b'Summer Programming Heights places an emphasis on the importance of transitions and avoidingsummer melt. This past summer, Heights offered 15 summer programsto 1,671 students in grades 5th through first-year collegians, including: College Success Summer Institute:a 5-week Healthcare Foundations:this program offered hands-on program that served 51 rising first-year collegians and experiential learning, site visits and field trips to 24 studentssupported their transition to college. in 9th through 11th grade.College Admissions Kickstart:a four-day interactiveHuman Service Foundations:this program provided program that provided 60 high school seniors with collegehands-on experiential learning, site visits, and field trips toadmission and college essay writing workshops. 14 students in 9th and 10th grade.Steppingstone Academy:this summer program servedTemple + Heights STEM Research Program: 115 Academy scholars in Charter, Independent, and Parochialthis 6-week lab research internship and mentorship program Schools 5th through 8th grade with the opportunity to strengthenserved 42 students.ELA and Math skills, and participate in clubs and electives.ACS Project Seed:this 8-week research, internship,Owl Camp:Middle Grades Owl Camp served 119 risingand mentorship program, which took place in a Chemistry,7th and 8th gradersparticipating in Temple Future ScholarsPharmaceutical Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or with daily classes including math, career, and advisory to helpComputational Chemistry lab at Temple and other locations,prepare them for high school. The 9th Grade Summer Bridge was offered to 12 students in 10th and 11th grade.Owl Camp offered a 4-week summer program to 27 rising Partner STEM Programsthat students took advantage9th graders with academic enrichment and personal growth,of included:including engaging classes in math, biology, and ELA, as wellas college tours and field trips.Penn Engineering AEOP Internship ProgramSummer Bridge:a one-week program for 496 rising 5th Wistar High School Program in Biomedical Research(at some schools) and 9th graders designed to help students CHOP-RISES Medical Research Internshipconfidently transition into (middle or) high school with a focusPenn Engineering Unite-SMP Programon hands-on learning and real-world skills. Dual Enrollment:offered three different dual programs which served 95 students, including: Temple University (Center City Campus): a 6-weekSummer College Course for rising 11th and 12th graders West Chester University (Philadelphia Campus): a 4-week Summer College Course for rising 11th and 12th graders UPENN Global Youth Program (Online): a 6-week online program with high school students across the globeBLI Computer Science Academy:an Intensive ComputerJoshua C. Clay Science (Java) program which served 115 students with Intro andHigh School of the Future, Class of 2027Intermediate Java tracks, some with Math and/or Physics as well.Heights has positively influenced my view on myBiomedical Science Exploration, Advancement,career options. They have helped me find positionsand Mentorship Program (BEAM):a Biomedicalin my career. They have helped me find whatScience exploration and enrichment programtaught by collegeI wanted to actually do in life. They have helpedscience majors and industry professionalsoffered 32 studentsme make connections with college students, high hands-on labs, science and math lessons, and field trips. school students, professors programs, and more. Summer Business and Entrepreneurship: an To me, success is being able to live a comfortable andintroduction to the fundamentals of business and entrepreneurshipa very stable life, not having to worry about money, food,program served 26 students in 9th through 11th grade. bills, or anything in that sense. Impact Report 2024-20257'