The District is committed to delivering a comprehensive program that is community-centered, based on student’s needs, and ensures that all students and families have access to a fun, academically and socially enriching, and meaningful summer experience.
Summer Academic Programs
We are excited to welcome students entering grades K -12 to summer programming beginning on June 26, 2023. Register below!
- About Summer Programs
- Registration Events
- Map of Locations
- PreK - Kindergarten Transition
- Grades 1-7 Summer Learning
- Grades 8-9 Summer Bridge
- Grades 9-12 Summer School
- Grades 1-12 Extended School Year (ESY)
- Grades 10-12 StartUp EDU
- Grades 6-12 Summer Drumline
- Grades 1-11 Newcomer (English Learners)
- FAQs & Tech Support
- Contact Us
Which Program is right for me?
PreK – Kindergarten Summer Transition – For children who will start Kindergarten this fall, this program will prepare and increase the confidence of rising kindergarteners and their families. Kindergarten enrollees will receive an email invitation directly.
Grades 1-11 Newcomer English Learners – This invite-only program is for English Learners entering grades 1-7 and entering grades 8-11. English Learners who a) enrolled after January 1st 2022 and b) have a current English Proficiency Level of 1.0-1.5, will be invited.
Grades 1-12 Extended School Year – This program provides free special education services for students who require special education support and services beyond the regular 180-day school year. Because students participation in the Extended School Year is determined by the IEP team, parent/guardian registration is not required.
Grades 1-7 Summer Learning – For children who will begin 1st through 7th grade this fall, this program offers academic enrichment and extracurricular activities for a full day camp experience. English learners at level 2.0 and above may apply.
Grades 8-9 Summer Bridge – For children who will begin 8th and 9th grade this fall and would like to gain real world, practical experience while learning how to start a business. Students may also obtain credentials for high school graduation.
Grades 9-12 Summer School – For high school students who have failed a previous course, this program provides an opportunity to earn the grades and credits needed for graduation.
Grades 10-12 StartUp EDU – For students starting grades 10-12 this fall, this four-week program helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and gain the skills needed to start a business.
Grades 6-12 Summer Drumline – For students starting in grades 6-12 this fall, this program (an extension of the Spring Regional Drumline Program) teaches the fundamentals of drumline percussion. Students will perform in an ensemble and receive supplemental music instruction.
Why summers matter
Summer learning programs are proven to maintain and advance students’ academic and social growth. This is sometimes referred to as the summer slide. Because they’re not engaging in learning every day, students can forget what they learned during the school year. An academic summer program that incorporates enrichment experiences is the perfect way to engage students and make sure they don’t forget the critical skills they have already learned, especially given the school year’s unique nature.
Which of our students is a good fit for summer programming?
All current School District of Philadelphia students entering grades K-12 are eligible and encouraged to participate! Summer learning programs are proven to reinforce and build new skills, sending young people back to school in September ready to learn. Additionally, summer youth employment programs engage older youth in meaningful activities that help them cultivate new skills, prepare for college, improve grades, and earn money.
When exploring summer programming, families should see the information related to the grade their child WILL BE IN when entering school this coming fall. And contact us with any questions.
How do I get started?
Use the sidebar to access the programming that is available for the grade your student will be entering in the fall. All the important details, including how to register, are included.
The District is doing its best to match interested students with available space and teachers. Completing a registration form does not guarantee admission. Interested applicants may be honored on a first-come, first-serve basis, based on available spots at locations within each program. Applications open April 10 for all programs. Notifications of final acceptance will be sent on a rolling basis, no later than June 1, 2023.
Registration Events
Families will have access to computers to complete registration with assistance on-site.
Registration Events (In-person)
- April 18th | 10 am – 3 pm | 440 N. Broad Street, Lab A
- April 25th | 10 am – 3 pm | 440 N. Broad Street, Lab A
Can’t make an event? Watch our program overview above.
Summer Program Locations
Click the small arrow box in the upper left corner to view a list of summer program locations or zoom in on the map.
Summer Kindergarten Program – Transition to Kindergarten (A Virtual Program)
Incoming District Kindergarteners
For children who will start Kindergarten this fall, this program will prepare and increase the confidence of rising kindergarteners and their families. Kindergarten enrollees will receive an email invitation directly.
- Who is eligible? Any family who has completed the Kindergarten registration process for their child at a School District of Philadelphia school.
- This program will be operated virtually.
- 90 minutes of introductory digital instruction and support for two days each week, either Monday and Tuesday OR Wednesday and Thursday, facilitated by a teacher.
- Optional asynchronous activities at various other times during the summer. A calendar of those optional activities will be provided upon registration.
Dates & Daily Schedule
Dates: June 26, 2023 – July 27, 2023
Program Hours: Families will be assigned to one of 4 time slots:
- Mondays and Tuesdays from 9-10:30 am;
- Mondays and Tuesdays from 11-12:30;
- Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9-10:30 am; or
- Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11-12:30.
Registration Information
Application opens: April 10, 2023 | Application closes: May 31, 2023
Families who have completed registrations for School District Kindergarten will receive a link to the online application form via email.
What You’ll Need:
Once you receive the link to your application via email, families will need the following to apply:
- Student’s District ID number (contact your school for this information if you do not have it)
- Name of the District school where the incoming Kindergartener has been registered
- Student Demographic Information (date of birth, primary language spoken in the home, etc.)
- Caregiver Contact Information (home address, cell phone number, email address)
The number of families able to enroll will be limited based upon staffing levels.
Notification of Acceptance:
The number of families able to enroll will be limited, and based on staffing levels. Filling out the application is NOT a guarantee of placement. Families will be notified if they have been enrolled to participate into the program no later than May 24, 2023.
Locations
Programs will be virtual for incoming Kindergarteners
Chromebook, Materials & Supplies
All families will pick up materials including a bag with supplies, books, and a Chromebook if needed, prior to the first day of the program. Details about pick-up will be provided.
Contact
Questions regarding the Transition to Kindergarten program for students who will be kindergarten in September 2023 should be sent to ksummerprogram@philasd.org.
Summer Learning for Grades 1 – 7
Students Entering Grades 1-7
- Full-day, school-meets-camp experience, offered as a partnership between the School District of Philadelphia and The City of Philadelphia’s Out-of-School Time (OST) extracurricular programs.
- Students who will be in the 1st through 7th grade in September 2023 are eligible to apply.
- Applicants will be honored on a first-come, first-serve basis, based on available spots at each Summer Learning 1-7 location.
- Notifications of final acceptance will be sent on a rolling basis by June 1, 2023.
Note: This program is similar to our Newcomer summer program, however, the Newcomer program is best suited for students at Level 1 and 1.5 (designed specifically for Newcomer English learners).
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is focused on the following:
- Engaging lessons and project-based learning
- Extracurricular programming, music, art, physical education, and athletics
- Foundational ELA and math skills necessary for the next grade
- English language development support for ELs
- Social-emotional learning
Dates & Daily Schedule
June 26, 2023 – August 4, 2023; 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
This is a full-day camp experience, offered as a partnership between the School District of Philadelphia with The City of Philadelphia’s Out-of-School Time (OST) extracurricular programs.
The full day includes:
- Academic enrichment from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm with certified School District of Philadelphia teachers and staff
- OST-staffed extracurricular camp activities from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Fridays will consist of a full day of camp activities by OST providers
Note: During the week of July 31st to August 4th students will be engaged in full days of extracurricular camp activities by OST provider.
If you are accepted into the Summer Learning program, you will be contacted by the OST staff during the month of June to learn more about the planned extracurricular program and activities at your assigned site. You will also be asked to complete an additional consent form for the specific provider.
Registration Information
Registration Opens: April 10, 2023 | Registration Closes: May 6, 2023
- A single registration form may be used to register up to 6 students from the same household.
- Please be sure to accurately enter each child’s student ID # as this will be used to verify the eligibility of the student for summer programming.
- Charter, parochial, and private school students should check with their schools for available summer programs.
Enrollment will be completed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Families will be notified if they have been enrolled to participate into the program no later than June 1, 2023. Every effort will be made to place students at the location closest to their home address but space is limited and will depend on occupancy and staff capacity.
Note: Due to this program’s unique partnership with the City of Philadelphia Out-of-School Time providers (OST), parents who wish to register for a full day of programming must check the consent box located in their registration form so that relevant information can be shared with the City. This check box is in place of the separate OST consent form that has existed in the past. Sharing registration information with the City is required for students to participate in the full day of Summer Learning Programming.
What You’ll Need:
- Student’s District ID number (contact your school for this information if you do not have it)
- Name of the District school where the student has been registered
- Student Demographic Information (date of birth, primary language spoken in the home, etc.)
- Caregiver Contact Information (home address, cell phone number, email address)
Locations
Spots Available
A.B. Anderson – Southeast (Students entering grades 1, 4-7 ONLY)
Duckery – North (All students grades 1-7)
Kenderton – North (All students grades 1-7)
Lamberton – West (Students entering grades 1, 3-7 ONLY)
Lea – West (Students entering grades 4-7 ONLY)
Mifflin – Northwest (Students entering grades 4-7 ONLY)
Moffet – Southeast (All students grades 1-7)
Prince Hall – Northwest (Students entering grades 1, 6 & 7 ONLY)
Ziegler – Lower Northeast (Students entering grades 5-7 ONLY)
FULL (No spots available)
Anne Frank (Main Building) – Northeast
Carnell – Lower Northeast
Cayuga – Olney
Farrell – Northeast
McCall – Center
Solis-Cohen – Northeast
Materials & Supplies
- On their first day, all students will receive a book bag with materials they need to participate in programming.
- Students will also have personalized kits on site for activities and project-based learning.
- Students will need to bring their school issued chromebook for this program.
Meals & Transportation
- Students will receive breakfast and lunch
- All students will receive a Septa fare card for travel to and from the program.
- Daily Septa day passes will be made available for family members to accompany younger students upon request.
English Learners
Families of English learners entering grades 1-7 at levels 2.0 and above are able to register for the program and will participate in all activities during the school day and after school including art, P.E, music, and after-school programming.
Eligible students will receive a direct invite to participate in the Newcomer Program if they are at a level 1.0 or 1.5.
Contact
Questions regarding the Summer Learning program for students who will be in grades 1-7 in September 2023 should be sent to summerprograms1-7@philasd.org.
Summer Bridge Program
Students Entering Grades 8-9
- Gain real-world, practical application while developing Math and ELA skills
- Gain the skills needed to start a business by learning the integral skills needed when becoming an entrepreneur.
- Obtain credentials that may be used for high school graduation (Act 158 Graduation artifacts for Pathways 4 & 5)
Students will have an opportunity to select one of the following tracks below and complete training to obtain a credential by the end of the five weeks:
- Food Service and Hospitality *ServSafe (TBD), EverFi Business Ready
- Arts & Entertainment *EverFi Business Ready
- Health Sciences *Mandated Reporter, EverFi Business Ready
Dates & Daily Schedule
- Program Dates: June 26 – July 27
- Program Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:45 AM – 1:30PM
Registration Information
Registration Forms open: April 10, 2023 | Registration closes: May 6, 2023
Families will be notified if they have been enrolled into the program no later than June 1, 2023. Students will need a laptop for this program.
To register, you will need:
- Student’s ID number
- Student’s Current Grade, School, and Address
- Student Demographic Information (DoB, Language, etc.)
- Caregiver Information
The District is doing its best to match interested students with available space and teachers. Completing a registration form does not guarantee admission.
Locations
School of the Future
Strawberry Mansion
Masterman
Rush
Academy at Palumbo
Kensington CAPA
Edison
Bartram
Materials & Supplies
All students must bring their school-issued chromebooks each day.
Meals, Chromebooks & Transportation
- Students will receive breakfast and lunch.
- All students will receive a Septa fare card for travel to and from the program. Additional information about transportation will be communicated to families after enrollment is confirmed.
- All students must bring their school-issued chromebooks each day.
Contact
Questions regarding the Summer Bridge program for students who will be in grades 8 and 9 in September 2023 should be sent to summerbridge@philasd.org.
Summer School (Formally Credit Recovery)
Students Entering Grades 9-12
- Students in grades 9-12 who have failed a previous course have an opportunity to earn the grades and credits that they need to stay on track for graduation.
- Students are able to earn up to two credits that they need towards PA State requirements for graduation. Seniors eligible to graduate will also be able to complete Act 158/Pathway 5 evidence during this time.
We encourage families and students to work with their counselor or roster chair to confirm which courses the student should complete in Summer School.
Dates & Daily Schedule
Program Dates: June 26, 2023 – July 27, 2023
Program Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:45 am – 1:30 pm
Registration Information
Phase 1: Registration for Previously Failed Credits:
- Registration Opens: April 10, 2023
- Registration Closes: April 28, 2023
Phase 2: Registration for 2022-23 In-Progress Credits:
- Registration Opens: May 22, 2023
- Registration Closes: June 9, 2023
To register, you will need:
- Student’s ID number
- Student’s Current Grade and School
- Student Demographic Information (DoB, Language, etc.)
- Caregiver Information
- Previously Failed Courses and Act 158/Pathway 5 needs
Locations
School of the Future
Strawberry Mansion
Masterman
Rush
Academy at Palumbo
Kensington CAPA
Edison
Bartram
Meals, Chromebooks & Transportation
- Students will receive breakfast and lunch
- Any students who are eligible for transportation based on distance from home residence will be notified. Additional information about transportation will be communicated to families after enrollment is confirmed.
- All students must bring their school issued chromebooks each day.
Contact
Questions regarding the Summer School program should be sent to creditrecovery@philasd.org.
Extended School Year (ESY)
Students Entering Grades 1-12
Extended School Year (ESY) services are free special education services provided to students who require special education support and services beyond the regular 180-day school year. It is offered to ensure all eligible students receive a free appropriate public education. The primary purpose of ESY is to maintain the progress the student made on their most critical goals and objectives during the regular school year. The ESY program is based on the student’s individual needs and typically does not include every goal and objective in the student’s IEP.
- Student’s participation in Extended School Year is determined by the IEP team, parent/guardian registration is not required.
- ESY services will generally be provided 4 days per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for a five-week period during the summer. However, there is no fixed amount, type, or duration of ESY services; each student is entitled to receive the services necessary to ensure they receive an appropriate education based on their needs.
- During the IEP Team meeting to determine eligibility and services for ESY, fewer, more, or alternative services may be discussed.
How are ESY eligibility and services determined?
The student’s eligibility for ESY and which ESY services the student requires must be discussed at the student’s IEP Team meeting. The amount, type, and duration of services provided during ESY will depend on the student’s individual needs and are determined by the IEP Team based on data collected on the student’s skills and behaviors. ESY may include not only specially designed instruction but may also include related services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and transportation.
Dates & Daily Schedule
Program Dates: June 26, 2023 – July 27, 2023
Program Hours: 9:00 am – 1 :00 pm: ESY Instructional Services
Registration Information
Because students participation in Extended School Year is determined by the IEP team, parent/guardian registration is not required.
Locations
Samuel Fels
Baldi Middle School
Thurgood Marshall
Dr. Ethel Allen School
Hancock Demonstration School
John B. Kelly School
John Barry School
Overbrook Educational Center
Penrose
E.W. Rhodes Elementary School
Julia DeBurgos Elementary School
Juniata Park Academy
West Philadelphia High School
GAMP
Martin Luther King High School
Morrison
Contact
For additional information and updates, click here or email esy@philasd.org.
Startup EDU
Grades 10-12 (current 9th-11th grade students)
Students will gain an entrepreneurial mindset in this five-week program. They will gain the skills needed to start a business by learning the integral skills needed when becoming an entrepreneur. Students will need a laptop for this program.
Students will learn concepts such as:
- Presentation skills
- Targeting a market
- Finances
- Budgeting
- Entrepreneurship Skills
Dates & Daily Schedule
Program Dates: June 26 – July 27
Program Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:45AM-1:30PM (In-Person)
Friday, 9:00AM-1:30PM (Virtual/Hybrid)
Registration Information
Registration Form opens: April 10, 2023
Registration closes: May 6, 2023
Acceptance will be completed on a first come, first serve basis. Notifications of final acceptance will be sent on a rolling basis by June 1, 2023.
Students interested in this program should apply at: https://www.workready.org/summer/ and use CODE: WRS54.
Locations
Masterman High School
Materials & Supplies
- Students will need to bring their school issued chromebook for this program.
Meals & Transportation
- Students will receive breakfast and lunch
- All students will receive a Septa fare card for travel to and from the program. Daily Septa day passes will be made available for family members to accompany younger students upon request.
Contact
Questions regarding the StartUp EDU program should be sent to startupedu@philasd.org.
Summer Drumline
Students Entering Grades 6-12
Summer Drumline is an extension of our Spring regional drumline program.
- Learn the fundamentals of drumline percussion and perform in an ensemble, along with supplemental music instruction.
- Programs will be facilitated by certified District Music teachers with support from teaching artists from various partner organizations.
- Program locations will be high schools situated in each region.
The program is supported by summer employment opportunities for high school-aged students in partnership with the Urban Affairs Coalition and Philadelphia Youth Network.
Dates & Daily Schedule
Program Dates: June 26th – July 27
Program Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00AM-2:00PM (In-Person)
Registration Information
Registration Form opens: March 20, 2023
Registration closes: May 6, 2023
Students interested in this program should apply HERE
Locations
Samuel Fels
West Philadelphia High School
Kensington CAPA
Materials & Supplies
- Students will need to bring their school issued chromebook for this program.
Meals & Transportation
- Students will receive breakfast and lunch
- All students will receive a Septa fare card for travel to and from the program. Daily Septa day passes will be made available for family members to accompany younger students upon request.
Contact
Questions regarding the Summer Drumline program for students who will be in grades 6th through 12th in September 2023 should be sent to arts@philasd.org.
Newcomer Summer Program for English Learners
This program is invite-only and is provided for all English Learners entering grades 1-7 and entering grades 8-11.
It is designed for English Learners who a) enrolled after January 1st, 2022, and who b) have a current English Proficiency Level of 1.0-1.5.
- The focus will be on building English language development and content knowledge in both English Language Arts and Math.
- All grades will participate in academic activities during the school day, and grades 1-7 will have the opportunity to participate in Out of School Time (OST) extracurriculars such as art, physical education, and music.
- The OST component is run by the City of Philadelphia. Due to this program’s unique partnership, registering for Summer Programming means that families must complete the OST consent forms for students to participate in Summer Learning Programs. This is required for students to participate in the Summer Learning Program.
- Families who have eligible students will receive an email notification, robocall or robo-text to register for the program. The Newcomer Summer Program registration form is available in thirteen different languages.
- EL Points will receive a list of eligible students so that they can support families with the registration process.
Dates & Daily Schedule
1st-7th graders:
Dates: June 26 – August 4
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:30am – 4pm (1pm-4pm is OST)
8th-11th graders:
Dates: June 26 – July 28
Days: Monday – Thursday
Hours: 8:45am – 1:30pm
Registration Information
The link to the registration form will be embedded in the emails and robotexts.
Locations
Laura H. Carnell Elementary School
Cayuga Elementary School
General George A. McCall School
Solomon Solis-Cohen School
Louis H. Farrell School
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush (8th – 11th)
John Bartram High School (8th – 11th)
Materials & Supplies
Students will receive a backpack with materials and supplies to support their instructional programs at home.
Meals, Chromebooks & Transportation
- All students, regardless of distance from their summer program schools, will be eligible for a Septa fare card.
- Students will be assigned to locations based on your requested location preference.
- All students will receive a Septa fare card for travel to and from the program.
- Daily Septa day passes will be made available for a family member to accompany younger students upon request.
- Any additional information about transportation will be communicated to families after enrollment is confirmed.
- All students participating in District programming will receive breakfast and lunch if attending on site. They will also receive a book bag with supplies, books, and materials they need to participate in programming.
- No chromebooks will be required.
Contact
Questions about the Newcomer Summer Program should be directed to multilingual@philasd.org.
Chromebooks & Tech Support
All students should bring their chromebooks to the summer program except Newcomer and Extended School Year (ESY).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Program is right for me?
PreK – Kindergarten Summer Transition – For children who will start Kindergarten this fall, this program will prepare and increase the confidence of rising kindergarteners and their families. Kindergarten enrollees will receive an email invitation directly.
Grades 1-11 Newcomer English Learners – This invite-only program is for English Learners entering grades 1-7 and entering grades 8-11. English Learners who a) enrolled after January 1st 2022 and b) have a current English Proficiency Level of 1.0-1.5, will be invited.
Grades 1-12 Extended School Year – This program provides free special education services for students who require special education support and services beyond the regular 180-day school year. Because students participation in the Extended School Year is determined by the IEP team, parent/guardian registration is not required.
Grades 1-7 Summer Learning – For children who will begin 1st through 7th grade this fall, this program offers academic enrichment and extracurricular activities for a full day camp experience. English learners at level 2.0 and above may apply.
Grades 8-9 Summer Bridge – For children who will begin 8th and 9th grade this fall and would like to gain real world, practical experience while learning how to start a business. Students may also obtain credentials for high school graduation.
Grades 9-12 Summer School – For high school students who have failed a previous course, this program provides an opportunity to earn the grades and credits needed for graduation.
Grades 10-12 StartUp EDU – For students starting grades 10-12 this fall, this four-week program helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and gain the skills needed to start a business.
Grades 6-12 Summer Drumline – For students starting in grades 6-12 this fall, this program (an extension of the Spring Regional Drumline Program) teaches the fundamentals of drumline percussion. Students will perform in an ensemble and receive supplemental music instruction.
How can families learn more, and apply?
Parents can apply online at any time using the links on this page.
The Office of Enrollment and Placement on the first floor at 440 N. Broad Street is also open for families Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 3:30 pm.
Registration events will be offered – continue to check back on this page for more information.
Will programming be offered in person?
Students entering in PreK and Kindergarten: Virtual
Students entering in grades 1-12 participating in a District-run program: In person
Special education ESY: In person
I need more information on something that isn’t on the website. Who do I contact?
- Staffing: summerquestions@philasd.org
- Registration: Contact the program with who you are seeking to register
- Summer Kindergarten Transition Program: ksummerprogram@philasd.org
- Summer School: creditrecovery@philasd.org
- Summer Bridge: summerbridge@philasd.org
- Newcomer Program: multilingual@philasd.org
- ESY: Contact your Child’s special education teacher and or SPECM
- Summer Learning: summerprograms1-7@philasd.org
- Summer Drumline: arts@philasd.org
- StartUP EDU: startupedu@philasd.org
Can I still enroll if I have more than two credits to recover?
Yes, you can enroll for courses you have failed in the previous years. H.owever you can only earn UP TO 2 credits total in one summer
Can my student participate in multiple options in high school?
The schedule for each of the programs only allows students to participate in one option at a time.
Contact Us
For the most efficient response, please email the program contact first and allow 2-3 days for a response to your question.
- Staffing: summerquestions@philasd.org
- Registration: Contact the program with who you are seeking to register
- Summer Kindergarten Transition Program: ksummerprogram@philasd.org
- Summer School: creditrecovery@philasd.org
- Summer Bridge: summerbridge@philasd.org
- Newcomer Program: multilingual@philasd.org
- ESY: Contact your Child’s special education teacher and or SPECM
- Summer Learning: summerprograms1-7@philasd.org
- Summer Drumline: arts@philasd.org
- StartUP EDU: startupedu@philasd.org
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