Teaching fitness: health in all forms
We teach fitness, which we define as all forms of health (such as physical, psychological, or organizational).
Our programs cover a wide range of activities - from education to advocacy to athletics - all aligned with our mission of teaching fitness through a fun 'summer' feeling, no matter how difficult the challenges may be.
Who We Serve
We strive to break down the systemic barriers to good health for individuals, families, and institutions.
IndividualsWe provide health-oriented scholarships, stipends, and personalized programs to people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. We are based in the USA and serve individuals worldwide.
FamiliesWe create family-friendly settings ourselves, and we equip existing wellness centers or fitness-focused spaces with the resources and training needed to be more inclusive.
InstitutionsWe provide consulting services for community-based nonprofits, medical centers, and interdisciplinary teams, collectively fostering systems-level public health improvements.
What are the different types of ‘fitness’?
Learn more about the many dimensions of personalized health here.
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Physical fitness includes how you breathe, heal, move, eat, sleep, and more.
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Learning, exploring, and stimulating new knowledge about ourselves and the world.
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Nurturing relationships, sustaining meaningful partnerships, and building connected interpersonal systems.
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Safe, supportive spaces for all to thrive.
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Accessing, affording, and managing what’s needed near- and long-term.
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Cultural, emotional, organizational, occupational, spiritual… the list goes on and on.
Program Highlights
Advocacy
We help grassroots groups, nonprofits, and public health teams solve the complex challenges impacting individual and community health.
Education
Athletics
Our most beloved source of support: classes and financial assistance to help people have fun! Individuals and families practice swimming, martial arts, yoga, sports, and more - altogether in supportive, fitness-focused spaces. We provide scholarships and operational support for health-oriented programs year-round. Education priorities include public health and personalized wellness. We work in traditional academic settings and also in community-based places/organizations.
Learn More:
About our programs: View, print, and fill in our interactive Impact Report here.
About our opportunities: Reach out to info@summertime.me with questions about scholarships, stipends, collaborations, or anything else.
About our team: Volunteers lead the organization, dedicating over 2,000 hours annually. Consider joining the team!
About our history: Summertime started in 2020 and officially incorporated in 2021. Our Founder and Director is Sarah Curup Callif, DrPH, MPA.
About our finances: Visit the IRS database for our tax forms (our EIN is 86-1295120) and contact sarah@summertime.me for audited financials.
About our supporters: We are grateful to the donors, consulting partners, and collaborators who support our mission. Donate here.

