Enrollment
We are excited to announce that the Step Up program for the 2024–2025 academic year will convene in person.
Please be aware of our updated schedule effective from fall 2023:
- Students from Holland Middle, Macatawa Bay, Harbor Lights and other charter schools will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
- Students from Corpus Christi and Eagle Crest will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Academic Year Tutoring
Enrollment for both current and prospective students starts in the summer preceding their 6th-, 7th- or 8th-grade years. Each year, parents and students are required to complete an application and a student participation agreement. Additionally, each spring, we host a special enrollment session to invite CASA 5th-grade students and their parents to join the program.
Step Up operates as a flexible, drop-in program, allowing students to attend sessions as their individual schedules permit.
Session times are as follows:
- Holland Middle, Macatawa Bay, Harbor Lights and other charter schools: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
- Corpus Christi & Eagle Crest: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
- Transportation is available
For any questions or further information, please email us at stepup@hope.edu
Summer Camp
The Summer Step Up 2025 program is scheduled from June 16 to July 31, with a break during the week of June 30. Students are expected to attend all six weeks, with sessions running from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Monday–Thursday on TV’s campus. The camp offers a diverse range of educational and enjoyable activities, including subjects like geology, 3D printing and ukulele lessons. This summer promises to be our most exciting yet!
Please note that transportation is limited. However, breakfast and lunch will be provided daily. The Summer Step Up program is designed for students who have just completed 6th through 8th grade.
For more information, please contact stepup@hope.edu or 616.395.7020.
Summer 2025 applications will open spring 2025.
Eligibility
- 6th–8th grade
- Attends a Holland-area school
- Require additional academic assistance or mentorship
“Step Up has helped me study for class and in my assignments. This program will help me succeed in middle school and go onto high school and college.”
—Erick, Macatawa Bay
We need your support!
If you’re interested in mentoring or providing a tax-deductible donation to meet our ongoing financial needs, please let us know.
workP. 616.395.7020
stepup@hope.edu