A Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools® Partner
Summer 2025...planning underway!
June 11 - July 18
Our annual summer Elinor Ross CDF Freedom School is a FREE, six-week literacy and cultural enrichment program age-appropriate for children in grades 1st-5th (whose families qualify for free/reduced lunch programs).
Accepting Applications for PAID
Summer Internships
Applications Due By: April 1st
Interviews will be held on April 17th from 3:30–4:30p.m.
in Bartoo Hall on Tech's Campus.
Notification of Hire will be on or before April 25th
Student Scholar Participants
Grades 1-5
Registration Opens March 15th
Registration Info Coming Soon...
Notified of Participation by May 5th
Freedom School Program Summary
Free books for children to take home;
90 hours dedicated to reading and literacy;
Healthy meals and snacks daily;
Activities including the arts, the sciences, and fitness;
Field trips...from picnics in the park to visiting interactive learning centers;
Events dedicated to parent, family, and community engagement.
Class of 2024
Class of 2023
Class of 2022