In elementary school, I thought being smart was a curse. The other kids gave me shade, made fun of me, and called me names. Even some of my friends didn’t get why I liked learning and wanted something better for myself. Since going through Pathfinder, I feel great about being smart and wanting to learn.
Pathfinder is a fun, challenging after-school & summer program that prepares kids like you and me— high-achieving 5th–8th graders from New Haven Public Schools— to dream, learn, and succeed.
“Pathfinder changed the way I interact with people. I was real shy before. After going to Pathfinder and feeling comfortable with my abilities, I started to blossom and think of myself as smart.”
~ Darrell, Pathfinder alumnus, student at Cheshire Academy
“Pathfinder became a match made in heaven for my son. Not only did he excel, but all these different prep schools wanted him. I’m all excited because now my son is getting ready to graduate from Princeton.”
“It helped him develop personally. He wanted to give back more because of what he received through Pathfinder, so he volunteered throughout his freshman and sophomore year.”