How To Use This Site

Parents & Families

Welcome

Finding the right summer programming for your child shouldn’t be hard, but for families with children who have disabilities, mental health concerns or who struggle academically, choosing a program with the right support is tricky.

This site uses the wisdom shared by Connecting for Kids families to help you make informed choices for your family. We’ve gathered the information that is most important to you – from accessibility to IEP goals – so you can focus on your child instead of calling providers.

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Verified Listings

This site includes two listing types – verified and unverified. Learn what that means.

Site Search

The site search lets you narrow programs within a set distance from where you live. Learn more.

Advanced Search

Advanced search lets you narrow programs based on many different needs. Find out how to use it.

Screenshot of a sample listing, showing the verification status for the current year.

Verified Listings

What is ‘Verified?”

This site includes two listing types: “Verified” and “Unverified.”

A Verified listing means that Connecting for Kids staff has received new program information (like dates, pricing or themes) for the summer ahead.

An Unverified listing means that we are using data from the previous summer so you know that a program has happened in the past and may happen again.

Because things can change, we encourage you to contact providers directly for any program you’re considering.

How To

Site Search

The site search lets you browse by three main categories (age, region or time) or use a zip code search to find programs near you

Search screenshot with callout pointing to Preschool category. Callout text reads, "click links to see programs in different categories - for example, "all preschool programs."
Search screenshot with callout pointing to Preschool category.
Search screenshot with callout pointing to text search field. Callout text reads, "search on provider name, program name, city where the program takes place, or description."
Search screenshot with callout pointing to text search field.
Search screenshot with callouts pointing to the miles field and the zip code field. Callout text reads, "choose the distance you're able to travel" and "enter your zip code."
Search screenshot with callouts pointing to the miles field and the zip code field.

How To

Advanced Search

FEELING OVERWHELMED?

Ask Us!

Ask Us is a free parent-to-parent phone call where you can get 1:1 support and resources for any concern about your child.

We’ll help you find the right summer programming for your family.