Reduce Summer Learning Loss

Catapult Learning’s K–8 Summer Journey program offers a customizable blend of academics, enrichment, and life skills—designed to support students and families from every angle. With engaging instruction, hands-on activities, and EmpowerU’s resilience and family support services, Summer Journey builds skills, boosts confidence, and keeps students learning and motivated. Flexible in format and turnkey for schools, it’s the ideal way to prepare learners for a strong start in the fall—while still having fun.
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Summer Planning Checklist

Plan for Success

Summer learning is one of the best ways to accelerate growth, strengthen confidence, and prepare students for fall.

But planning a program that fits your goals, budget, and staff capacity can be challenging — especially as funding shifts.

That’s why we created the Summer Planning Checklist — a simple, step-by-step guide to help school and district leaders. Catapult Learning is here to help.

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Flexible Program Design and Implementation

Summer Journey is built to fit your school’s goals, calendar, and students. You choose the model, content, and staffing—we’ll handle the rest.

WHO
All K–8 students, regardless of academic level or background
BY

Certified Catapult teachers or your existing school staff

WITH

Math, literacy, life skills, and enrichment—mix and match

WHERE

In-person, virtual, or hybrid formats available

FREQUENCY

4–5 days/week · 2–6 weeks · 3–6 hours/day

Why Choose Summer Journey?

With over 20 years of experience, Catapult Learning has perfected a summer program that supports students, schools, and families alike. Summer Journey blends academics, enrichment, and real-world skills into a flexible, engaging experience that delivers meaningful results.

We’ve delivered K–8 summer programs for public and nonpublic schools of all sizes—offering flexible scheduling of up to five hours per day across five weeks.

Summer Journey targets essential skills to accelerate progress. Students build on strengths and close gaps through structured lessons and personalized support.

Customize the format, focus, and schedule to match your school’s needs. Choose in-person or virtual delivery, select your content areas, and fit the program to your calendar.

Students enjoy hands-on activities, while families benefit from wraparound supports. Based on funding, programs may include field trips, meals, and transportation—often at no cost to families.

We manage the entire program—from teacher training and curriculum to tech setup and logistics—ensuring smooth delivery and lasting impact.

We Are The Summer Learning Experts

With decades of experience and thousands of successful programs, Catapult Learning is a trusted partner in summer learning across the country. Our Summer Journey program is built to scale, engage students, and deliver meaningful results—for schools and families alike.

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Our Curriculum

Summer Journey offers a well-rounded blend of academics and enrichment designed to support the whole child. From foundational skills to resilience and real-world learning, the curriculum is flexible, engaging, and proven to drive growth.

Builds confidence and strengthens foundational literacy skills through explicit instruction, scaffolded practice, and engaging decodable texts. Offers multi-modal learning and a clear path to grade-level reading.

Boosts math confidence through research-based practices like fluency building, prerequisite skill development, and real-world problem-solving. Lessons progress from concrete understanding to abstract thinking.

Provides evidence-based tools to help students and families manage stress, build motivation, and improve emotional regulation. Includes Tier 1 classroom lessons (K–12), Tier 2 one-on-one coaching (grades 3–12), and Thriving Together support for families with young children and teens.

Project-based learning builds critical thinking and creativity. Choose from engaging options like STEAM, Robotics, and Financial Literacy—customized to meet your goals.

Ready to Bring Summer Journey to Your School?

Let’s talk about your goals and how we can help your students make the most of their summer.