Summer 2023 info

Program timeline:

-Orientation day Friday, June 30, 2023

-Programing runs July 10-July 15 from 8am-4pm (expect for the final day trip to Martha’s Vineyard which begins earlier and ends later due to the Ferry trip)

-Reunion day in October

Sample daily flow:

8am: Arrive at Center, breakfast is served, team building activity

8:30am: Students participate in daily 50 min lesson activity of varying topics

9:30am: Students board bus for daily field trip (lunch, snacks, and drinks included)

10am-3pm Students take part in various activities that change each day depending on location

4pm: Bus returns students to Center for pick up

Program Includes:

Free daily Breakfast, lunch, snacks & drinks

Free transportation & admission to various field trips

Future project and leadership opportunities

Student eligibility and requirements :

-Student must be a Rhode Island (public or charter) high school student in grades 10-12

-An interest in or love of history & social justice

-Students must commit to attend and be punctual for the 6 days of the program unless unwell.

-Students are responsible for communicating with Center if they are not able to participate at any point during the program

-Accepted students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the Center ( 94 Waterman St Providence)

-Accepted students must attend a half-day orientation on June 30th before the start of the program

2023 Welcome Letter:

Congrats! You have been accepted to Simmons Center Black & Indigenous Summer Institute for summer 2023!  The co-facilitators and I loved getting to know you through your thoughtful application answers and we are all excited to meet and build with you in July!