BPS Summer Learning / 5th Quarter
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Summer programs for 2022 are now available.
Explore and register:
- Review the list below.
- Find the ones that interest you and your student. Our schools and partners are offering exciting opportunities to learn, explore, and grow.
- Be sure to check out "Eligibility/Registration" to see if your child qualifies.
Note: Some programs are open to all BPS students, some for certain ages, and others are by invitation only. - Have questions? School Family Liaisons and others in your school can help.
- Please note that some sites offer extended days, meals prepared on-site, and transportation (following BPS policy). These are noted in the Registration Portal.
Apply for the programs on School Mint.
Read the slides, How to Register Your Student for Summer Programs.
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Elementary School - Grades K-5
ACEDONE
Summer Learning Academy
Our Summer Learning Academy targets students from the immigrant community while building on our After-School Program educational focus which includes experiences beyond the classroom. Over the course of five weeks, students participate in field trips, STEM challenges, cultural events, health/wellness, leadership, and art.
For: Grades 2-9
Location: Hennigan Elementary, Jamaica Plain
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Contact: Zeena Mohamed, summerlearningacademy@acedone.org
Website: acedone.org
Adams/Alighieri
Summer Learning Academy
Academic and enrichment opportunities with support from community partners. Students receive targeted instruction in ELA and Math from licensed teachers, while exploring themes connected to social and environmental justice in their community. One day a week, students will take sailing lessons at Piers Park Sailing Center. Enrichment offerings include MIT’s Lego Robotics, VOLO Kids, and Doc Wayne.
For: Grades 3-6
Location: Alighieri Montessori School, East Boston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 am
Contact: Rogelia Cruz Estrada de Quinn, rcruzestradadequinn@bostonpublicschools.org
Blackstone School
Summer Learning Academy
The program focuses on reading, writing, and math. Students will also get to enjoy the arts through music and dance.
For: Grades 3-6
Location: Blackstone School, South End
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: Lorraine Moyo, lmoyo@bostonpublicschools.org
Boston Plan for Excellence
Summer Learning Academy
DSNCS Summer Learning Academy supports students through July and August with academic interventions and enrichment activities that prevent summer learning loss, build social and emotional skills, and prepare students for their next grade level. The program includes STEM-related field trips and culminates with an end-of-year celebration.
For: Grades 1-5
Location: Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/19
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Elijah Heckstall, eheckstall@dudleystreetschool.org
Website: www.bpe.org/dudley-street-neighborhood-charter-school
BPS STEM Department
STEAM Academy for Change
The STEAM Academy for Change is for students interested in STEAM. We develop young scholars who are innovators and who want to help create change within their communities. Students experience hands-on learning that helps them develop the skills & content required in STEAM professions.
For: Grades K1-8
Location: King K-8 School, Dorchester
Dates: 7/6 - 8/10
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Contact: Elizabeth Milewski, ekenney2@bostonpublicschools.org, and Rubens Dort, rdort@bostonpublicschools.org
BPS Summer Early Focus
East Zone EEC
The SEF program builds on children’s learning during the school year, highly engaging and child-driven. 2/20, teacher/student ratio, using the Summer Early Focus curriculum. Students continue to engage in high-quality instructional practices, take walking field trips, and have structured and unstructured play opportunities.
For: Grades K1-3
Location: Summer Early Focus at East Boston EEC, East Boston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Contact: Solange Marsan, smarsan@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.bpsearlylearning.org/summer-early-focus
BPS Summer Early Focus
Ellison Parks
The SEF program builds on children’s learning during the school year and is highly engaging and child-driven. We have two teachers for 20 students in K0-2nd, using the SEF curriculum. Students will engage in high-quality instructional practices, take walking field trips, and have structured and unstructured play opportunities.
For: Grades K1-3
Location: Ellison Parks, Mattapan
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Contact: Solange Marsan, smarsan@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.bpsearlylearning.org/summer-early-focus
BPS Summer Early Focus
Orchard Gardens
The SEF program builds on children’s learning during the school year, highly engaging and child-driven. 2/20, teacher/student ratio in K0-2nd grade, using the Summer Early Focus curriculum. Students will continue to engage in high-quality instructional practices, take walking field trips, and have structured and unstructured play opportunities.
For: Grades K1-3
Location: Orchard Gardens, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Contact: Solange Marsan, smarsan@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.bpsearlylearning.org/summer-early-focus
BPS Summer Early Focus
West Zone ELC
The SEF program builds on children’s learning during the school year, which is engaging and child-driven. A 2/20 teacher/student ratio. K0-2nd grade, using the Summer Early Focus curriculum. Students will continue to engage in high-quality instructional practices, take walking field trips, and have structured and unstructured play opportunities.
For: Grades K1-3
Location: Summer Early Focus at West Zone ELC, Jamaica Plain
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Contact: Solange Marsan, smarsan@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.bpsearlylearning.org/summer-early-focus
Boston Scores
Summer Learning Academy
Join the Boston Scores Summer Learning Academy at East Boston’s Mario Umana Academy! This summer, we invite 100 rising 4th-8th graders to participate in BPS summer learning courses taught by licensed teachers, as well as soccer, arts, and field trips led by Scores coach-mentors 5 days per week.
For: Grades 4-8
Location: Mario Umana Academy, East Boston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Contact: Ivelisse Mendoza, ivelisse@bostonscores.org
Website: www.bostonscores.org/summer-learning-academy
Boston’s Higher Ground
Surround Care Coalition Summer Learning Academy
Boston’s Higher Ground is a program of educational and social-emotional support. The program includes structured learning, local half-day trips, and weekly excursions to Thompson Island.
For: Grades K1-6
Location: King K-8 School, Dorchester
Dates: 7/11 - 8/12
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Jokaimy Caceres, jokaimy@higherground-boston.org
Website: www.higherground-boston.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
Hennigan Club Summer Learning Academy
This summer program includes project-based learning in math and reading instruction and afternoon enrichment activities in the arts, sports, health & wellness, and leadership opportunities. There are plenty of outdoor physical activities, field trips, and unique and challenging experiences.
For: Grades 4-5
Location: OG BGCB, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Contact: Russ Lamberti, rlamberti@bgcb.org
Website: www.bgcb.org
Catholic Charities of Boston
Teen Center at St. Peter’s Summer Learning Academy
The Teen Center operates a full-day program for nine weeks for middle and high school students. The program includes academic support, enrichment, sports, recreation, wellness, focus groups, and weekly field trips in the community and to the beach.
For: Grades 5-12
Location: Teen Center at St. Peter’s, Dorchester
Dates: 6/27 - 8/26
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Contact: Joao Dos Santos, Joao_dossantos@ccab.org
Website: www.ccab.org
Center for Arabic Culture
Summer Learning Academy
CAC Arabic and art program. The program welcomes children and youth to learn the Arabic language and culture through academic activities, music instruction, and artful adventures. Students learn to read, write, and speak in Arabic. They learn Arabic music and enjoy singing in Arabic. No prior language knowledge is required.
For: Grades K2-3
Location: Hennigan School, Jamaica Plain
Dates: 6/19-8/28
Hours: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Contact: Alma Richeh, info@cacboston.org
Website: cacboston.org
Courageous Sailing
Swim Sail Science
This fun and free intensive program combines environmental science-themed reading, writing, and math with sailing lessons, swimming instruction, and hands-on science. It is geared towards students who are at risk of summer learning loss, slightly below grade level, and/or from low-income households. Most students attend Courageous Sailing’s partner schools.
For: Grades 4-5
Location: Charlestown (Pier 4), Charlestown
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Alexe Taylor, ypfrontdesk@courageoussailing.org
Website: courageoussailing.org
David A. Ellis
Summer Learning Academy
Together we can. Together we will. The Ellis is committed to serving the academic and social wellness needs of our students, so that each child understands the complexities of the world around them, identifies the strength of their voice, and makes changes.
For: Grades 3-6
Location: King K-8 School, Dorchester
Dates: 7/4-8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Nicole Elliott, Nelliott@bostonpublicschools.org
Donald McKay K-8 School
OEL Summer School
The purpose of the McKay Summer Program for English Learners (ELs) is to provide EL students from the McKay with high-quality, remote academic summer programming and in-person enrichment opportunities in the East Boston neighborhood.
For: Grades 2-6
Location: O'Donnell Elementary, East Boston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Arlyn Madsen-Bond, amadsenbond@bostonpublicschools.org
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
STEAM Ahead Summer Learning Academy
The STEAM Ahead - Summer Learning Academy @The Sarah Greenwood School is a free, 5-week, dual-language (Spanish), extended day, summer program for rising 4th and 5th-grade students in Boston Public Schools. Students will explore Science, Technology, Computer Science, Coding, Robotics, Sports, Health & Wellness Activities, and Field Trips.
For: Grades 5-6
Location: Sarah Greenwood School, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Contact: Alix Holder, info@westeamahead.org
Website: www.westeamahead.org/summer
Grew Elementary School
Summer Program
Come learn and grow with us at the Grew. This summer we intend on engaging students through community-building activities, rigorous instruction, and exploration of our neighborhood and city.
For: Grades 1-6
Location: Ohrenberger School, West Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/8
Hours: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: Natasha Gordon, ngordon2@bostonpublicschools.org
Hale Education
Hale Outdoor Learning Adventures
Hale collaborates with partner schools within BPS to provide a high-quality educational and engaging camp program. Combining the work of licensed teachers, trained Hale Camp Counselors, and program activity specialists, Hale is able to nurture students’ love of learning and curiosity about the outdoors through formative experiences.
For: Grades 4-5
Location: Hale, Westwood
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:45 pm
Contact: Jackie Ross, jross@hale1918.org
Website: hale1918.org/climb-the-mountain/hola
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
Summer Learning Program
The HK Summer Learning Program is a 5-week, full-day learning experience for students. In partnership with MGH/IHP, we provide a learning experience that helps prevent summer learning loss, eliminate opportunity gaps, foster social-emotional skills needed to be successful in school, and provide recreational opportunities to ensure wellness.
For: Grades 1-4
Location: Harvard-Kent School, Charlestown
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Website: www.harvard-kent.org
Haynes Early Education Center
Summer Scholars Program
The Haynes Summer Scholars program is designed for students who will be entering K2 or 1st grade next school year. Our program looks to support students in further developing their social-emotional and academic skills to be even more prepared for the coming school year.
For: Grades K2-1
Location: Haynes Early Education Center, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: Wendy Nunez, wnunez08@gmail.com
Website: sites.google.com/bostonpublicschools.org/haynessummerscholars/home
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
Summer Learning Academy
For: Grades K1-9
Location: Horace Mann Summer Learning Academy, Allston
Dates: 7/6 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Melissa Brown, mbrown3@bostonpublicschools.org
Horizons
Dedham Country Day School - Summer Learning Academy
The Horizons program at Dedham Country Day School is a tuition-free, summer academic enrichment program that serves students for ten consecutive years from Pre-K through eighth grade. Horizons focuses on combating the opportunity gap by offering free high-quality summer programming that includes academics, swimming, and field trips.
For: Grades K2-9
Location: Dedham Country Day School, Dedham
Dates: 6/27 - 8/4
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:15 pm
Contact: Liam McCarthy, lmccarthy@dcds.net
Website: horizonsdcd.org
Horizons Greater Boston
Mattahunt - Summer Learning Academy
Horizons Greater Boston and the Haitian Creole Dual Language programs provide a tuition-free academic enrichment summer program for students of the Mattahunt and Boston Public Schools. We make a long-term investment in every pre-kindergartner, promising ten consecutive summers of learning through 8th grade.
For: Grades K2-5
Location: Mattahunt, Mattapan
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Contact: Tyler Nay, tnay@horizonsgreaterboston.org
Website: www.horizonsgreaterboston.org
Hurley K-8 School
STEAM Ahead Summer Learning Academy
The STEAM Ahead - Summer Learning Academy @The Joseph Hurley School is a free, 5-week, dual-language (Spanish), extended day, summer program for rising 4th and 5th-grade students in Boston Public Schools. Students will explore Science, Technology, Computer Science, Coding, Robotics, Sports, Health & Wellness Activities, and Field Trips.
For: Grades 4-5
Location: Joseph Hurley School, South End
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Contact: Alix Holder, info@westeamahead.org
Website: www.westeamahead.org/summer
Immigrant Family Services Institute (IFSI-USA)
Summer Enrichment and Leadership Academy
IFSI PLUS+ Summer Learning Academy is a hybrid summer program. Our program provides targeted academic support and enrichment services that address the unique challenges of children, both immigrants, and non-immigrants alike, as a way to maximize their full potential in school and beyond.
For: Grades K2-10
Location: Margarita Muniz, Jamaica Plain
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Jennifer Pamphile, jpamphil92@ifsi-usa.org
Website: www.ifsi-usa.org
Jackson/Mann K-8 School
Summer English learners
Jackson Mann EL Summer School provides academic opportunities, enrichment, breakfast and lunch, and a chance to socialize with friends.
For: Grades 4-9
Location: Gardner Pilot Academy, Allston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00pm
Contact: Aaron Cohen, acohen4@bostonpublicschools.org
Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center
Summer Learning Project
The Summer Learning Project (SLP) at Tierney Learning Center serves 4th and 5th graders from area BPS schools providing ELA (English/Language Arts) and Math instruction, enrichment, and recreational activities with the goal of reducing summer learning loss. Students receive instruction from certified BPS teachers.
For: Grades 4-5
Location: Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center, South Boston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Contact: Jose Sotz, jsotz@beaconcommunitiesllc.com
Website: www.thetierneylearningcenter.org
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Summer Learning Academy
Our summer program will focus on providing both academic and enrichment activities to students who need help in achieving grade-level competency. The curriculum will consist of a balanced approach that supports students academic and social-emotional needs.
For: Grades 1-6
Location: Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Chinatown
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:30 am
Contact: Wai Chin Ng, wng@bostonpublicschools.org
KeySteps
UMass Boston School for the Environment
This summer, KeySteps partners with the staff and graduate students of UMASS Boston School for Environment to nurture our youths’ understanding of the connections between our weather, our environment, and our world and cultivate access to opportunities for careers in science and technology.
For: Grades 5-8
Location: Dearborn STEM Academy, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Bette Bohlke O’Gara, bbohlkeogara@keystepsboston.org
Website: www.keystepsboston.org
Lee Academy Pilot School
STEAM Ahead Summer Learning Academy
The STEAM Ahead - Summer Learning Academy @ The Lee Academy Pilot School is a free, 5-week, extended day, summer program for rising 3rd and 4th-grade students in Boston Public Schools. Students will explore Science, Technology, Computer Science, Coding, Robotics, Sports, Health & Wellness Activities, and Field Trips.
For: Grades 3-4
Location: Lee Academy Pilot School, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Contact: Alix Holder, info@westeamahead.org
Website: www.westeamahead.org/summer
Mary Lyon K-8
Summer Learning Academy
The Mary Lyon will provide an enriching day of academic and social-emotional learning for all students. We hope to help students close pandemic-related academic gaps and stay connected to our school community throughout the summer. We hope that students will feel confident for the fall academic year.
For: Grades 1-7
Location: Edison K-8 School, Brighton
Dates: 7/11 - 8/12
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Jacquelline Carolan, jcarolan@bostonpublicschools.org
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
Summer Academy
The Mildred Avenue Summer Academy will focus on supporting accelerated progress for our students in Math and ELA through small group instruction and one-on-one learning opportunities. We will also utilize our specialty opportunities, community resources, and SEL learning to provide a well-rounded and enriching experience for all.
For: Grades 1-8
Location: The Mildred Avenue K - 8 School, Mattapan
Dates: 7/6 - 8/9
Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: Jessica Senat, jsenat@bostonpublicschools.org
OneLove Sports Academy
Summer Learning Academy
We are an exceptional summer enrichment program wrapped in a profound leadership development experience- OLSA Summer is the model for kids teaching kids
For: Grades 4-8
Location: CASH, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/8
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Contact: Jamaal Wornum, jamaalwornum@onelovesports.org
Website: www.facebook.com/1love617
Patrick J. Kennedy
Summer Learning Academy
The Patrick J. Kennedy Summer Learning Academy is focused on providing students with a well-rounded learning experience grounded in standards and enrichment opportunities. Summer Learning Academy is a student-driven program built to improve and build upon students’ critical thinking skills, encourage creativity, and build relationships.
For: Grades 1-6
Location: PJ Kennedy School, East Boston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/9
Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: Jessica Vazquez, jvazquez3@bostonpublicschools.org
Richard J. Murphy K-8 School
S.M.I.L.E. Program
The Murphy SMILES program is a Summer Months Intensive Learning Experience that provides students with the opportunity to both accelerate learning and reduce summer learning loss by engaging in meaningful academic tasks. Students will work with classroom teachers on Mathematics, English Language Arts, STEM, and enrichment classes.
For: Grades 4-9
Location: Richard J. Murphy K-8, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 7:30 am - 1:30 am
Contact: Sarah Nilsen, snilsen@bostonpublicschools.org
Sportsmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center
Summer Learning Academy
Summer Learning at Sportsmen’s is a free 5-week academic and enrichment program for BPS students to help stem summer learning loss. Summer Learning offers a balance of academic support and enrichment that includes tennis, science, fitness, and field trips.
For: Grades 3-5
Location: Sportsmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Contact: Charlynne Mines-Smart, cminessmart@sportsmenstennis.org
Website: www.sportsmenstennis.org
Sumner Elementary School
The Sumner Soars!
The Sumner Soars is a summer learning and enrichment opportunity for students entering K1 through Grade 5. This program will allow students to better their academic, socio-emotional and physical wellness skills. Students will engage in project-based learning, thematic units of study, physical activity, and Community Circle time.
For: Grades 1-5
Location: Sumner Elementary School, Roslindale
Dates: 7/5 - 8/12
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Meghan Welch, mwelch2@bostonpublicschools.org
Tenacity
Madison Park High School
Tenacity Summer Learning in Roxbury is for 4th and rising 5th-graders. The program combines Tenacity’s summer tennis and fitness with an ELA academic session run by a BPS teacher.
For: Grade 5
Location: Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, Roxbury
Dates: 7/4 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Matthew Johnstone, matthewjohnstone@tenacity.org
Website: tenacity.org
The HYPPE
Summer Learning Academy
Helping Young People Pursue Excellence through the expression of hip-hop and majorette dance. Enjoy a summer of finding friends, finding yourself, and learning.
For: Grades 1-10
Location: Mattapan
Dates: 7/5 - 8/19
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Shamika James, Thehyppe617@gmail.com
Website: unknown-hype-dance-studio.business.site
The Steppingstone Foundation
Steppingstone Scholars Program
The Steppingstone Scholars Program prepares Boston students from historically marginalized communities to access, navigate, and graduate from college. Steppingstone Scholars are provided with the academic tools, social-emotional skills, and college guidance to succeed in middle school, high school, and college.
For: Grades 5-7
Location: Milton Academy, Milton
Dates: 7/5 - 8/12
Hours: 7:45 am - 3:30 pm
Contact: Jane Ventrone, jventrone@tsf.org
Fees: $100/ summer. It is used to offset the cost of large purchases like bus transportation and Chromebooks. If the fee is a hardship for families, they can pay a reduced fee or the fee can be waived entirely.
Website: www.tsf.org/apply/eligibility
Veronica Robles Cultural Center
Summer Learning Academy
Latino Heritage Summer Camp provides students in grades 3 to 8 the opportunity to improve and increase their English and Spanish language vocabulary while learning and exploring each other’s cultures reading, playwriting, dancing, singing, playing instruments, and performing at the end of the camp showcase for friends and parents.
For: Grades 4-9
Location: VRCC, East Boston
Dates: 7/11 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Contact: Marcela Chacon, info@vrocc.org
Website: www.vrocc.org
Warren Prescott K-8 School
Summer Bridging Academics and Science
This hybrid: in-person and remote program, for current Warren Prescott or Charlestown residents, will provide a dynamic STEM experience. Engineers, inventors, scientists, and artists change the world. Our program empowers students to come up with ideas that could make the world the kind of place they want it to be.
For: Grades 1-9
Location: Warren-Prescott, Charlestown
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 am
Contact: Kristen Spadafora, kspadafora@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: warrenprescott.com/si
Zoo New England
Zoo School
Learn at the Zoo! Students have the opportunity to improve their math, English language arts, science, and personal growth skills while immersed in the zoo! This program prepares students for the upcoming school year academically and offers a unique summer experience with opportunities to learn about zoo animals from up-close.
For: Grades 4-5
Location: Franklin Park Zoo, Boston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/6
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Kirsten Chernick, kchernick@zoonewengland.org
Website: www.zoonewengland.org
YMCA of Greater Boston
Dates: 7/7 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00pm
Fees: All our summer learning academies accept vouchers through Child Care Choices. The YMCA is also able to help families qualify through our internal system. We meet families where they are financially and work with them to provide a sliding scale rate that is feasible and sustainable.
Ashley Street Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at the Ashley Street YMCA in East Boston is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment that serves students from across the Boston community.
For: Grades K2-6
Location: Ashley Street YMCA, East Boston
Contact: Brittany Ortiz, bortiz@ymcaboston.org
Dorchester Summer Explorers
Dorchester Summer Explorers seeks to spark each child’s interest and curiosity. As an outdoor-based camp with a focus on achievement, friendships, belonging, and play. The Summer Learning Academy is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment.
For: Grades 1-8
Location: Dorchester YMCA
Contact: Tavarshia Batts, tbatts@ymcaboston.org
Gardner Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at Gardner Pilot Academy is a 6-week, high-intervention program that blends quality academics in math and English/language arts with hands-on enrichment and traditional day camp activities.
For: Grades K2-8
Location: Gardner Pilot Academy, Allston
Contact: Mariela DeLeon, mdeleon@ymcaboston.org
Huntington Summer Learning Academy
Come discover with us at Urban Adventure Camp! We encourage independence, leadership and build autonomy through fun, supervised learning activities. The Summer Learning Academy near the Fenway is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment serving the Boston school community.
For: Grades K2-8
Location: Huntington Avenue YMCA, Fenway-Kenmore
Contact: Kelly MacLean, kmaclean@ymcaboston.org
Mendell Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at the Ellis Mendell School in Jamaica Plain is a 5-week program that blends ELA and Math academics and enrichment in an inclusive school environment that serves students from the Mendell, John F Kennedy Elementary, and Rafael Hernandez Schools.
For: Grades K2-3
Location: Mendell Elementary School, Roxbury
Contact: Sharnice Morning, smorning@ymcaboston.org
Menino Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at the Thomas Menino YMCA in Hyde Park is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and enrichment in an inclusive school environment that serves students from the Hyde Park, Roslindale, and Mattapan Elementary Schools (Young Achievers, Channing, Bates, Mildred Avenue, Mozart, and Mattahunt, among others).
For: Grades K2-2
Location: Menino YMCA, Hyde Park
Contact: Ashley Cobb, acobb@ymcaboston.org
Oak Square Camp Walsh Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at the Oak Square YMCA in Brighton is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment that serves students from across the Boston school community.
For: Grades K2-8
Location: Oak Square YMCA, Brighton
Contact: Devin Collins-Ives, dcollins-ives@ymcaboston.org
Parkway Bear Camps Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at the Parkway Community YMCA in West Roxbury is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment that serves students from across the Boston school community.
For: Grades K2-8
Location: Parkway Community YMCA, West Roxbury
Contact: Charles Emery, cemergy@ymcaboston.org
Camp Ponkapoag SLA
Located at the beautiful Ponkapoag Outdoor Center, this camp offers an enriching outdoor experience featuring swim lessons, sports, archery, crafts, a ropes course, nature activities, and hiking. Join the fun, make new friends and build character, self-confidence, and responsibility.
For: Grades 2-8
Location: Ponkapoag Outdoor Center, Hyde Park
Contact: Ashley Cobb, acobb@ymcaboston.org
Roxbury Summer Learning Academy
Designed to spark each child’s interest in the world around them, make friends, share new experiences, and build self-confidence. The Summer Learning Academy at the Roxbury YMCA is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment serving students from across the Boston community.
For: Grades 1-8
Location: Roxbury YMCA, Roxbury
Contact: Giselle Johnson, gjohnson@ymcaboston.org
Umana Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at the Mario Umana is a 5-week program that blends high-quality academics and hands-on enrichment for dual language students coming from the Mario Umana K-8 School and the McKay Elementary School.
For: Grades K2-3
Location: Umana Middle School, East Boston
Contact: Marisol Berlin-Santana, mberlinsantana@bostonpublicschools.org
Wang Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at the Wang YMCA of Chinatown is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment that serves students from across the Boston school community.
For: Grades K2-8
Location: Wang YMCA of Chinatown
Contact: Jen Kelly, jkelly@ymcaboston.org
Washington Beech Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at the YMCA at Washington Beech in Roslindale is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment that serves students from across the Boston Public School community.
For: Grades K2-3
Location: YMCA at Washington Beech, Roslindale
Contact: Taina Acevedo, tacevedo@ymcaboston.org
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Middle School - Grades 6-8
ACEDONE
Summer Learning Academy
Our Summer Learning Academy targets students from the immigrant community while building on our After-School Program educational focus which includes experiences beyond the classroom. Over the course of five weeks, students participate in field trips, STEM challenges, cultural events, health/wellness, leadership, and art.
For: Grades 2-9
Location: Hennigan Elementary, Jamaica Plain
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Contact: Zeena Mohamed, summerlearningacademy@acedone.org
Website: acedone.org
Achieve
Summer Learning Academy
Achieve is a tuition-free educational program serving low-income, Boston middle school-age children. Providing academic and social enrichment through a rigorous and engaging summer program and ongoing tutoring and support, Achieve seeks to increase our students’ academic skills, motivation, self-confidence, and joy and put them on the path to college.
For: Grades 7-9
Location: Noble and Greenough - Dedham
Dates: 7/6 - 8/11
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 am
Contact: Reginald Toussaint, Reginald_Toussaint@nobles.edu
Website: www.theachieveprogram.org
Adams/Alighieri
Summer Learning Academy
Academic and enrichment opportunities with support from community partners. Students receive targeted instruction in ELA and Math from licensed teachers, while exploring themes connected to social and environmental justice in their community. One day a week, students will take sailing lessons at Piers Park Sailing Center. Enrichment offerings include MIT’s Lego Robotics, VOLO Kids, and Doc Wayne.
For: Grades 3-6
Location: Alighieri Montessori School, East Boston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 am
Contact: Rogelia Cruz Estrada de Quinn, rcruzestradadequinn@bostonpublicschools.org
Blackstone School
Summer Learning Academy
The program focuses on reading, writing, and math. Students will also get to enjoy the arts through music and dance.
For: Grades 3-6
Location: Blackstone School, South End
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: Lorraine Moyo, lmoyo@bostonpublicschools.org
BPS STEM Department
STEAM Academy for Change
The STEAM Academy for Change is for students interested in STEAM. We develop young scholars who are innovators and who want to help create change within their communities. Students experience hands-on learning that helps them develop the skills & content required in STEAM professions.
For: Grades K1-8
Location: King K-8 School, Dorchester
Dates: 7/6 - 8/10
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Contact: Elizabeth Milewski, ekenney2@bostonpublicschools.org, and Rubens Dort, rdort@bostonpublicschools.org
Boston Scores
Summer Learning Academy
Join the Boston Scores Summer Learning Academy at East Boston’s Mario Umana Academy! This summer, we invite 100 rising 4th-8th graders to participate in BPS summer learning courses taught by licensed teachers, as well as soccer, arts, and field trips led by Scores coach-mentors 5 days per week.
For: Grades 4-8
Location: Mario Umana Academy, East Boston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Contact: Ivelisse Mendoza, ivelisse@bostonscores.org
Website: www.bostonscores.org/summer-learning-academy
Boston’s Higher Ground
Surround Care Coalition Summer Learning Academy
Boston’s Higher Ground is a program of educational and social-emotional support. The program includes structured learning, local half-day trips, and weekly excursions to Thompson Island.
For: Grades K1-6
Location: King K-8 School, Dorchester
Dates: 7/11 - 8/12
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Jokaimy Caceres, jokaimy@higherground-boston.org
Website: www.higherground-boston.org
Breakthrough Greater Boston
College Access Program
Breakthrough Greater Boston is a six-year college access program. The centerpiece of a Breakthrough student’s experience is our six-week, full-day Summer Program that offers rising 7-9 grade students an exciting experience that supports academic and social-emotional learning.
For: Grades 7-9
Location: New Mission High School, Hyde Park
Dates: 7/5 - 8/13
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Contact: Ashleandra Opoku, ashleandra.opoku@gmail.com
Website: breakthroughgreaterboston.org
Catholic Charities of Boston
Teen Center at St. Peter’s Summer Learning Academy
The Teen Center operates a full-day program for nine weeks for middle and high school students. The program includes academic support, enrichment, sports, recreation, wellness, focus groups, and weekly field trips in the community and to the beach.
For: Grades 5-12
Location: Teen Center at St. Peter’s, Dorchester
Dates: 6/27 - 8/26
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Contact: Joao Dos Santos, Joao_dossantos@ccab.org
Website: www.ccab.org
Courageous Sailing
Swim Sail Science Jamaica Pond
This fun and free intensive program combines reading, writing, and math with sailing lessons, swimming instruction, and hands-on science. It is geared towards students who are at risk of summer learning loss, slightly below grade level, and/or from low-income households.
For: Grade 6
Location: Hennigan School, Jamaica Plain
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Alexe Taylor, ypfrontdesk@courageoussailing.org
Website: courageoussailing.org
David A. Ellis
Summer Learning Academy
Together we can. Together we will. The Ellis is committed to serving the academic and social wellness needs of our students, so that each child understands the complexities of the world around them, identifies the strength of their voice, and makes changes.
For: Grades 3-6
Location: King K-8 School, Dorchester
Dates: 7/4-8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Nicole Elliott, Nelliott@bostonpublicschools.org
Dearborn STEM Academy
Summer Learning Academy
Dearborn STEM Academy’s 2022 Credit Recovery Summer program provides equitable access to quality summer learning experiences for many of our students. Students who were not able to obtain the credits required to advance to the next grade during the school year can recover credits for on-time graduation.
For: Grades 6-12
Location: Dearborn STEM Academy, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact: Darlene Marcano, dmarcano@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.bpe.org/dearborn-stem-academy
Donald McKay K-8 School
OEL Summer School
The purpose of the McKay Summer Program for English Learners (ELs) is to provide EL students from the McKay with high-quality, remote academic summer programming and in-person enrichment opportunities in the East Boston neighborhood.
For: Grades 2-6
Location: O'Donnell Elementary, East Boston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Arlyn Madsen-Bond, amadsenbond@bostonpublicschools.org
DotHouse Health
Summer Learning Academy
Since 2005, DotHouse Health (DHH) has been running our Teen Center. All Teen Center participants benefit from a consistent schedule including academic support, workforce readiness, health and wellness, civic and community leadership, media, and arts and recreation.
For: Grades 7-8
Location: DotHouse Health, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Michelle Rue, michelle.rue@dothousehealth.org
Website: www.dothousehealth.org
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
STEAM Ahead Summer Learning Academy
The STEAM Ahead - Summer Learning Academy @The Sarah Greenwood School is a free, 5-week, dual-language (Spanish), extended day, summer program for rising 4th and 5th-grade students in Boston Public Schools. Students will explore Science, Technology, Computer Science, Coding, Robotics, Sports, Health & Wellness Activities, and Field Trips.
For: Grades 5-6
Location: Sarah Greenwood School, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Contact: Alix Holder, info@westeamahead.org
Website: www.westeamahead.org/summer
Grew Elementary School
Summer Program
Come learn and grow with us at the Grew. This summer we intend on engaging students through community-building activities, rigorous instruction, and exploration of our neighborhood and city.
For: Grades 1-6
Location: Ohrenberger 3-8 School, West Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/8
Hours: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: Natasha Gordon, ngordon2@bostonpublicschools.org
Harlem Lacrosse
Summer Academy
In the Harlem Lacrosse Summer Academy, students participate in math and ELA instruction, social-emotional learning, lacrosse practices, and a variety of field trips.
For: Grades 6-10
Location: Mildred Avenue, Mattapan
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: Pat Cronin, coachpat@harlemlacrosse.org
Website: www.harlemlacrosse.org/boston
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
Summer Learning Academy
For: Grades K1-10
Location: Horace Mann Summer Learning Academy, Allston
Dates: 7/6 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Melissa Brown, mbrown3@bostonpublicschools.org
Horizons
Dedham Country Day School - Summer Learning Academy
The Horizons program at Dedham Country Day School is a tuition-free, summer academic enrichment program that serves students for ten consecutive years from Pre-K through eighth grade. Horizons focuses on combating the opportunity gap by offering free high-quality summer programming that includes academics, swimming, and field trips.
For: Grades K2-9
Location: Dedham Country Day School, Dedham
Dates: 6/27 - 8/4
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:15 pm
Contact: Liam McCarthy, lmccarthy@dcds.net
Website: horizonsdcd.org
Immigrant Family Services Institute (IFSI-USA)
Summer Enrichment and Leadership Academy
IFSI PLUS+ Summer Learning Academy is a hybrid summer program. Our program provides targeted academic support and enrichment services that address the unique challenges of children, both immigrants, and non-immigrants alike, as a way to maximize their full potential in school and beyond.
For: Grades K2-10
Location: Margarita Muniz, Jamaica Plain
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Jennifer Pamphile, jpamphil92@ifsi-usa.org
Website: www.ifsi-usa.org
Jackson/Mann K-8 School
Summer English learners
Jackson Mann EL Summer School provides academic opportunities, enrichment, breakfast and lunch, and a chance to socialize with friends.
For: Grades 4-9
Location: Gardner Pilot Academy, Allston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00pm
Contact: Aaron Cohen, acohen4@bostonpublicschools.org
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Summer Learning Academy
Our summer program will focus on providing both academic and enrichment activities to students who need help in achieving grade-level competency. The curriculum will consist of a balanced approach that supports student academic and social-emotional needs.
For: Grades 1-6
Location: Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Chinatown
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:30 am
Contact: Wai Chin Ng, wng@bostonpublicschools.org
Josiah Quincy Upper School
Summer Enrichment Program
The JQUS Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) will provide academic instruction to support students in core subjects areas. Students will participate in team-building enrichment activities to promote communication skills and relationship skills. After lunch, Company One theatre will operate its own theatre program.
For: Grades 7-10
Location: Josiah Quincy Elementary School, China Town
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact: Richard Chang, rchang@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.bostonpublicschools.org/jqus
KeySteps
UMass Boston School for the Environment
This summer, KeySteps partners with the staff and graduate students of UMASS Boston School for Environment to nurture our youths’ understanding of the connections between our weather, our environment, and our world and cultivate access to opportunities for careers in science and technology.
For: Grades 5-8
Location: Dearborn STEM Academy, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Bette Bohlke O’Gara, bbohlkeogara@keystepsboston.org
Website: www.keystepsboston.org
Mary Lyon K-8
Summer Learning Academy
The Mary Lyon will provide an enriching day of academic and social-emotional learning for all students. We hope to help students close pandemic-related academic gaps and stay connected to our school community throughout the summer. We hope that students will feel confident for the fall academic year.
For: Grades 4-7
Location: Mary Lyon, Brighton
Dates: 7/11 - 8/12
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Jacquelline Carolan, jcarolan@bostonpublicschools.org
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
Summer Academy
The Mildred Avenue Summer Academy will focus on supporting accelerated progress for our students in Math and ELA through small group instruction and one-on-one learning opportunities. We will also utilize our specialty opportunities, community resources, and SEL learning to provide a well-rounded and enriching experience for all.
For: Grades 1-8
Location: The Mildred Avenue K - 8 School, Mattapan
Dates: 7/6 - 8/9
Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: Jessica Senat, jsenat@bostonpublicschools.org
OneLove Sports Academy
Summer Learning Academy
We are an exceptional summer enrichment program wrapped in a profound leadership development experience- OLSA Summer is the model for kids teaching kids
For: Grades 4-8
Location: Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/8
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Contact: Jamaal Wornum, jamaalwornum@onelovesports.org
Website: www.facebook.com/1love617
Patrick J. Kennedy
Summer Learning Academy
The Patrick J. Kennedy Summer Learning Academy is focused on providing students with a well-rounded learning experience grounded in standards and enrichment opportunities. Summer Learning Academy is a student-driven program built to improve and build upon students’ critical thinking skills, encourage creativity, and build relationships.
For: Grades 1-6
Location: PJ Kennedy School, East Boston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/9
Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: Jessica Vazquez, jvazquez3@bostonpublicschools.org
Richard J. Murphy K-8 School
S.M.I.L.E. Program
The Murphy SMILES program is a Summer Months Intensive Learning Experience that provides students with the opportunity to both accelerate learning and reduce summer learning loss by engaging in meaningful academic tasks. Students will work with classroom teachers on Mathematics, English Language Arts, STEM, and enrichment classes.
For: Grades 4-9
Location: Richard J. Murphy K-8, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 7:30 am - 1:30 am
Contact: Sarah Nilsen, snilsen@bostonpublicschools.org
Seymour Institute for Black Church & Policy Studies/Ella J. Baker House
Bringing the Change
Bringing the Change summer program engages and teaches students through planning solutions to neighborhood problems. Certified teachers strengthen academic skills in a supportive setting with a high staff-to-student ratio. Activities led by talented undergraduates build socio-emotional skills.
For: Grades 6-8
Location: Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Sharon Barrett, sbarrett@seymourinstitute.com
Sociedad Latina
STEAM Team, Dearborn
Sociedad Latina’s summer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) program offers STEAM enrichment and academic support for middle school English Learners in Boston Public Schools.
For: Grades 6-8
Location: Dearborn STEM Academy, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Angelica Rodriguez, arodriguez@sociedadlatina.org
Website: www.sociedadlatina.org
Sociedad Latina
STEAM Team, Simmons
Sociedad Latina’s summer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) program offers STEAM enrichment and academic support for middle school English Learners in Boston Public Schools.
For: Grades 6-8
Location: Simmons University, Fenway-Kenmore
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Angelica Rodriguez, arodriguez@sociedadlatina.org
Website: www.sociedadlatina.org
TechBoston Academy
Summer Credit Recovery EL
We offer a summer enrichment program for ELL students that is engaging and rewarding and prepares them for the next school year.
For: Grades 7-12
Location: TechBoston Academy, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/4
Hours: 7:45 am - 1:15 pm
Contact: Denise Wilkins, dwilkins@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.techbostonacademy.net
The 3 Point Foundation
C.A.B. Academy - Dewitt
C.A.B Academy is a vibrant five-week summer academy for students from schools in the 3Point After-School Program. It is a center of creativity using project-based learning to develop academic and problem-solving skills incorporating computer design. It also offers STEM kits and dance and basketball to foster social growth.
For: Grades 6-8
Location: Dewitt Center, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/12
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Contact: Vahsaun Givans, vahsaun.givans@3pointfoundation.org
Website: www.3pointfoundation.org
The 3 Point Foundation
C.A.B. Academy - Fessenden
C.A.B Academy is a vibrant five-week summer academy for students from schools in the 3Point After-School Program. It is a center of creativity using project-based learning to develop academic and problem-solving skills incorporating computer design. It also offers STEM kits and dance and basketball to foster social growth.
For: Grades 6-8
Location: Fessenden School, Newton
Dates: 7/5 - 8/12
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Contact: Vahsaun Givans, vahsaun.givans@3pointfoundation.org
Website: www.3pointfoundation.org
The 3 Point Foundation
C.A.B. Academy - UMass Boston
C.A.B Academy is a vibrant five-week summer academy for students from schools in the 3Point After-School Program. It is a center of creativity using project-based learning to develop academic and problem-solving skills incorporating computer design. It also offers STEM kits and dance and basketball to foster social growth.
For: Grades 6-8
Location: UMass Boston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/12
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Contact: Vahsaun Givans, vahsaun.givans@3pointfoundation.org
Website: www.3pointfoundation.org
The HYPPE
Summer Learning Academy
Helping Young People Pursue Excellence through the expression of hip-hop and majorette dance. Enjoy a summer of finding friends, finding yourself, and learning.
For: Grades 1-10
Location: Mattapan
Dates: 7/5 - 8/19
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Shamika James, Thehyppe617@gmail.com
Website: unknown-hype-dance-studio.business.site
The Steppingstone Foundation
Steppingstone Scholars Program
The Steppingstone Scholars Program prepares Boston students from historically marginalized communities to access, navigate, and graduate from college. Steppingstone Scholars are provided with the academic tools, social-emotional skills, and college guidance to succeed in middle school, high school, and college.
For: Grades 5-7
Location: Milton Academy, Milton
Dates: 7/5 - 8/12
Hours: 7:45 am - 3:30 pm
Contact: Jane Ventrone, jventrone@tsf.org
Fees: $100/ summer. It is used to offset the cost of large purchases like bus transportation and Chromebooks. If the fee is a hardship for families, they can pay a reduced fee or the fee can be waived entirely.
Website: www.tsf.org/apply/eligibility
Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center
Summer Learning Expedition
Thompson Island Outward Bound Summer Learning Expedition is a 3-week overnight summer learning experience to help students grow as individuals, scientific thinkers, and stewards of the environment. Through backpacking, camping, and hands-on field activities on the island, students will become experts in different ecosystems.
For: Grades 7-8
Location: Thompson Island Outward Bound, Boston Harbor Islands
Dates: 7/3 - 7/23
Hours: Overnight camp
Contact: Shalese Ford, sford@thompsonisland.org
Website: thompsonisland.org
UMass Boston - GastÓn Institute
TAG/ALERTA
TAG|ALERTA at UMass Boston is a five-week summer program where students have fun and explore topics through project-based learning and enrichment activities. Our program is designed to support Latinx, multilingual students, and English Learners as they discover and develop their talents and gifts in academic and non-academic settings.
For: Grades 6-9
Location: UMass Boston, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Michelle Irene Polanco Pereira, TAG@umb.edu
Website: TAG.umb.edu
Veronica Robles Cultural Center
Summer Learning Academy
Latino Heritage Summer Camp provides students in grades 3 to 8 the opportunity to improve and increase their English and Spanish language vocabulary while learning and exploring each other’s cultures reading, playwriting, dancing, singing, playing instruments, and performing at the end of the camp showcase for friends and parents.
For: Grades 4-9
Location: VRCC, East Boston
Dates: 7/11 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Contact: Marcela Chacon, info@vrocc.org
Website: www.vrocc.org
Warren Prescott K-8 School
Summer Bridging Academics and Science
This hybrid: in-person and remote program, for current Warren Prescott or Charlestown residents, will provide a dynamic STEM experience. Engineers, inventors, scientists, and artists change the world. Our program empowers students to come up with ideas that could make the world the kind of place they want it to be.
For: Grades 1-9
Location: Warren-Prescott, Charlestown
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 am
Contact: Kristen Spadafora, kspadafora@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: warrenprescott.com/si
YMCA of Greater Boston
Dates: 7/7 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00pm
Fees: All our summer learning academies accept vouchers through Child Care Choices. The YMCA is also able to help families qualify through our internal system. We meet families where they are financially and work with them to provide a sliding scale rate that is feasible and sustainable.
Ashley Street Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at the Ashley Street YMCA in East Boston is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment that serves students from across the Boston community.
For: Grades K2-6
Location: Ashley Street YMCA, East Boston
Contact: Brittany Ortiz, bortiz@ymcaboston.org
Dorchester Summer Explorers
Dorchester Summer Explorers seeks to spark each child’s interest and curiosity. As an outdoor-based camp with a focus on achievement, friendships, belonging, and play. The Summer Learning Academy is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment.
For: Grades 1-8
Location: Dorchester YMCA
Contact: Tavarshia Batts, tbatts@ymcaboston.org
Gardner Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at Gardner Pilot Academy is a 6-week, high-intervention program that blends quality academics in math and English/language arts with hands-on enrichment and traditional day camp activities.
For: Grades K2-8
Location: Gardner Pilot Academy, Allston
Contact: Mariela DeLeon, mdeleon@ymcaboston.org
Huntington Summer Learning Academy
Come discover with us at Urban Adventure Camp! We encourage independence, leadership and build autonomy through fun, supervised learning activities. The Summer Learning Academy near the Fenway is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment serving the Boston school community.
For: Grades K2-8
Location: Huntington Avenue YMCA, Fenway-Kenmore
Contact: Kelly MacLean, kmaclean@ymcaboston.org
Oak Square Camp Walsh Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at the Oak Square YMCA in Brighton is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment that serves students from across the Boston school community.
For: Grades K2-8
Location: Oak Square YMCA, Brighton
Contact: Devin Collins-Ives, dcollins-ives@ymcaboston.org
Parkway Bear Camps Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at the Parkway Community YMCA in West Roxbury is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment that serves students from across the Boston school community.
For: Grades K2-8
Location: Parkway Community YMCA, West Roxbury
Contact: Charles Emery, cemergy@ymcaboston.org
Camp Ponkapoag SLA
Located at the beautiful Ponkapoag Outdoor Center, this camp offers an enriching outdoor experience featuring swim lessons, sports, archery, crafts, a ropes course, nature activities, and hiking. Join the fun, make new friends and build character, self-confidence, and responsibility.
For: Grades 2-8
Location: Ponkapoag Outdoor Center, Hyde Park
Contact: Ashley Cobb, acobb@ymcaboston.org
Roxbury Summer Learning Academy
Designed to spark each child’s interest in the world around them, make friends, share new experiences, and build self-confidence. The Summer Learning Academy at the Roxbury YMCA is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment serving students from across the Boston community.
For: Grades 1-8
Location: Roxbury YMCA, Roxbury
Contact: Giselle Johnson, gjohnson@ymcaboston.org
Wang Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy at the Wang YMCA of Chinatown is a 5-week program that blends ELA/Math academics and hands-on enrichment in a high-quality camp environment that serves students from across the Boston school community.
For: Grades K2-8
Location: Wang YMCA of Chinatown
Contact: Jen Kelly, jkelly@ymcaboston.org
Achievers Summer Learning Academy
The YMCA Achievers Summer Learning Academy is an extension of the Y’s successful school year Achievers program. Y Achievers is a college and career readiness program that supports first-generation college-bound and low-income youth to establish and pursue post-secondary education and career goals through academic enrichment, career exploration, and mentoring.
For: Grades 6-8
Location: YMCA Achieves, Roxbury
Contact: Jess Colon, Jcolon@ymcaboston.org
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High School - Grades 9-12
ACEDONE
Summer Learning Academy
Our Summer Learning Academy targets students from the immigrant community while building on our After-School Program educational focus which includes experiences beyond the classroom. Over the course of five weeks, students participate in field trips, STEM challenges, cultural events, health/wellness, leadership, and art.
For: Grades 2-9
Location: Hennigan Elementary, Jamaica Plain
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Contact: Zeena Mohamed, summerlearningacademy@acedone.org
Website: acedone.org
Achieve
Summer Learning Academy
Achieve is a tuition-free educational program serving low-income, Boston middle school-age children. Providing academic and social enrichment through a rigorous and engaging summer program and ongoing tutoring and support, Achieve seeks to increase our students’ academic skills, motivation, self-confidence, and joy, and put them on the path to college.
For: Grades 7-9
Location: Noble and Greenough - Dedham
Dates: 7/6 - 8/11
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 am
Contact: Reginald Toussaint, Reginald_Toussaint@nobles.edu
Website: www.theachieveprogram.org
Afrimerican Academy
Summer Learning Academy
A six-week culturally competent hybrid program with virtual instruction in 9 subjects, virtual mentor visits, and in-person field trips (subject to COVID-19 safety protocols)
For: Grades 10-12
Location: Afrimerican Academy, Hyde Park
Dates: 7/5-8/19
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Marlon Solomon, info@afrimericanone.org
Fees: $1,000/summer. Waivers are available.
Website: www.afrimericanone.com
ANOTHER COURSE TO COLLEGE
Summer Learning
Students earn credits for high school completion.
For: Grades 10-12
Location: Another Course to College, Hyde Park
Dates: 7/5 - 8/1
Hours: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Contact: Demitri Curry, 617-635-8865, dcurry@bostonpublicschools.org
Boston Adult Technical Academy
Credit Recovery
This program is designed to support students who are in need of Edmentum courses over the summer. This program targets students over 19. The program will work with the students 4 hours per day, 4 days per week, to support the completion of the classwork.
For: Grade 11-12
Location: BATA, Bay Village
Dates: 7/5 - 8/11
Hours: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Benjamin Helfat, bhelfat@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.bostonpublicschools.org/Domain/341
Boston Adult Technical Academy
Credit Recovery EL
BATA’s summer bridge program is designed to help students, many of whom are recent immigrants, to become more comfortable writers and speakers of English and develop strategies for academic success. It also helps them navigate their new city, find free resources, and provides opportunities to bond with classmates and teachers.
For: Grades 11-12
Location: BATA, Bay Village
Dates: 7/5 - 8/11
Hours: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Benjamin Helfat, bhelfat@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.bostonpublicschools.org/Domain/341
Boston Adult Technical Academy
Math Portfolio
BATA’s Math MCAS Portfolio Program will help students who still need to pass the Math MCAS. This program is aimed at students over 19 who have taken the Math MCAS at least 2 times. This program will go through the math standards needed to complete an approved portfolio.
For: Grades 11-12
Location: BATA, Bay Village
Dates: 7/5 - 8/11
Hours: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Benjamin Helfat, bhelfat@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.bostonpublicschools.org/Domain/341
Boston Arts Academy
Summer Learning Academy
BAA’s summer math and reading programs are for current BAA students needing to improve reading and math skills.
For: Grades 10-12
Location: Boston Arts Academy, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 7/29
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Edgar Vasquez, evasquez@bostonartsacademy.org
Website: bostonartsacademy.org
Boston Day and Evening Academy
Summer Learning Academy
The BDEA Summer Program is designed to help our students continue their academic journey towards high school graduation. The program provides core academic courses, social and emotional support, and enrichment opportunities for 80 BDEA youth.
For: Grades 10-12
Location: Boston Day and Evening Academy, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 7/29
Hours: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Contact: Jill Kantrowitz, jkunkel@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: bdea.com
Boston Latin School
Summer Exam School Review
The program offers students a chance to earn credits towards promotion and graduation. Students who earn between a 40 and 59 as a class average can take up to two summer review courses. Students who need to develop pre-requisite skills for academic success may be invited to take enrichment courses.
For: Grades 8-12
Location: Boston Latin School, Fenway-Kenmore
Dates: 7/5 - 8/1
Hours: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Contact: Danielle Murray, dmurray@bostonpublicschools.org
Breakthrough Greater Boston
College Access Program
Breakthrough Greater Boston is a six-year college access program. The centerpiece of a Breakthrough student’s experience is our six-week, full-day Summer Program that offers rising 7-9 grade students an exciting experience that supports academic and social-emotional learning.
For: Grades 7-9
Location: New Mission High School, Hyde Park
Dates: 7/5 - 8/13
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Contact: Ashleandra Opoku, ashleandra.opoku@gmail.com
Website: breakthroughgreaterboston.org
Brighton High School
Summer Session Credit Recovery
The summer session consists of a High School Credit Recovery program. The program helps students earn credits over the summer in order to meet graduation requirements.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: Brighton High School, Brighton
Dates: 7/6 - 8/2
Hours: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Contact: Andrew Bott, abott@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.brightonhighschool.org
Catholic Charities of Boston
Teen Center at St. Peter’s Summer Learning Academy
The Teen Center operates a full-day program for nine weeks for middle and high school students. The program includes academic support, enrichment, sports, recreation, wellness, focus groups, and weekly field trips in the community and to the beach.
For: Grades 7-12
Location: Teen Center at St. Peter’s, Dorchester
Dates: 6/27 - 8/26
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Contact: Joao Dos Santos, Joao_dossantos@ccab.org
Website: www.ccab.org
Charlestown High School
Summer School Credit Recovery
The program will focus on earning credits for any failed or missed classes during the school year. There will be opportunities to take the class via Zoom with homework being assigned to Google classroom, much like the regular school year. Students will have 2 hours of class per day for each class they take while taking a maximum of 2 ‘in person’ classes. There will also be the option for independent online credit recovery with teachers available for office hours.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: Charlestown High School, Charlestown
Dates: 7/6 - 8/4
Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact: Paige Lemieux, plemieux@bostonpublicschools.org
Community Academy
Credit Recovery
The ABCD High School and Community Academy Summer Credit Recovery Program provides in-person (with the approval of the Public Health Commission) and/or online courses, as well as afternoon career internships for 30 students enrolled in these alternative high schools. Priority is given to students who are over-aged and under-credit.
For: Grades 11-12
Location: Community Academy, Jamaica Plain
Dates: 7/5 - 8/4
Hours: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Contact: Christopher McLaughlin, CMclaughlin@bostonpublicschools.org
Community Academy of Science and Health
Summer School - High School Credit Recovery
Our program is to allow students the opportunity to make up credits from courses that they failed during the year. Also, seniors in need of credit recovery to meet graduation requirements are invited to come so that they can earn their needed credits and participate in the August commencement ceremony.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: Community Academy of Science and Health, Dorchester
Dates: 7/6 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: Marques Simpson, msimpson@bostonpublicschools.org
Dearborn STEM Academy
Summer Learning Academy
Dearborn STEM Academy’s 2022 Credit Recovery Summer program provides equitable access to quality summer learning experiences for many of our students. Students who were not able to obtain the credits required to advance to the next grade during the school year can recover credits for on-time graduation.
For: Grades 7-12
Location: Dearborn STEM Academy, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact: Darlene Marcano, dmarcano@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.bpe.org/dearborn-stem-academy
East Boston High School
Summer Review
East Boston High School Summer Review offers high school students the opportunity to make up credits for classes they may have failed during the school year or from a previous year.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: East Boston High School, East Bay
Dates: 7/5 - 8/4
Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact: Melissa Curley, mcurley2@bostonpublicschools.org
English High School
Credit Recovery
The English High School will offer a Summer Credit Recovery program providing students with an opportunity to make up credits for failed courses during the school year.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: English High School, Jamaica Plain
Dates: 7/5 - 8/1
Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact: Lillian O’Flaherty, loflaherty@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.englishhs.org
Excel High School
Summer Credit Recovery
5th quarter remote learning with both synchronous/asynchronous learning and online credit recovery program for students.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: Excel High School, South Boston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Shirley Garcia Pemberton, sgarcia5@bostonpublicschools.org
Fenway High School
Credit Recovery
The Fenway High School offers a high-quality credit recovery program that allows students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to retake classes in Humanities and Math that they did not pass during the school year in order to earn the credit.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: Fenway High School, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/10
Hours: 8:30 am - 12:45 pm
Contact: Michelle Cannon, mcannon4@bostonpublicschools.org
Freedom House
Summer Learning Project
The Summer Learning Project brings together Freedom House, the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC), and Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT) to provide credit-bearing dual enrollment courses, college prep, workforce experiences, and social justice and civic engagement training during the summer to better prepare students for college.
For: Grades 11-12
Location: Freedom House, Grove Hall, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/26
Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Contact: Charmaine Arthur, carthur@freedomhouse.com
Website: freedomhouse.com
Greater Egleston Community High School
Summer Credit Recovery
The Greater Egleston High School Summer Credit Recovery provides an opportunity for Greater Egleston High School Students to earn credit in ELA and Math through a study of the community history which called for the provision of youth services in the Egleston Square Neighborhood.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: Greater Egleston High School, Roxbury
Dates: 7/6 - 8/2
Hours: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Contact: Kevin Brill, kbrill@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.greateregleston.org
Harlem Lacrosse
Summer Academy
In the Harlem Lacrosse Summer Academy, students participate in math and ELA instruction, social-emotional learning, lacrosse practices, and a variety of field trips.
For: Grades 6-10
Location: Mildred Avenue, Mattapan
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: Pat Cronin, coachpat@harlemlacrosse.org
Website: www.harlemlacrosse.org/boston
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
Summer Learning Academy
For: Grades K1-9
Location: Horace Mann Summer Learning Academy, Allston
Dates: 7/6 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Melissa Brown, mbrown3@bostonpublicschools.org
Horizons
Dedham Country Day School - Summer Learning Academy
The Horizons program at Dedham Country Day School is a tuition-free, summer academic enrichment program that serves students for ten consecutive years from Pre-K through eighth grade. Horizons focuses on combating the opportunity gap by offering free high-quality summer programming that includes academics, swimming, and field trips.
For: Grades 1-9
Location: Dedham Country Day School, Dedham
Dates: 6/27 - 8/4
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:15 pm
Contact: Liam McCarthy, lmccarthy@dcds.net
Website: horizonsdcd.org
Immigrant Family Services Institute (IFSI-USA)
Summer Enrichment and Leadership Academy
IFSI PLUS+ Summer Learning Academy is a hybrid summer program. Our program provides targeted academic support and enrichment services that address the unique challenges of children, both immigrants, and non-immigrants alike, as a way to maximize their full potential in school and beyond.
For: Grades K2-10
Location: Washington Irving Middle School, Roslindale
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Jennifer Pamphile, jpamphil92@ifsi-usa.org
Website: www.ifsi-usa.org
Jackson/Mann K-8 School
Summer English learners
Jackson Mann EL Summer School provides academic opportunities, enrichment, breakfast and lunch, and a chance to socialize with friends.
For: Grades 4-9
Location: Jackson/Mann K-8 School, Allston
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00pm
Contact: Aaron Cohen, acohen4@bostonpublicschools.org
Jeremiah E. Burke High School
Burke Academic & Mentoring
A response to closing the achievement and opportunity gap for over-age and under-credited students through the development of a Summer Academic/Mentoring Program.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: Jeremiah E. Burke High School, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 7/29
Hours: 7:45 am - 1:15 am
Contact: Filomena Cabral, fcabral@bostonpublicschools.org
Josiah Quincy Upper School
Summer Enrichment Program
The JQUS Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) will provide academic instruction to support students in core subjects areas. Students will participate in team-building enrichment activities to promote communication skills and relationship skills. After lunch, Company One theatre will operate its own theatre program.
For: Grades 8-10
Location: Josiah Quincy Upper School, Bay Village
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact: Richard Chang, rchang@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.bostonpublicschools.org/jqus
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
Summer Acceleration Academy
The Madison Park Summer Acceleration Academy will provide grade-level coursework to students who require support to meet school and BPS graduation requirements.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Contact: Taneka DeGrace, tdegrace@bostonpublicschools.org
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School - Ellis
EL and SLIFE
The District-Wide Summer Academy Program for SLIFE students and the ESL Credit Recovery are programs that provide opportunities for students to improve their English language and identify employability skills for the workplace.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Contact: Settenah Wright, swright2@bostonpublicschools.org
New Mission High School
Credit Recovery
The New Mission Credit Recovery program is designed to support our students who need to recover credit from the past school year. This program will be designed to support student learning in the core content areas, with students studying the core skills and content knowledge necessary for future success.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: New Mission High School, Hyde Park
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Alexander Kalamaroff, akalamaroff@bostonpublicschools.org
New Mission High School
EL Summer Learning Academy
A summer program designed specifically for New Mission High School SEI students (who are primarily ELD 2-3)
For: Grades 10-12
Location: New Mission High School, Hyde Park
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Lynette Blue-Skerritt, lblueskerritt@bostonpublicschools.org
Northeastern University
Bob Case Academy Bridge to Calculus
Northeastern’s Bridge to Calculus Program (Bob Case Academy) provides students with high-quality math preparation to support future Math endeavors while balancing with community partners' enrichment.
For: Grades 11-12
Location: Northeastern University, Roxbury
Dates: 6/23 - 8/5
Hours: 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Contact: Raj Jesudason, btc@northeastern.edu
Website: bridgetocalculus.sites.northeastern.edu
O’Bryant School of Math and Science Summer Academy
An academic program designed to help students recover credits as well as provide enrichment.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: O’Bryant School, Roxbury
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Denise Traniello, dtraniello@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.obryant.us
Richard J. Murphy K-8 School
S.M.I.L.E. Program
The Murphy SMILES program is a Summer Months Intensive Learning Experience that provides students with the opportunity to both accelerate learning and reduce summer learning loss by engaging in meaningful academic tasks. Students will work with classroom teachers on Mathematics, English Language Arts, STEM, and enrichment classes.
For: Grades 4-9
Location: Richard J. Murphy K-8, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 7:30 am - 1:30 am
Contact: Sarah Nilsen, snilsen@bostonpublicschools.org
Sociedad Latina
Academy for Latina’s Achieving Success
Sociedad Latina’s summer Academy for Latina’s Achieving Success (ALAS) program provides college access and success support to English Learners in Boston Public Schools. Services are provided through academic learning in the morning and enrichment activities in the afternoon.
For: Grades 9-11
Location: Sociedad Latina, Mission Hill
Dates: 7/5 - 8/12
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Juan Maldonado, juan@sociedadlatina.org
Website: www.sociedadlatina.org
TechBoston Academy
Summer Credit Recovery EL
We offer a summer enrichment program for ELL students that is engaging and rewarding and prepares them for the next school year.
For: Grades 7-12
Location: TechBoston Academy, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/4
Hours: 7:45 am - 1:15 pm
Contact: Denise Wilkins, dwilkins@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.techbostonacademy.net
TechBoston Academy
Summer Credit Recovery
The Summer Credit Recovery Program at TechBoston Academy provides students an opportunity for extended learning during the summer session. Students revisit core classes through teacher instruction and/or through online credit recovery to earn credits not captured during the school year.
For: Grades 10-12
Location: TechBoston Academy, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/4
Hours: 8:30 am - 12:45 pm
Contact: Jessica Decartes, Jdescartes@bostonpublicschools.org
The HYPPE
Summer Learning Academy
Helping Young People Pursue Excellence through the expression of hip-hop and majorette dance. Enjoy a summer of finding friends, finding yourself, and learning.
For: Grades 1-10
Location: Mattapan
Dates: 7/5 - 8/19
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Shamika James, Thehyppe617@gmail.com
Website: unknown-hype-dance-studio.business.site
UMass Boston - GastÓn Institute
TAG/ALERTA
TAG|ALERTA at UMass Boston is a five-week summer program where students have fun and explore topics through project-based learning and enrichment activities. Our program is designed to support Latinx, multilingual students, and English Learners as they discover and develop their talents and gifts in academic and non-academic settings.
For: Grades 6-9
Location: UMass Boston, Dorchester
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Michelle Irene Polanco Pereira, TAG@umb.edu
Website: TAG.umb.edu
Veronica Robles Cultural Center
Summer Learning Academy
Latino Heritage Summer Camp provides students in grades 3 to 8 the opportunity to improve and increase their English and Spanish language vocabulary while learning and exploring each other’s cultures reading, playwriting, dancing, singing, playing instruments, and performing at the end of the camp showcase for friends and parents.
For: Grades 4-9
Location: VRCC, East Boston
Dates: 7/11 - 8/5
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Contact: Marcela Chacon, info@vrocc.org
Website: www.vrocc.org
Warren Prescott K-8 School
Summer Bridging Academics and Science
This hybrid: in-person and remote program, for current Warren Prescott or Charlestown residents, will provide a dynamic STEM experience. Engineers, inventors, scientists, and artists change the world. Our program empowers students to come up with ideas that could make the world the kind of place they want it to be.
For: Grades 1-9
Location: Warren-Prescott, Charlestown
Dates: 7/5 - 8/5
Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 am
Contact: Kristen Spadafora, kspadafora@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: warrenprescott.com/si
Health and Safety Protocols
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Health and safety protocols for Summer Learning in Boston Public Schools will remain the same as current protocols.
Check out the Home Health Checklist and Wearing Masks.
More Summer Learning Opportunities
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Check out Boston After School and Beyond for more Summer Learning Opportunities.
Summer Learning Descriptions
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We are offering the following summer programs throughout the district:
Program
Description
Dates
Summer Early Focus
- Summary: The Summer Early Focus program builds on children's learning during the school year. It is highly engaging and child-driven. Two BPS teachers support up to 20 students in each classroom with our Summer Early Focus curriculum. BPS plans to serve approximately 500 students currently enrolled in grades K1-2. Students continue to engage in high-quality instructional practices, take field trips, and have structured and unstructured play opportunities.
- Eligibility/Registration: Families are invited to 5th quarter programs through their schools. Summer Early Focus and the locations are listed there. In addition, families who do not receive an invitation can sign up for these programs through their schools and/or through SchoolMint.
July 5 - August 5 Credit Recovery Programs
- Summary: Credit Recovery Programs are offered by schools as a way for students to complete/recover course credits.
- Eligibility/Registration: Students are notified of credit recovery courses by their guidance counselors and other student support staff.
July 5 - August 5 English Learner Summer Academies
- Summary: The BPS Office of English Learners (OEL) offers programs focused on grade-level academic skills in math and ESL/English Language Arts. The programs utilize a research-based curriculum and instruction that aligns with WIDA and CCSS to improve the English language acquisition of English Learners. The program plans to serve approximately 2,500 ELs currently enrolled in grades K1-11.
- Eligibility/Registration: SchoolMint. Families are invited to EL summer academies through their schools. English Learner students in Grades K-12 with priority given to compensatory students, SLIFE and ELD 1-3s. In addition, OEL invites our compensatory students for EL summer academies through our OEL family liaisons. Also, we will announce our EL summer academy opportunity in our upcoming LATF Newsletter.
July 5 - August 5 5th Quarter Summer Learning Academies
- Summary: Summer Learning Academies are five-week, non-credit programs focused on academic acceleration and enrichment, run by a school or community-based organization with interest-based experiences, like outdoor exploration, sailing, soccer, or arts.
- Eligibility/Registration: SchoolMint.
July 5 - August 5 Braithwaite Burns Institute - Summary: EFA Braithwaite Burns STEM Institute is to propel middle school students to excel in the content, skills, and thinking needed to become engineering innovators. The Institute will target math, science, technology, and engineering skills through its rigorous and standards-aligned curriculum. The focus on mathematics will allow students to gain a deep understanding of grade-level content and learn more advanced mathematical concepts at the same time.
- Eligibility/Registration: SchoolMint.
July 5 - August 5
- Summary: The Extended School Year is a five-week, summer program for students with disabilities whose Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Teams have identified are at risk of substantial regression of skills over the summer.
- Eligibility/Registration: Students are eligible per IEP only. Parents consent to these services during team meetings, followed by individual outreach to families each spring to confirm that their students will be attending ESY. Students are eligible for compensatory services per a team meeting and parents are informed similarly.
- View the ESY page for more information
July 11 - August 12
Exam School Initiative (ESI)
- Summary: ESI is a racial-equity initiative intended to expand access to students who have been historically underrepresented in exam schools as compared to the overall BPS student demographics. ESI will continue to serve students entering 5th, 6th and 8th grades. ESI plans to serve up to 650 students this summer.
- Eligibility/Registration: This is an invitation-only program. Families will be notified of eligibility.
August 1 - August 26
Strategies for Success
- Summary: Strategies for Success provides summer acceleration programming for exam school admittees who, while academically prepared for exam school content, may require more time to get acclimated to the pace of exam school study. The goal is for all students to be offered differentiated acceleration programming for up to 3 additional weeks during Summer 2022. S4S will serve students entering 7th and 9th grades at each exam school.
- Eligibility/Registration: Once exam school invitations are confirmed, BPS will notify families of the opportunity.
August 1 - August 26