Project Thrive

Welcome to Project Thrive/Proyecto Thrive

Project Thrive Today is Summit School District’s after-school program serving all elementary schools and students in grades K–5. In partnership with local organizations, we provide high-quality, engaging programs on-site from school dismissal until 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday when school is in session.
Programs include enrichment clubs, physical activity, academic support, and opportunities to connect with peers—all while strengthening the whole child through social-emotional learning, creativity, and fun.

2025- 26 Registration: What You Need to Know

• Programs run every school day until 5:30 p.m. at your child’s school.
• You will be contacted by email or text with any additional steps needed for fee-based programs, including registration or payments.
• A range of program options is available, some of which are free and others that may include a small daily fee ($1–$20 depending on the provider).

Registration Instructions:

📍Go to the PowerSchool Parent Portal:
 🔗 ssd.powerschool.com/guardian/home.html- This can be found under "Family Quicklinks" from summitk12.org

➡️ Login → Select your student → Click “Forms” on the left hand Navigation→ Follow the prompts to, "2025-2026 Proyecto Thrive Registration (Elementary After School Programs)"
 Language may be selected in PowerSchool -  Choose your language preference for receiving email communication (English, Español, Français, Русский, Українська, Tiếng Việt, 中国人)

2025- 2026 Project Thrive Community Partners:
We’re proud to work with a wide range of trusted local organizations that bring specialized expertise and dynamic programming to our schools. Past and current partners include:

• Baile Folclórico
• Breck Create
• Breckenridge History
• Breckenridge and Silverthorne Recreation Centers
• Celebrate the Beat
• Colorado Learning Connections: Club Limitless
• Echo Adventures
• Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
• Frisco Fun Club
• Girls on the Run
• High Country Soccer
• Keystone Science School
• Mathematics Pentathlon
• Mountain Top Explorium
• Rocky Mountain Music School
• Summit Lacrosse Club
• Team Summit
• The Lion Academy Tae Kwon Do
• Town of Frisco Specialty Programs
• Trek Adventure Club
• Theater SilCo Vivo
• Scoutreach
•  …and many more!

These partnerships represent a strong legacy of community collaboration to support student growth and exploration.

Get Involved:

Are you a community organization interested in partnering with Project Thrive?
Are you a parent looking to volunteer with after-school programs?

👉 Connect with Project Thrive Coordinator Zuleyma Arias at Zuleyma.Arias@Summitk12.org here to learn more and get involved.

Together, we can help every student thrive!

Want to Know More?
 You can explore additional programs and community offerings outside of the schools SummitCentral.org for:

• Community events calendar
• Program registration info for school breaks, summer, and after-school sessions
• Stay connected and never miss an opportunity!
• Community Resources

 

Summit Central

Summit Central serves as a comprehensive resource hub, providing valuable information on food resources, family and household services, health services, and youth programs. Designed to support the community, Summit Central ensures that families and individuals can easily access the essential services they need. By offering a centralized platform, Summit Central helps users navigate various support systems, connecting them with the assistance they require for everyday needs and beyond.

Project Thrive - History & Background

Equitable and Affordable solutions for working families:

The initiative began when County Commissioner Tamara Pogue convened a Community Task Force after the sudden loss of the primary elementary after-school care program on the north side of the county in the Spring of 2022, left working families scrambling. “Lack of access to after-school care keeps people from working a full day, and the end of the CATCH program exacerbated an already substantial community problem,” said Commissioner Pogue. “But Summit is a very collaborative community that can come together to solve its most difficult problems, and we look forward to seeing these efforts develop further.”

In the wake of Covid-19,  the Lake Dillon Theatre immediately expanded its Dual Language Theatre program to fill the immediate gap, and the community went to work to address more long-term issues.  Summit School District is a key partner in these efforts and has long offered its facilities free of charge for afterschool and summer care.

The long-term goal is a coordinated effort to provide equitable and affordable opportunities for working families throughout the county that parents can easily access.

Bringing the program to the kids.
Thanks to the support of Superintendent Tony Byrd, and the Summit School District, Project Thrive found a home and an ally.

“One of my priorities as the new Superintendent is working with the community and tapping into the many resources that we have here,” said Tony Byrd, Superintendent of Summit School District. “This is an excellent example of making sure that our students have academic and enrichment opportunities that help them to succeed in school, and we are pleased to accept and manage the donation and the program on behalf of the community.”

The Project Coordinator for Project Thrive is responsible for identifying program offerings, working with local providers, and developing a long-term plan. The role is currently housed under the district while The Summit Foundation oversees the initiative in conjunction with the Community Task Force.

Thanks to Breckenridge and Keystone Ski Resorts.
This initiative is made possible thanks to a $750,000 directed grant from Breckenridge and Keystone Ski Resorts. The directed grant funds are from the ski medallion program, a major revenue source for The Summit Foundation’s community support, including nonprofit grants and local scholarships. Funds will be distributed over a three-year period to the Summit School District, a critical community partner that is taking the lead to help launch and sustain the initiative.

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