Serving Children from Germantown on the campus of Greene Street Friends School

Horizons Students Discover the Joy of Learning.
Inspiring kids to explore reading, math, science, music, theater, art, swimming, and other activities that cultivate creativity and leadership. Learn More
Horizons students embrace a more expansive view of what’s possible, and find a path of success.
Horizons students develop life skills like commitment, persistence, and the desire to contribute to their community. Learn More

Inspiring. Building. Transforming.

Horizons is an award-winning, tuition-free, academic and enrichment summer program serving low-income, public school students from our Germantown neighborhood in Philadelphia.

We Believe in the Promise of
Opportunity for All Children

The Problem The Problem Gaps of opportunity and achievement between low-income students and their more fortunate peers are the largest in the country, right here in Pennsylvania.
The Opportunity The Opportunity Horizons students discover the joy of learning, the skills for success, and the inspiration to realize their dreams.
The Results The Results Increased school attendance. Improved self-esteem. Better grades. A love of learning. And a high school graduation rate of 100%.
84% HORIZONS STUDENTS AND TEACHERS RETURN EVERY YEAR Lasting connections build greater impact
99% HORIZONS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GRADUATE A love of learning becomes a way of life
91% HORIZONS GRADUATES GO ON TO ATTEND COLLEGE or some form of post-secondary education