Our program thrives from the dynamic staff that are the life-blood of our after-school and summer programs. We would like to introduce you to Vickie Duling. Vickie is one of our educators at Rock Island Academy. As a life-long Quad citizen, Vickie states “The people here are wonderful and working here has given me friendships I will cherish forever.” We are grateful for the fun-filled love for learning that Vickie brings to our programs.

Let’s catch up with Eh H’Too who started Spring Forward in 1st grade and is now a senior!

Nahant Marsh Education Center provides opportunities for kids to walk in prairies, fish for macroinvertebrates on the docks, explore trails and participate in hands-on activities in the education center.

The inaugural year first graders at Frances Willard Elementary School are now Seniors! Let’s catch up with one of those seniors, Ywa Hay Paw!

The Figge Art Museum Big Picture Program has been an instrumental program partner to Spring Forward for 11 years!

Summer learning was more important than ever this year for Jeremiah.