Summer Readiness
Know Exactly Where Your Summer Program Stands
A free 8-minute self-assessment for OST and summer program leaders. Answer 12 questions across six operational pillars and get an immediate score with personalized recommendations.
Six Operational Pillars
What the Assessment Evaluates
Each pillar represents a core operational area. Your responses generate a score from 0 to 6 per pillar, and an overall readiness score out of 36.
Pillar 01
Curriculum & Programming
How your learning framework is structured and how student progress is measured throughout the season.
Pillar 02
Staffing & Talent
Your hiring pipeline, turnover patterns, staff development structures, and team stability entering the season.
Pillar 03
Operations & Safety
Operational documentation, compliance management, and safety protocols across all program sites.
Pillar 04
Financial Health
Funding stability, budget alignment with program outcomes, and your financial planning practices.
Pillar 05
Leadership & Management
Leadership capacity, succession planning structures, and how your program sets and tracks strategic direction.
Pillar 06
Community & Partnerships
External partnership networks, family engagement structures, and your program's ties to the community it serves.
0
Programs Assessed
Across OST and K-12 networks
36
Maximum Score
Two questions per pillar, scored 0 to 3
6
Operational Pillars
Curriculum through community
~8
Min Avg Completion
For most program directors
Ready to see where your program stands? The assessment takes about 8 minutes.
Program Readiness Assessment
Next Step
Ready to Move From Score to Strategy?
Your readiness score is a starting point. A GSW consultant can help you turn it into a concrete plan built around your program's specific context, capacity, and timeline.