foundation
Roaring Fork School District RE-1
Robert Glickman

Robert Pew
The Denver Foundation
Wend II, Inc.

Melvyn & Bren Simon Charitable Foundation

Melvyn & Bren Simon Charitable Foundation

Roaring Fork School District RE-1

Roaring Fork School District RE-1

The PEW Charitable Trusts

The PEW Charitable Trusts

Wend II, Inc.

Wend II, Inc.

The Denver Foundation

The Denver Foundation

Gold Level Donors

Carrie Penner
Hurst Family Foundation
Marilena Lucier
Mark & Jennifer Styslinger Charitable Foundation
The Beacon Fund

Silver Level Donors

Aspen Community Foundation
Aspen Skiing Company Family Fund
Aspen Thrift Shop
Bubba and Tracy Eggleston
Colorado Humanities
Debbie & Richard Jelinek

Ernie & Lacy Fyrwald
Fred & Susan Lodge
Mariah & Craig Morris
MBS Associates, LLC
Meridian Jewelers

Michael & Lisa Hasfield
Michael & Katie Solondz
Pitkin County
Rich Vossler
Steelecase Foundation

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We also wish to gratefully acknowledge all of our many individual donors.

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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.

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Triple your impact on Giving Tuesday! Gifts to S Triple your impact on Giving Tuesday!  Gifts to Summit54 will be matched two times!  Plus, Colorado residents are able to deduct up to 72% of their donation from their tax liability!  However, the most compelling reason to give is the impact you’ll make on young children in our Valley!  Summit54 provides a free five-week summer academic and life enrichment program serving approximately 600+ elementary aged children.  Participants advance 2-3 months in reading and math during this short program versus regressing 2-3 months (the average decline for low-income children without access to a high quality summer academic program).  In addition to moving forward academically, Valley youth receive two daily meals, social/emotional support, exercise, enrichment activities, field trips and inspirational speakers all in classes with two trained educators providing a teacher/student ratio of 1 to 11.  During the school year, Summit54 provides free after school tutoring for approximately 300 elementary students.  Please help turn today’s learners into tomorrow’s leaders!     Give today: https://summit54.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/summit54/donation.jsp
Summit54 is grateful for our donors who make it po Summit54 is grateful for our donors who make it possible for us to provide year- round academic and life enrichment programming in the Roaring Fork Valley!
Thank you to all of our Summit54 teachers! We appr Thank you to all of our Summit54 teachers! We appreciate all that you do to make our free year round after-school tutoring programs and Summer Advantage possible.
Summit54 was chosen to receive the Alpine Bank “ Summit54 was chosen to receive the Alpine Bank “Colorado Day — Pay it Forward" contest! Alpine Bank held the contest to celebrate Colorado Day. Lilianna Seijo won the grand prize and selected Summit54 to receive a check for $1876.00, as 1876 was the year that Colorado became a state.  Seijo said, “I didn’t hesitate to choose Summit54 because I am an educator and I highly value the importance of Summit54’s educational programs for children in the Roaring Fork Valley."  Photo of Alpine Bank executive Mary Ryerson and Terri Caine, Executive Director of Summit54.
Our scholars love the weekly STEAM (science, techn Our scholars love the weekly STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art or math) activities at Summer Advantage!
“Fun Friday” field trips at Summer Advantage! “Fun Friday” field trips at Summer Advantage! Scholars traveled to Aspen Mountain for a gondola ride, picnic lunch, outdoor activities and nature hike.

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2.5 months

of academic gains

24 days

or 156 total hours of dynamic summer learning

99%

of parents would recommend the program to other families.

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625 Main Street, Suite 102B-115
Aspen, CO 81611

info@summit54.org

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