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Beyond Limits Academics


Our Program

Launched in 2014 as a program of the Stamford Peace Basketball Club, Inc. the Beyond Limits Academic Program provides highly subsidized one-on-one  tutoring and informal mentoring to students attending Stamford Public Schools and other schools in lower Fairfield County.  Tutoring is typically conducted by upperclassmen, many of whom are referred by teachers, administrators, and other tutors.  Tutoring sessions are held at our headquarters on Long Ridge Road, which includes dedicated tutoring rooms equipped with chromebooks, school supplies, and other program materials, a lounge are with Wi-Fi for families, a kitchen with water and snacks, and academic reference books. Please click HERE to view our most recent program highlights. 

Mission

Beyond Limits mission is to further level the academic playing field and ultimately eliminate the opportunity gap for local area youth eligible for discounted services by providing high-quality, subsidized, non-school based peer-to-peer tutoring, mentoring, academic advocacy, and enrichment activities.

Core values

  • EQUITY through access: Providing accessible, high-quality academic support to bridge the opportunity gap for all students.

  • EMPOWERMENT through support: Fostering confidence and independence through personalized tutoring, enrichment programs, and informal mentoring, helping students reach their full potential. 

  • COMMUNITY through connection: Building a collaborative network among students, families, and tutors to create a supportive learning environment that drives success and emphasizing advocating skills.      

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Student sponsor

Thank you for sponsoring 5 students for the full academic year!

Jane and Neil Yaris

Chromebook Sponsors

Thank you for sponsoring the purchase of 4 Chromebooks!

Renata Weiss

Session sponsor

Thank you for sponsoring 1 student for approximately 2 months!

Keri and Carl Alton

Sponsor

Office Suites One

Jeff Goldblum, Jon Malkin, and Jim Lyman

https://officesuitesone.com

In Memory of Steven Swerdlick

Thank you to all who made a donation to Beyond Limits in memory of longtime friends and supporters, the Swerdlick family.

Interested in Participating?

Check out our participant flyer and complete the inquiry form via QR code or link below.


ACADEMIC TUTORING

  • We provide Individualized academic tutoring in math & science – generally two 1-hour sessions per week per participant, available on weekday afternoons and evenings as well as Saturdays on a personalized schedule.
  • Tutoring is conducted “peer-to-peer”, i.e. our tutors are high-achieving local high school juniors, seniors and local college students assigned to 4th thru 10th graders. Tutors and tutees rotate – with pairings based upon our assessment of current best “fit.”
  • Tutoring sessions can take place in person in our tutoring center, or remotely via Zoom, which can allow for some greater flexibility and convenience.
  • Tutoring fees are on a sliding scale and are substantially subsidized for families who are eligible to receive discounted services (formerly free or reduced-price school lunch).
  • Our approach also offers valuable informal mentoring benefits.
  • If interested in our tutoring program, please complete our inquiry form.

Interested in Tutoring?

Please see our Tutor Recruitment Flyer. Please complete the inquiry form via the embedded QR Code or click on the link below. 

Ailyn's Tutoring Reflections

Hear Ailyn tell her story of the benefits of Beyond Limits Tutoring!


Become a Sponsor

Support Beyond Limits and connect your business to our community of local students and families. 

There is a reason why corporations pay millions of dollars for sponsorships each year -- it works! Sponsorships increase brand awareness and pay significant returns. Your local business can gain this same benefit, with the bonus of making a real difference in your local community, by supporting the Beyond Limits Academic Program of Stamford Peace.  Download our 2024-2025 Sponsorship packet to learn more. 


Beyond Limits 2024 Programming

Enrichment Programming

Our enrichment and summer programs supplement our regular tutoring and academic intervention programming. To receive updates on program offerings, please follow us on social media.

We offer enrichment activities on a variety of topics, including:

  • Computer coding workshops;
  • Writing workshops;
  • College planning workshops;
  • Time management and organizational skills workshops;
  • And more!

SUMMER PROGRAMMING

Our current summer programming includes:

  • On-site and remote academic tutoring; and
  • Our 1-week middle school preparatory academy is designed to help orient incoming 6th graders (Middle School Summer Scholars Program), which includes time management, organization, note taking, study skills tutorials and much more.

2024 MSSSP