Summer Stuff Jr. 2017 FOR FAMILIES OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS IN THE BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Get ready for summer! Read this first. When we say: We mean: re you looking for great summer ideas for children? Summer Stuff Jr. Grades ������������� The grade your child has dozens! In these pages, you will find all kinds of summer camps, currently is in programs, and activities — including day camps, overnight camps, camps Languages ������ The languages A spoken by the staff, in for children with disabilities, classes, learning and recreational opportunities, and addition to English activities for families. Hours ������������� Monday-Friday unless Most of these programs can be found at PartnerBPS.org. It's a great place to otherwise stated figure out what you want to do and what's available. Read through Summer Stuff Deadline ��������� The last day to apply Jr. and circle the listings that your children might like. Or, visit PartnerBPS.org and FC/FS �������������� First Come/First Served use the search engine to find exactly what you want. Then, visit their websites or call them. Don’t be put off by the cost. If transportation information is not Many camps and programs offer scholarships or reduced fees based on what a family can pay. Just ask! Next, apply—and listed, it means the program does not do it now, especially if you are requesting financial aid. Many programs are “first come, first served,” and they fill up fast. If provide transportation. possible, apply online to save time. Good luck—and have a great summer! n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n FEBRUARY 2017 n Boston Public Schools' 5th Quarter District Summer Learning Programs Did you know that students who attend summer learning programs can have an advantage going into the next school year? BPS has many summer programs targeted to all kinds of learners. All programs are free—but only eligible students may attend. To find out if your child is eligible for one of these programs, ask his or her principal, guidance counselor or teacher. SUMMER LEARNING SUMMER DREAMS EXAM SCHOOL SUMMER STAGE: ACADEMIES LEADERSHIP CAMP INITIATIVE DANCE, SPOKEN WORD & THEATRE PRE-K-GRADE 12 A few lucky BPS boys will get to spend a late GRADE 5 A partnership among BPS schools and summer week at Camp Manitou on beautiful Designed to prepare students to take the ISEE Dancers, poets and actors of all backgrounds, community based organizations to test in November as a means to attend one experience and abilities are invited to join Eastlake in Maine. Summer Dreams offers us for Summer Stage! Our dance intensive deliver academics, skill development, and leadership, teamwork, motivational and of Boston’s three exam schools. All grade 5 enrichment to high-need students. Each students who have scored at least proficient (grades 4-11) includes body conditioning learning activities, as well as sports, water and choreography designed to bring out the program employs a different mix of time, activities, theater, arts, and more. First priority (4) or advanced (5) in one Terra Nova location, and activities based on the specific Standardized Test (reading/math) and at least best in everyone. Through our spoken word needs and interests of their students and goes to boys in the BPS 10 Boys Initiative— a near proficient (3) in the other are eligible intensive (grades 7-11), students create and all are full day, 4-6 week programs that but use the email below to ask about for the program. Seats are filled by students perform original poetry under the guidance require students to attend every day. These available spaces. entering grade 6 for school-year 2017-18 in of award-winning spoken word artists. Our programs are designed to prepare students Summer Dreams is generously funded by pre-determined underrepresented schools. theatre intensive (grades 4-11) takes students through the entire process of producing a for the upcoming school year and will count the Manitou Camps Foundation. Eligibility ���Invite only for credit for students who require it. Talk to play, from audition to rehearsals, set design Boys entering BPS grades 6-9; Dates ����������August 14–25 your child’s principal or teacher or visit www. For �������������� to performance. priority for boys in the 10 Boys Location �����Boston Latin School bostonpublicschools.org/summer For ��������������BPS students currently in grades to find Initiative Hours ���������8am-12:30pm 4-11 (exact grade levels vary by out what programs may be available to your Overnight camp in late summer Cost ������������Free; breakfast and snack When ��������� program) child. Location �����Oakland, Maine provided Locations ����Roland Hayes School of Music Provided from Boston Contact �������To find out if your child is eligible Transport ���� (Summer Symphony); Orchard 21ST CENTURY Free for one of these programs, ask Cost ������������ Gardens K-8 School (Summer July 15 his or her principal, guidance COMMUNITY LEARNING Deadline����� Stage) Contact �������Donkor Minors, dminors@ counselor or teacher. CENTERS Dates ����������July 10-21 bostonpublicschools.org for more Hours ���������Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-2:30 pm KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 12 information SUMMER ARTS Cost ������������Free The Boston Public Schools sites that have ESL SUMMER ACADEMY INTENSIVES Deadline�����June 2, but register now; these received the 21st Century Community Register today for free summer programs The BPS Office of English Language Learners programs fill quickly. Register Learning Centers Out of School Time Grants in music (concert band & orchestra), dance, online at www.bpsarts.org (OELL) offers a 5-Week Academic Enrichment are hosting 5-8 week summer programs theatre, and spoken word. Beginning in July, beginning February 17th. program focusing on grade level academic during Summer 2017. These programs are students of all experience levels spend two skills in Math and ESL/English Language Arts. purposefully and intentionally connected weeks developing skills, performing with EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR Students will be invited based on their ELD to learning standards and are driven by peers and connecting with professionals (English Language Development) Proficiency in the arts. All programs culminate in (ESY) the needs and interests of the students. Level and compensatory group status. performances the final week. Breakfast The Office of Special Education and Student The content rich programming will provide Cognitively demanding tasks and grade- and lunch are provided. Open to students Services (OSESS) will implement the opportunities for civic engagement, level complex texts will be made accessible enrolled in BPS schools only. See descriptions Extended School Year program, a special leadership development, mentoring, and education service for students between the for our students. In addition to academics, below for grade levels and details. collaboration. Please see below for the list of ages of 3 and 22 with disabilities whose the program includes enrichment activities SUMMER SYMPHONY: sites, and their partner agency if applicable. unique needs require special education in focused on STEM, arts, leadership building, CONCERT BAND & ORCHESTRA Contact the person listed below at each excess of the regular academic school year. and physical fitness. Field trips will be offered Start the school year ahead of the pack! school for more information. Space is limited, Students receiving ESY services are identified every Friday during the program duration. Beginning and intermediate woodwind, by his/her IEP team and will be invited so inquire early! brass, percussion, and string students are Eligibility ���ELL students in grades 2-11, ELD by OSESS to participate in programming. Gardner Pilot Academy - YMCA Levels 1-3 or Compensatory Group invited to spend the summer strengthening Contact your student's teacher, Special Grades K0-8; Contact: Jennifer Barrios Dates ����������July 10-August 10 (Thursday) their skills through fun repertoire. Play in Education Coordinator, principal or guidance Location �����To be Determined large and small ensembles, participate in counselor for more information. James W. Hennigan K-8 School Hours ���������Mon.-Fri., 8:00 am-2:00 pm music theory workshops, and work with top Boys and Girls Club of Boston Cost ������������Free; breakfast and lunch Boston musicians. Partners include Castle of Remember: only eligible students will Grades 1-6; Contact: Marisol Ayala provided Our Skins Chamber Ensemble and the Boston be invited to these programs. Ask the City-Wide String Orchestra! Open to students principal or headmaster if you are eligible. Thomas J Kenny School - BELL Contact �������Your student's teacher, Language Acquisition Team Facilitator (LATF), currently in grades 4-11. The grades are the grades the student is in Grades 1-5; Contact: John Nguyen principal or guidance counselor now (2016-2017 school year). for more information n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Summer Day Camps & Programs Day camps typically offer recreation, sports, arts, enrichment, and day trips� Call each camp for details� Unless otherwise noted, day camps are Monday–Friday� ALLSTON/BRIGHTON APAC months) and an up-to-date record of For ��������������Ages 8-12 For ��������������Ages 10+ CHILD & FAMILY SERVICE immunizations. Location �����Boston Location �����Brookline June 26-August 18 June 26-30 or August 14-18 For ��������������Boys and girls ages 7-14 Dates ���������� Dates ���������� CENTER INC. Hours ���������9am-4pm Hours ���������9am-4pm SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM Dates ����������July 10-August 4; four 1-week sessions