REACH serves almost 200 kids in Newtown and throughout the greater Danbury area through our.. REACH 1-1 Mentorship Program
REACH Ascension Program that surrounds at-risk children with individual, research-based care and support in the areas of home, school, family, community, wellness, fine arts, and athletics
REACH OUT EXPEDITIONS that give kids in our Ascension program a chance to broaden thei
r horizons by fishing, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and learning about nature in general. Our expeditions create opportunities that promote inquiry-based learning, social skills, self-confidence, teamwork, and the importance of setting and achieving personal goals. REACH is about helping children discover and believe in their own greatness. No matter what the circumstances, REACH has a hand in recognizing individual needs and cultivating balanced solutions in the 5 Building Blocks of healthy development
Academics
Wellness
Family & Community
Fine Arts
Athletics
REACH believes that children thrive when they feel connected to a community that cares about and invests in their development. We strive to create a safe, structured, and predictable environment with a balance between unconditional love and accountability. We model and encourage empathy, tolerance, and acceptance to create resilient and compassionate leaders of tomorrow.