Being a part of A Better Chance gives our families access to a wide variety of options for summer opportunities. An important part of preparing for the college application process is to demonstrate the ability to manage free time well and so we encourage all of our Scholars to be involved in some form of summer programming each year. Good summer programs encourage our Scholars to learn new things about themselves and to explore unfamiliar activities.

Unlike the perceptible advantages that children gain from summer programs, the intangibles they accrue are hard to pin down. Our Scholars have done everything from working a summer job at a Fortune 500 corporation to traveling abroad for the summer, but many will share that their summers have had a powerful influence on their lives that stretches far beyond the activity itself.

For more information on some of the great programs that are available, please visit the Peterson’s website and take a look at Summer Opportunities.