Summer Program

Summer is a special time for us at the School of Peace. As we do every week, it is a chance to be and grow together. Except the summer brings with it unique opportunities to spend full days together and explore the city. From Orchard beach to farms upstate, we like to see and do something new each week. The summer culminates in a weekend away together, which for many children is their first time away from the Bronx and is always a highlight for children and adults

Our summer program is also a chance for us to make sure that children do not fall behind in school or socially without the structure of school. We continue our one-on-one tutoring with the help of college and graduate students who help prevent the summer slide. Even for those who do not receive one-on-one tutoring, our weekly appointments are a way to maintain contacts with them and provide structure to their week.

All adults that help with the program are completely volunteered and all trips are only possible because of the generous support of many people! Your help goes directly to the children and summer expenses.

Thank you!

School of Peace

The School of Peace is a free mentorship program for children in the Belmont area of the Bronx. Our program serves children ages 5 to 12. Led by volunteers from the Community of Sant'Egidio, an international non-profit dedicated to serving vulnerable populations around the world, the children are encouraged to be leaders of peace in their community through service and friendship. Every Saturday we bond with the children by playing, reading, and supporting their academic growth. We also engage in meaningful discussions about current social issues, both locally and globally, while teaching values such as peace, respect, and generosity through academic, arts, and crafts activities. Occasional field trips, neighborhood service projects, and holiday celebrations are also an integral part of the program.

If you wish to learn more or join us, email us at santegidiousa@gmail.com.

For more information on the Community of Sant’Egidio, please visit our website.

School of Peace

Summer 2025