Serving students on the South and West sides of Chicago

Who We Are

Horizons National is a network of high-quality, tuition-free academic and enrichment programs that close opportunity gaps for children from Pre-K through 8th grade. Since 1964, Horizons National has provided students with immersive summer learning, year-round support, and joyful experiences that build confidence, skills, and lifelong curiosity.

With 71 programs across 20 states, Horizons is unique because we: 

  1. Commit to students for the long term 
  2. Partner closely with families; and
  3. Nurture both academic growth and healthy youth development 

This proven approach helps close the opportunity gap by providing consistent, affirming experiences year after year. 

Horizons in Chicago

Horizons came to Chicago in 2018 through a partnership with the University of Chicago Charter Schools (UCCS), piloting programs that demonstrated the powerful potential of Horizons’ model in the city.  In 2023, Horizons launched a new partnership with St. Catherine–St. Lucy (SCSL), launching a program that has grown steadily each summer. In 2025, Horizons deepened its roots in Chicago by continuing the partnership with UCCS–Donoghue and growing the program at SCSL, together serving students from Pre-K through 7th grade including students from the Austin, Maywood, Auburn Gresham, Englewood, and Roseland communities.