Under normal circumstances, summertime is particularly challenging for youth and families in our urban neighborhood. The summer of 2020 will be far from normal! COVID-19 prompted months of distance learning followed by widespread civil unrest as the result of the killing of George Floyd.

Banyan kids have been isolated in their homes, and the lack of opportunities increases the achievement gap. BUT BANYAN YOUTH AND FAMILIES have a different type of opportunity. At Banyan, we offer 7 weeks of summer programming for maximum engagement. We have been utilizing the guidelines from the CDC and MN Department of Health to ensure everyone's safety as we:

1. Provide an enhanced ACADEMIC EMPHASIS to help youth close the education gap created by school closures and distance learning.

2. Address the SOCIAL EMOTIONAL NEEDS youth have experienced due to social distancing and neighborhood unrest.

3. Offer a fun and exciting outlet for youth to engage in PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES and play.

Go ahead, jump in with us for a great summer!

Your support will help ensure we deliver a program full of learning and memory making!