As Spring Forward begins celebrating our first 20 years, we find our partnership with Augustana College woven throughout our story. From the future educators, volunteers, and mentors who have supported programs to the impactful, hands-on learning experiences that have broadened students' horizons, many of our most meaningful chapters have been written alongside Augustana.

Spring Forward is thrilled to welcome Margo Davis who has joined the team as our Program Manager! 

For the past 15 years, the Doris and Victor Day Foundation has been a steadfast champion of Spring Forward's mission, providing a level of support, trust, and partnership that has been truly transformational.

This summer, 725 students from four school districts and 23 elementary schools joined Spring Forward’s Summer Enrichment Program across eight program sites for an unforgettable season of discovery themed Exploring Our Environment: Connect, Respect, Protect. Supported by 68 community partners and powered by 120 dedicated summer staff, the program brought hands-on learning to life across the Quad Cities.

Students attending regularly spent more than 42 additional hours with certified teachers strengthening academic skills to avoid the “summer slide” and over 50 hours in enrichment through field trips and community partner outreach.