Our Story
A partnership built for Greenwich
Founded in 2014, Horizons at Brunswick serves 145 Greenwich public school boys each year, providing nine years of academic support and enrichment to advance educational equity.
In partnership with Brunswick School and Greenwich Public Schools, we provide the consistent support and opportunities that help boys build confidence and thrive in school and beyond.
6 Weeks
Full-day summer programming on the Brunswick campus, every year for nine years.
6 Saturdays
School-year learning and enrichment, with bilingual workshops for parents.
Year-round
Ongoing family support and communication in English and Spanish.
Opportunity changes everything
Title I schools
Most Horizons students attend Greenwich Title I schools, including Julian Curtiss, New Lebanon, Hamilton Avenue and Western Middle School.
Race & ethnicity of students
Our students are predominantly Latino/Hispanic, with Black, White, Asian/Pacific Islander and multiracial students also represented.
Parent highest level of education
Horizons families represent a range of educational backgrounds, with many parents having had limited access to higher education.
Our Students and Families
Who we serve
Within our own Greenwich community, not every child has access to the same resources and opportunities to succeed in school. Horizons helps close that opportunity gap, providing long-term academic support, enrichment, and experiences that help our students thrive.
Proven Growth
Real results.
Real futures.
Nine years of consistent academic support, enrichment and encouragement build the skills and confidence to succeed in school and beyond.
9 weeks
Reading growth
Average academic growth in reading during our six-week summer session.
13 weeks
Math growth
Average academic growth in math during our six-week summer session.
100%
Graduate from GHS
Every Horizons alumnus graduates from Greenwich High School.
100%
College acceptance
All Horizons alumni who apply to college are accepted.
Built to keep boys on track at their home schools
Timeline
The nine-year journey
Nine years of learning, relationships and opportunity create the consistency that helps students thrive.
Kindergarten
The journey begins
Students join Horizons the summer after Kindergarten, beginning nine years of academic support, enrichment and new experiences.
1st - 4th Grades
Learning and growing
Academic support, enrichment, swimming and new experiences help students build skills and confidence year after year.
5th - 7th Grades
Expanding their world
As the older boys in the program, students take part in Signature Field Trips that offer greater independence and opportunities to explore beyond the classroom.
8th Grade
Ready for what's next
The journey culminates with a Signature Field Trip to Vermont, Horizons graduation and preparation for the transition to Greenwich High School.
Voices of Horizons
“I learn a lot at Horizons each summer and it gets you really prepared for the next school year. That's for everyone — the small kids up to the big kids.”
“It's great to see at the end of each summer how these kids have grown — not only as students, but as people.”
“Before, I was getting 50’s on tests, and Horizons really helped me improve – and now in middle school I’m in Algebra Math – which I never thought I’d see myself doing.”
“And what this has done for our children...oh my gosh, I couldn't have ever afforded a program like this. ”
“I started off lacking in reading and math, and now I feel like those are my strong suits. Repeatedly coming here every summer helped me build on my academic skills. It’s definitely a strong community, like a family. It’s just something beautiful. ”
“At Horizons, my summers are interesting and enjoyable. I feel happy, safe, and known by everyone. It’s not just me who benefits; my whole family feels supported, too. Now, I’m proud to say I’m both a Horizons Volunteer and a tutor. ”
Horizons at Brunswick School
Horizons at Brunswick leadership
Our Board of Directors and Advisory Board bring together Brunswick and community leaders who share a belief in the transformative power of education.
Board of Directors
Kirsten Riemer, Board Chair
Nicole Allen, Vice-Chair
Lisa Johnston, Secretary
Frank Carroll, Treasurer
Josyl Barchue
Bob Blanch
Jill Bayer Ciporin
Marisa Femenia
Jill Bethea Frizzley
Erin Jensen
Lourdes Marti
Patricia McGuire
Beth Miranda
Jill Oberlander
Alicia Petrini
Jeffrey Prybl
Tamra Sanford
Erica Silverman
Ex Officio
Voting Member:
Tom Philip, Head of School, Brunwick School
Non-Voting Members:
Kathleen Harrington
Kathleen Signer
Advisory Board
Angelique Bell
Nancy & Jamie Better
Terry Boyd
Gretchen Bylow
Jill and John Coyle
B. Cort Delany
James DeNaut
Lisa Errico
Maryellen Feeley
Patrick Fels
Ellen Flanagan
Carlos Hernandez
Sally Mann
Lisa G. Matthews
Amy McGrath
Betsy O’Reilly
Suzanne Peisch
Angela Riera
Jeanne Savitt
Charles M. Shaffer III
Robert Taylor
Dee Winokur
Connect wITh Horizons
Contact us
Interested in supporting, applying, volunteering, or seeing us in action? Contact us to learn how you can help make a difference in Greenwich.
Sarah Perez
Executive Director
Lisa Murray
Director of Operations
Phone
203-962-6916
