As a program which adds on to the education students receive in their middle schools, REACH serves its members outside the traditional school calendar.  REACH consists of a 6-week summer session, a fall Saturday session and a spring Saturday session, as well as a winter reading project.  Accelerated classes in Math and English Language Arts as well as classes in the visual and performing arts, computer applications, research writing, public speaking, science, language and study skills define the REACH academic program.  

Summer Session: The 6-week summer session is divided into two 3-week components. The session typically begins at the beginning of July and ends in Mid-August. 

Camp REACH: The summer begins with a 3-week academic camp located at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania.  Under the close supervision and care of the REACH professional staff, students live in university residence halls and enjoy access to a wide range of academic and recreational resources on campus.  Camp REACH is designed to provide students with an accelerated academic and a leadership development program, all in the spirit of meeting new friends with similar interests and abilities. 

REACH at Regis: Upon returning to New York City from Camp REACH, students continue their summer classes at Regis High School for an additional 3 weeks.  Class days during REACH at Regis run from 8:45am to 5:00pm.

Fall Saturday Session: From mid-September to mid-December, students attend classes at Regis on 10 Saturdays.  REACH Saturdays run from 9:00am to 2:00pm and include academic course work, guidance and recreational opportunities.       
   
Winter Reading Project: Between mid-December and early March, students engage in an independent reading project designed by REACH. 
    
Spring Saturday Session: From early March to mid-May, students attend classes at Regis on 10 Saturdays.  As in the fall, REACH Saturdays run from 9:00am to 2:00pm and include academic course work, guidance and recreational opportunities.       
   
In order to graduate from REACH, students must complete three full years in the program as 6th, 7th and 8th graders.  Upon graduating, students are invited to attend a 3-week Rising 9th Grade Program at Regis.  Participation in this high school prep program marks the fourth REACH summer for members.

Links to current calendars are located on the left side of this page under REACH Documents.