Research continuous to be released on the benefits of summer learning, benefits such as increased collaboration amongst students and confidence building. Additionally, the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) recently endorsed the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) brief “Curbing Summertime Weight Gain Among America’s Youth.” The brief states, “Policies supporting high quality, affordable summertime programming that leverages existing school and community resources could cost-effectively reverse the obesity epidemic” through summer learning programs reinforcing healthy eating behavior and physical activity. Click here, to read more about how Summer Learning Programs curb summer weight gain.