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Students say Bloomberg Summer Boost mixes academics with fun activities
Summary
Student speakers at South Bronx Early College Academy described Summer Boost as both educational and enjoyable, citing reading and math work alongside karaoke, sports and field trips.
Students at South Bronx Early College Academy described a summer program that combines academic work with recreational opportunities. One student said the program helps them "read, learn math, and still more," and listed extracurricular options including karaoke, board games, cooking and sports. The student added that the program allows them to try activities they might not have during the regular school year.
Another participant told BronxNet the program's built‑in academics let students enjoy enrichment while continuing schoolwork so they do not fall "too far behind." The comments echo the program's stated goals — to boost self‑esteem and familiarize students with school before the fall — and illustrate how students experienced both instruction and varied enrichment this summer. The transcript did not provide student names or site enrollment counts.
