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Welcome to Summerbridge

About Lehigh Valley Summerbridge

Lehigh Valley Summerbridge (LVS) is a free, non-profit enrichment program hosted by Moravian Academy that is designed to assist predominantly low-income students, from nine different middle schools in the Lehigh Valley, in their quest to become a college student. These students, comprised of a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds, and multilingual speakers, are likely to be first-generation college attendees and graduates. All teachers in our program are enrolled in college degree programs and are studying education.

Our History

Established in 1993, Lehigh Valley Summerbridge serves economically deprived and academically talented seventh and eighth grade students throughout the Lehigh Valley. Over 1,000 students have actively participated in the LVS program. The program has also served hundreds of teachers, many of which are currently employed as teachers in the Lehigh Valley.

2026 Summerbridge Program Information

Welcome to the upcoming summer session. Please review the mandatory attendance dates, preparation schedules, and transportation logistics outlined below.

Important Dates

April 8 – Teacher Applications Due
June 8 – Teacher Orientation Week
June 15 – Student’s First Day
July 2-3 – No LVS, Holiday
July 23 – Last day for Students
July 24 – Last day for Teachers

Program Location

Moravian Academy
Merle-Smith Campus
4313 Green Pond Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Busing is provided. Students will be dropped off and picked up at the Merle-Smith Campus.

Meet the Program Directors

 
Stephanie Palmieri, Ph.D.
Summerbridge Director
Stephanie has served Lehigh Valley Summerbridge since 2012, previously as Assistant Director, and now as the Director. She is so proud of all of the Summerbridge students and teachers and spends the school year looking forward to the summertime when she can be reunited with them.
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Jarred Weaver
Summerbridge Assistant Director
With a tenure of more than 25 years within the Moravian Academy community, Jarred stands as a committed education professional. Currently, he assumes the roles of Assistant Director at the Merle Smith and Assistant Director of Lehigh Valley Summerbridge.
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