Program Info
Lifelong learning starts here
Each summer, CAN offers a 4-week summer learning experience that is engaging, interactive, and fun. Our programs are free for students, with bus transportation, supplies, and healthy lunches and snacks provided each day.
The CAN Experience
The Compass Academy Network program provides educational enrichment and personalized guidance to support students’ growth and development into confident individuals, students, and citizens.
Students are exposed to a variety of hands-on classes, where they gain new skills, explore new ideas, and find inspiration for their futures—all while making friends and having fun.
The CAN program is designed for students to return each summer during their middle school years. Participation throughout all of middle school maximizes the benefits of the program.
Our Mission
CAN is a non-profit that supports education in rural communities by providing free summer enrichment programs for middle school students and by developing a pipeline of committed and qualified educators in rural communities.
CAN Students Are Inspired To:
Find joy in learning while gaining academic and social skills
Develop a deeper understanding of their own strengths and passions
Make friends and connect with teachers, Peer Mentors, and other students
PEER MENTOR PROGRAM
Peer Mentors provide support and guidance to students while gaining paid, hands-on experience and professional skills working alongside experienced educators.
OUR CURRICULUM
Our unique and interactive curriculum engages students in Creative Writing, Math & Decision Making, Civics, Career Pathways, Art, Personal Development, and Team Building.
FIELD TRIPS
Every Friday during the program, CAN students embark on field trips in their local region to enhance their classroom experiences. From museums to nature preserves, these outings really bring learning to life.
TESTIMONIALS
IN THEIR WORDS
Students
I enjoy being a Peer Mentor because I like helping kids find joy in learning. Being able to see them grow and see the value of a good education is really rewarding.
2019 Peer Mentor
Compass Academy Network - Joplin
CLAYTON CARNAHAN
Program Director
Student Eligibility
CAN is open to students entering grades 6-9 with a GPA of 2.5 or better and recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or administrator. Preference is given to students who qualify for the National School Lunch Program.
Peer Mentor Eligibility
Our paid internships are for current college students (or recent grads) interested in working with middle school-age children. Candidates must be 18 or older, with a minimum 2.8 GPA. Preference is given to education majors.
APPLY FOR CAN
Join us for a summer of hands-on learning and social interaction in a close-knit community. Submit an application today—and discover just how far you can go.
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