30 Scholars.
6 Weeks.
Lifelong Impact.
Why choose us?
Naptown Freedom Schools offers the CDF Freedom Schools model, a one-of-a-kind, effective program. We are the only nonprofit bringing the CDF curriculum to Annapolis, and it is entirely free of charge to families. We will enroll scholars in elementary and middle school to experience Freedom Schools. Learn more about our unique program below!
Our program will operate at Eastport United Methodist Church.
Integrated Reading Curriculum
The IRCʼs main goal is to foster a love of reading in scholars Grades K-12 with weekly themes and engaging books. The IRC Booklist consists of 100+ titles selected by a committee of educators, community organizers, award-winning literary creators, and CDF staff members. They represent a spectrum of cultural experience and encourage scholars to dream – and scholars take home a book at the end of each week.
Week 1: I can make a difference in myself
Week 2: I can make a difference in my family
Week 3: I can make a difference in my community
Week 4: I can make a difference in my country
Week 5: I can make a difference in the world
Week 6: I can make a difference with hope, education, and action
Sample Daily Schedule
8:00 - 8:30 AM
8:30 - 9:00 AM
9:00 - 10:30 AM
10:30 - 10:45 AM
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Breakfast with Children and Staff
Harambee!
Integrated Reading Curriculum
Morning Break
Integrated Reading Curriculum
11:45 - 12:00 PM
12:00 - 1:00 PM
1:00 - 3:00 PM
3:00 - 3:30 PM
D.E.A.R. Time
Lunch with Children
Afternoon Activities
Dismissal
Harambee!
Harambee means “let’s pull together” in Swahili, and at CDF Freedom Schools sites Harambee is the opening activity during which students sing, dance, cheer, and get excited for a day of learning. It’s a moment to reset and Get Hype!
Parental Development
All sites have weekly parent meetings focused on educational and social development of children, parenting, CDF initiatives, and other activities to build parent empowerment and success. Parents are important partners in their child’s education and are encouraged to participate in many ways.
Freedom Summer Finale
The Finale serves as the culminating event for the summer in which scholars prepare a presentation/performance for parents and community members. It’s a great time for our village to support scholars and share in all their hard work during their 6 weeks at Freedom Schools.
National Day of Social Action
NDSA is a collective effort to pass the mic to our youth. Sites around the country organize protests and events, led by scholars, annually on the third Wednesday in July. Past topics include: Voting, Environmental Justice, Gun Violence, Banned Books, and Mental Health.
Afternoon Activities and Field Trips
Every day, scholars will participate in afternoon activities, which can vary according to a site’s interests. Some examples are sports, dance, STEM activities, and gardening. Additionally, scholars are taken on a field trip each week for further enrichment!
D.E.A.R. Time
Drop Everything And Read! This is the time we give scholars to pick any book they’d like and enjoy reading.