MEDIA ADVISORY
San Diego Unified and San Diego Foundation Kick Off the Fourth Summer of Level Up, a Free Program for San Diego Unified Students
June 7, 2024
WHAT: The San Diego Unified School District celebrates its fourth year of Level Up, a summer enrichment program offered to San Diego Unified students. In collaboration with San Diego Foundation, the free, top-tier programs include sports camps, STEAM- and arts-based experiences, and accelerated learning opportunities. Nearly 50 local nonprofits provide students with enrichment opportunities, as well as week-long camps throughout the city, at no cost to San Diego Unified families. This year’s participating nonprofits include Zoological Society of San Diego, La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Air & Space Museum, and Ocean Discovery Institute, among others. Various enrichment sessions will run from June 12 through August 9.
WHEN: 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2024
WHERE: Clark Middle School, 4388 Thorn Street, San Diego, CA 92105
SPEAKERS AVAILABLE:
- Kevin Martin, Principal, Clark Middle School
- Dr. Lamont Jackson, Superintendent, San Diego Unified
- Shana Hazan, President, Board of Education
- Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, Member, Board of Education, San Diego Unified
- Tobie Pace, Senior Director, Extended Learning Opportunities, San Diego Unified
- Danielle Elenes Reyes, Eighth Grade Student, Clark Middle School, San Diego Unified
- Pamela Gray Payton, VP, Chief Impact & Partnerships Officer, San Diego Foundation
- Arthur Soriano, Founder & CEO, Youth Empowerment’s Finest
- Liz Ramírez, CEO, Chicano Federation
VISUALS: Trinity One Theatre Troupe Inc. students will perform a musical number from one of their summer 2024 productions.
BACKGROUND: Level Up was created in 2021 by the San Diego Unified School District in partnership with San Diego Foundation, thanks to a multi-million dollar commitment by the San Diego Unified Board of Education. The Level Up program features summer activities offered by nearly 50 local nonprofits in communities across the county. Level Up is part of a comprehensive effort by San Diego Unified to help provide district students with meaningful summer experiences to enhance their academics and provide social and emotional supports for the fall.
San Diego Foundation: San Diego Foundation inspires enduring philanthropy and enables community solutions to improve the quality of life in our region. Our strategic priorities include advancing racial and social justice, fostering equity of opportunity, building resilient communities, and delivering world-class philanthropy to realize our vision of just, equitable, and resilient communities. Our Education Initiatives support K-12 and higher education programs to extend opportunity to San Diego students as they prepare for success in life and work. For more than 47 years, SDF and its donors have granted more than $1.4 billion to support nonprofit organizations strengthening our community. Learn more at SDFoundation.org.
San Diego Unified School District: With nearly 100,000 students enrolled in Universal Transitional Kindergarten through high school, more than 13,000 employees, and 226 educational facilities, San Diego Unified is California’s second-largest school district. San Diego Unified serves a diverse student population representing more than 60 languages and dialects. Learn more at sandiegounified.org.
*This event is for professional journalists. Please confirm attendance in advance: communications@sandi.net
MEDIA CONTACT: Marisa Berumen, Communications Department, mberumen@sandi.net, (619) 847-6029
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