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Horizons at The Ethel Walker School

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The first all-girls Horizons program in the country, hosted by The Ethel Walker School for girls.

Horizons at The Ethel Walker School builds brighter futures for underserved girls from Hartford by creating year-round academic, artistic, and athletic opportunities, nurturing potential, and inspiring individual dreams in a safe and supportive community.

- Provides a six-week, full-day educational enrichment summer session for Hartford public school students with a range of academic abilities
- Blends exceptional academics with cultural enrichment and swimming instruction
- Reflects the culture, values and educational standards of The Ethel Walker School

Founded in 1911, The Ethel Walker School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school for girls grade six through 12 in beautiful Simsbury, Conn. With its rich history of embodying the "private school, public purpose" philosophy, Walker’s is proud to partner with Horizons. Horizons at The Ethel Walker School is the first Horizons program in greater Hartford, and the nation's first Horizons experience exclusively for girls. See our Newsletters Here: https://us11.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=726e8332c97fbd2dd1d3973a3&id=75e8cfc83e

10/23/2026

Give girls opportunities, encouragement, and a community that believes in them and watch what happens.🌟✨

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10/21/2026

Give girls opportunities, encouragement, and a community that believes in them and watch what happens. 🌟✨

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10/13/2026

👋 Say hello to our 2026–2027 The Ethel Walker School volunteers for Horizons!

As part of our ongoing partnership, student leaders Pe’yton and Asha led a volunteer training day to prepare our volunteers for the start of Saturday Academy at the end of October. 🎉

Many of our student volunteers have been part of the Horizons community for years, serving both during the academic year and in our summer program. Now they are welcoming the new volunteers, sharing their experiences, and modeling what it means to show up for their community. 🌟

We’re so grateful for these dedicated students who continue to lead by example and help our Horizons community grow. Here’s to another amazing year of learning, connection, and impact!

Join us in welcoming our 2026–2027 volunteer team👏

10/08/2026

Last month, Horizons at The Ethel Walker School celebrated something at the heart of our work: community 💙

Our inaugural Horizons Thank You Breakfast brought together the students, families, supporters, and friends who make this work possible. It was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when a community comes together around girls and their futures.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who supports Horizons at The Ethel Walker School. Your generosity creates opportunities, builds confidence, and nurtures a sense of possibility for the incredible girls in our program.

One of the most meaningful moments of the morning was hearing directly from our students and families. Their stories offered a glimpse into the inpact of Horizons—from increased confidence and educational opportunity to stronger school attendance and performance.

For those who couldn’t join us, you can hear their stories too.🎥 We’re pleased to share the video of our student panel from the breakfast, a beautiful reminder of why this community matters and what we can make possible together.

Watch the student panel: link in bio

Thank you for being part of the Horizons at The Ethel Walker School community and for believing in our girls! 💙

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10/01/2026

Did you miss us on your feed? We missed you back!
It’s healthy to take some time away…

Speaking of time away—our team took a trip to the Southend of Hartford to visit one of our partners Kennelly School 🐝🏫

We visited with some of our summer teachers and staff, spoke with some prospective students and families all while admiring their newsly renovated classroom spaces!

This all just kick-started excitement for Saturday Academy and Enrollment season which are right around the corner. We cannot wait to see our students faces again soon! ♥️

08/19/2026

The power of Horizons is often best understood through the eyes of the families and advocates who experience its impact firsthand. 💙

Meet Emily R., a Horizons advocate who has helped four girls access Horizons at The Ethel Walker School program through her commitment to families in the greater Hartford community.

Through her years in public education and her work as a volunteer refugee advocate, Emily has connected with families building new lives in the Hartford area. She recognized that many children, especially new English language learners, may not have access to summer academic support and enrichment.

In her words:
“All of the girls that I know who have attended Horizons thought the program was fantastic! They loved their teachers, made new friends, enjoyed the community lunches, the field trips, and so much more, and they look forward to returning to Horizons each summer.”

Emily has also witnessed the confidence that grows throughout the summer:

“I have seen firsthand how they become more confident and learn to take appropriate risks.”

This is the power of Horizons and the power of a community that believes every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

We’re grateful for the guardians, advocates, donors, volunteers, and partners who help make Horizons possible. Your support opens doors and creates possibilities. 💙

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08/17/2026

It’s kind of chic to be a Horizons at The Ethel Walker School student.✨

It’s kinda chic to learn in an all-girls environment where you’re encouraged to be curious, courageous, challenged, supported and completely yourself. 💙

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08/03/2026

Week 5 was all about celebrating our students and everything they’ve accomplished this summer! 💙☀️

From welcoming returning families and new friends to our Student Showcase, to testing our engineering skills during the STEAM Boat Launch, our girls had so many opportunities to shine. We wrapped up the week with unforgettable adventures at Burr Pond, Stratton Brook, and West Hill Lake, where students paddled with Main Stream Canoes & Kayaks and put their swimming, water safety, teamwork, and confidence into action.

What an incredible way to celebrate a summer of learning, growth, and fun. We couldn’t be prouder of our Horizons girls! 🌊🚣‍♀️✨

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07/12/2026

💙 Every child deserves the chance to feel confident in the water.

A huge THANK YOU to Step Into Swim and Stewie the Duck Swim School for their incredible $5,000 grant supporting Horizons at The Ethel Walker School’s swim program! 🏊‍♀️

For many of our students, learning to swim is about so much more than fun, it’s about building confidence, staying safe, and discovering new opportunities. Nearly half of our new students arrive unable to swim or feeling nervous around water.

With the help of this grant, every student receives 3 swim lessons each week throughout our six-week summer program, building lifesaving water safety skills and confidence that will last a lifetime.

And then comes the best part! 🌊 From exploring Burr Pond and Stratton Brook to kayaking the Farmington River with Main Stream Canoe & Kayak LLC, our students get to celebrate their progress with unforgettable outdoor adventures.

Thank you for investing in our students, their safety, and their futures. Together, we’re creating stronger, safer swimmers one splash at a time. 💦🫧💙

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07/11/2026

POV: You’ve been loving all the content of smiling students engaged in activities, but your itching to see the program first hand…

We got you!

We have three upcoming visit days for you this summer:

🌟 Tuesday, July 14 8:30-:10:00 a.m.
🌟 Wednesday, July 22 12:30-2:00 p.m.
🌟 Tuesday, July 28 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

➡️Just pick which day works best for you, bring your friend, and let us know by RSVP in our link in bio or on our story.

Can’t make those days but still want to show love? Share this post to help us connect with community that values our work!🤝

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230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT
06070

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 3:30pm
Thursday	8am - 3:30pm
Friday	8am - 3:30pm

Website

https://www.horizonsethelwalker.org/

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