Current State of Programs

Currently, Bridges works with 155 East Baltimore youth ages 9-18. About 20 rising fourth grade students enter Bridges each year via Bridges’ Summer Institute.  Following that first summer in the program, students receive access to:

 ---Continued participation in the five week summer institute through the  summer before ninth grade (6 summers total)

---A once a week winter/spring after school program during the fourth and  fifth grade years

---One-on-one middle school guidance support during the fall of 5th grade

---About 5 weekend mentoring field trips each year from sixth grade - end of high school

---One-on-one high school guidance support during the fall of 8th grade

---Paid summer jobs and college preparation during high school summers

---Supplemental academic / social support during middle and high school on an as needed basis