What you need to know:

Summer 2027 Re-Enrollment and Applications are open now! Click here to submit your application. Horizons at DCD families, please check your email inbox for further instructions on this process and email idonovan@dcds.net with any questions.

The 2027 Summer Program will run from June 28th to August 6th.

  1. Horizons at DCD is a 6-week summer enrichment program that takes place on the campus of Dedham Country Day School.
  2. All Horizons students make a 10-year commitment to the program, and points of entry are Pre-K & K.
  3. All families and new students must qualify for our program based on the federal income guidelines. Below is how we determine whether a family and or new student qualifies. Families must submit either of the following documents:
    1. First Page of 1040
    2. Unemployment Letter
  4. Horizons at DCD has partnerships with schools in the Boston Public School System and the Dedham Public School System. The majority of our enrolled students were recommended by teachers from these partner schools.
  5. Each year priority is given to eligible students that attended the previous summer.
  6. Priority to new openings in lower grades (Pre-K & K) is given to siblings of currently enrolled students.
  7. If a student does not return, we fill their spot. This is rare and generally there are not openings in grades above Pre-K and K.
  8. Horizons at DCD does not have openings for 8th grade.
  9. Re-enrollment typically begins in October and ends in January.
  10. New applicant recruitment and enrollment typically begins in October. Application deadline is March 1, 2026.

Each day begins at 8:15 AM and students are dismissed at 3:00 PM. We provide breakfast, lunch and a snack daily.  Transportation is also provided for students locally. 

If you have any questions regarding, the application process or the Summer Program in general, please contact Indya Donovan-Pinot at idonovan@dcds.net or 781-355-6362.