The SOARS Foundation was founded by Dr. Cynthia Maye. The vision of SOARS was to provide At-Risk students with summer camps to increase their critical thinking skills. The three camps that will be offered are Science Camps, Computer Programming Camps, and Basketball Camps. The Science Camps will be inquiry based labs that will allow students to go through the scientific process by using inquiry based science. Using Inquiry based science it will allow the students to use critical thinking skills throughout this process. Computer Programming Camps will allow students access to the most current technological applications that will increase the students knowledge in computer programming which will close the gap on their access to hands on programming that will solve real world problems.
Students will have access to 3D printing, drones, spheros, ozobots, and so much more. The last pillar will be basketball camps for girls that will increase their confidence as well as increase their skills on the basketball court. This will teach them teamwork as well as leadership skills. SOARS was founded on the premise of having access to the three skills will change the lives of many at-risk students. SOARS will be used to enrich the students learning experience.