Summer Programs
ARISE offers summer programs designed to empower youth socially, emotionally, politically, and academically.
Hidden Lotus Circle
July 22nd - Aug 2nd, 2024 M-F 10:00 am-3:00 pm, in partnership with CYCLE, at Roger Williams University
In this 10 series of learning exchanges, we will delve into the realms of what it means to be a changemaker and a Young Revolutionary. This workshop series, co-facilitated with ARISE lead organizers, aims to invite students to better understand themselves, their community, and critically analyze their own experiences and the broader social dynamics that shape our educational landscapes. It aims to equip them with the tools to navigate the existing system as well as tools to lead change efforts for policies and practices that serve them as whole people.
This program is free, with food and RIPTIKs provided. Capacity for each cohort will be 25 students. Engaged youth will receive a stipend upon completion of the program.
Watch a video from the 2017 Hidden Lotus Circle.
How to Register:
Sign up here.
If you have questions, please contact our Nancy Xiong at nancy@ariseducation.org
“I loved being able to talk about all these issues that affect our community and just all these concepts that are prevalent in my mind. I definitely feel this is a safe space and the people couldn’t have been more understanding and loving. Going into my senior year I would consider it about time to talk and educate about all these issues that schools don’t touch up upon. ”
Ethnic Studies
July 22nd - Aug 2nd, 2024 M-F 10:00 am-3:00 pm, in partnership with CYCLE, at Roger Williams University
In this 2-week program, we will explore our identity, hxstory, and issues that matter to us through the lens of ethnic studies. We invite students to explore the intersection of their identity markers in relation to the concept of power, privilege, and oppression. Throughout the course, students will focus on applying their understanding and analyses of their identities to various historical contexts. We will learn from communities of color intergenerational worldviews, memories, experiences, identities, narratives, and voices by engaging in conversations, examining multiple forms of media, and engaging in experiential learning opportunities.
Read more about our Ethnic Studies program here. Register here.
If you have questions, please contact our Nancy Xiong at nancy@ariseducation.org
Past Programming
POst-secondary Access
Note: Information for 2024 is TBA
This post-secondary preparation program equips rising 9th-12th graders with the skills needed to navigate the college application and admissions process. A two-week program rooted in a 6 workshop series: “Finding Your Post-Secondary Fit,” “The Mock Application,” “Rocking Your Personal Essay,” “Capturing YOU in a RESUME,” “The Importance of Financial Aid and FAFSA,” and “Entrepreneurship.” Participants will hear directly from admissions and financial aid officers and engage in mock interviews. In the second-week program, participants will explore college campuses firsthand in the New England area to deepen and broaden their own understanding of institutions of higher education.
Capacity for this program is 25 students. Engaged youth will receive a stipend upon completion of the program.
RIDE ACN Portal Registration:
Youth (for students 8-12th grade) will need to register for the All Course Network through Enroll RI. You can create an account and register for the course here. This program will be catalogued as “Post-Secondary Access Workshop Series”.
If you have questions about the registration process through Enroll RI, please contact: HelpEnrollRI@ride.ri.gov
*Safety of participating youth and staff is our priority. We will continue to assess safety levels as the date of programming nears. The program will primarily take place in person under ARISE and PPL COVID safety plans and will also allow for virtual participation.
Honoring our History and The Warriors Who Came Before Us
7/29/19-8/02/19 (M-F) 9:30am - 3:30pm, RWU Providence Campus
An interactive, experiential program for rising 9th-12th grade students to develop as researchers, historians, and storytellers of Southeast Asian history.
This program is free, with food and transportation provided.
