Building Connections: Networking Night Sparks Inspiration This week, Grace Place hosted an exciting networking event that brought together over 50 high school students and young professionals for an evening of connection, conversation, and inspiration. Organized by our Grace Place Ambassadors, the event gave juniors and seniors a unique opportunity to meet local professionals, explore different [...]
Back to School, Back to Grace Place The new school year is underway, and our students are jumping into learning and enrichment with energy and enthusiasm! This year, more than 500 students are participating in Grace Place’s after-school programs, exploring new skills, discovering passions, and building confidence in a safe, supportive environment. Our elementary students [...]
Summer Fashion Academy: Students Shine on the RunwayThis summer, our middle school students explored the world of style and creativity in our Fashion Choice Academy, thanks to a special partnership with the Bayshore Arts District. Guided by mentors JuJu Jacobs, Josey Prior, and Amanda Jaron, students learned that fashion design is more than an art [...]
High School Summer Camp Explores Careers, Nature, and Creativity This summer, Grace Place’s high school summer camp combined a strong academic program with engaging field trips to inspire curiosity, build skills, and help prevent the summer slide, the common loss of academic progress during summer break. Our academic camp provided focused learning to keep students [...]
Students Shine in Summer Choice Academy Showcase This summer, Grace Place’s Middle School Choice Academy became a stage for possibility, passion, and purpose. Over six weeks, students didn’t just attend camp—they stepped into roles as artists, athletes, leaders, designers, engineers, and changemakers. Through seven dynamic academies—Art, Golf, Quickball, Crowned for Success Leadership, A.I. Drones, Fashion & [...]
A Summer of Discovery and Learning This summer, Grace Place’s Adventure Academy was more than just a camp—it was a launchpad for discovery, growth, and joy. For elementary students, each day was a new adventure filled with hands-on learning, laughter, and unforgettable experiences. A highlight of the camp was a series of educational field trips [...]
Summer Students Prepare for Kindergarten This summer, Grace Place’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program welcomed a vibrant group of young learners to a full-day experience designed to balance academics with play. Young children didn’t just gain foundational skills for kindergarten—they discovered their potential. With every cut, scribble, story, and counting game, they grew not only in [...]
Back to School Bash Brings Smiles and Supplies to Golden Gate On Saturday, July 19, Grace Place was thrilled to welcome more than 1,250 children and parents from the Golden Gate community to our fourth annual Back to School Bash — a lively morning dedicated to preparing students for a successful year ahead. Thanks to [...]
NAVIGATING THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNING CENTER $1.4 MILLION FUNDING LOSS On July 1, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration withheld approximately $1.3 billion in funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, a key federal program of the U.S. Department of Education. This funding supports after-school and summer learning initiatives for over 1.4 million children [...]
Empowering Futures: Grace Place Scholarships Fuel Naples’ WorkforceGrace Place’s scholarship program is sparking a wave of opportunity. For over two decades, Grace Place has been a catalyst for change, and today, its college scholarship program is boosting the local workforce and economy with a new generation of dream achievers.Each year, Grace Place awards four full-ride [...]