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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Building Big Skills with Our Littlest Learners This summer, our rising VPK students—preschoolers who are gearing up to enter our Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program this fall—have been hard at work… playing! But at Grace Place, play is serious business. Our rising VPK students attend with their parents, laying the groundwork for a strong school-to-home connection. [...]
STEM Takes Center Stage in Grace Place’s Putt-Putt Engineering Challenge At Grace Place, summer learning means getting hands-on, thinking big, and having a little fun along the way. This week, our high school students took on the Putt-Putt Engineering Challenge, where teams worked together to design and build their own custom mini-golf holes—bringing classroom concepts [...]
Two Powerful Gifts Making a Lasting Impact at Grace Place The Grace Place mission to empower children and families through education is only possible through the generosity and commitment of our community partners. This month, we are thrilled to recognize two incredible charitable gifts that are helping us continue this vital work. We extend our [...]
Summer Learning in Action: Grace Place Launches STEM-Enriched Camp Grace Place middle and high school students kicked off Summer Adventure Academy with energy, enthusiasm, and a full slate of enrichment opportunities designed to empower and inspire. Far more than just a break from school, this camp is a continuation of Grace Place’s year-round commitment [...]