Inspiring Summers
Join The Big Lift for our 10th Annual Inspiring Summers Program!
Students entering Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in the fall are invited to enroll in the Inspiring Summers 2025 program at participating districts. This full-day, in-person program helps strengthen language and literacy skills while fostering positive school connections.
Students will enjoy engaging activities, including reading, science, art projects, field trips, mindfulness, and more! Breakfast and lunch are provided daily.
To participate, students must be:
- enrolled in a Big Lift district in Fall 2025*
- entering kindergarten–3rd grade in Fall 2025*
*All students who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply. Priority enrollment is given to students who qualify for free or reduced price meals, those in the foster care system, students experiencing homelessness, and English language learners.
Enrollment Opens February 18
Visit your district page at one of the links below to register for Inspiring Summers 2025.
Supporting Summer Learning
Inspiring Summers is a critical program of The Big Lift. It provides students with fun and enriching summer programming that supports their language and literacy development. Summer learning loss can be one of the biggest challenges children face while learning to read. Inspiring Summers helps children practice the skills they learn during the school year–while having fun with their school community!
More Reading Resources for Kids
The Big Lift is committing to helping young readers! Our website, Let’s Read San Mateo County, is filled with information to help parents understand how children learn to read, and how to help them read at home. Start exploring it today!