City Schools without air conditioning or with A/C units under repair will participate in virtual learning while staff will teach from home on Monday, June 14. View full list of schools at https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/ac.
Meal sites located at those schools will be closed.
Expires on 6/14
443-984-2000
We are excited about summer programming and will be providing a variety of programs designed to support the continuum of learners. Please continue to visit this site for the most up-to-date information about our programs.
If you have questions about summer learning and registration, please call 443-984-2001, Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Who? Current PK-5 students
What? The Summer Arts & Learning Academy, Baltimore City Schools’ FREE program operated by Young Audiences, gives students in grades PreK-5 a fun summer packed with creative exploration and arts-integrated learning in Math and ELA from the best teachers and professional teaching artists our state has to offer
When? 6 weeks 6/28 to 8/5
Where? 8 sites: Graceland, Bay Brook, Pimlico, Gardenville, Wildwood, & Dorothy I Height, Henderson Hopkins, Moravia
How? Find registration links for both English and Spanish applications (https://www.yamd.org/programs/summer-arts-academy/)
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter or contract school
Who? This program is designed for rising 1st through 5th grade students in who are identified as gifted, advanced, talent development, or those who have not been identified as GAL but show signs of giftedness such as asking critical questions, showing creativity, or thinking deeply about content through abstract connections.
What? The CTY Baltimore Emerging Scholars Program is co-run by Baltimore City Public Schools and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth in order to provide rigorous, gifted-level content to elementary students to support their rapid growth in science, reading, math, and critical thinking by enrolling students in a unique, engaging, and academically environment where students explore topics such as story-telling, robotics, and solving mysteries alongside other bright kids who love to learn. The 6-week program will be hosted Monday through Thursday from 8:30AM to 12:30PM virtually via Google Classroom from June 28th through August 6th.
When? 6 weeks – 6/28-8/6
Where? Virtual
Parent Information Session: To view the parent session recording please visit bit.ly/CTYParentInfo2021
Registration: Please register by completing this application: bit.ly/CTYSummer2021
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter or contract school
Who? 480 students in grades K-5
What? Summer LIT! is a six-week, in-person summer program that provides students a fun and engaging arts-integrated literacy learning experience. By providing opportunities for creative, hands-on learning through the arts, the program helps improve students’ reading and writing skills and prevent summer learning loss. Key components of the program include daily arts integrated literacy instruction, small group tutoring, weekly artist residencies, STEM projects, community partner visits, and daily guided recess.
When? 6 weeks – 6/28-8/5
Where? 6 sites: Beechfield E/M, Francis Scott Key E/M, George Washington Elementary, James McHenry E/M, Moravia Park E/M, Southwest Baltimore Charter
How? Register at yamd.org/summerLIT
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter or contract school
What? Campers will engage with nature and their food systems in ways that reinforce scientific concepts from the school year. Students will spend most of their time OUTDOORS, exploring our 33-acre campus of forest, fields, and stream.
Where? Great Kids Farm, Catonsville, MD (but bus transportation will be provided from a City School)
Who? 3rd-5th graders in Baltimore City Public Schools
When? 2 Monday-Thursday sessions will be offered: July 12-15, 26-29. Families may choose 1 session per child.
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter or contract school
REGISTRATION INFO AVAILABLE SOON @ https://forms.gle/k9H9y7Fx6GqATFLt7
Who? 700 rising 1st-5th graders
What? SuperKids Camp is a six-week 4-day in-person summer learning program focused on literacy, STEM, arts, and environmental enrichment that prevents the ‘summer slide’ and positions campers to begin the school year on grade level. Students will attend in person for 4 days a week, M-Th.
When? 6 weeks – June 28th-August 5th – No camp Monday, July 5th
Where? 8 sites – Belmont Elementary School, Cecil Elementary School, Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, Gwynns Falls Elementary School, John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School, William Paca Elementary School
How? For more information Contact Robyn Trayham at robyn.trayham@parksandpeople.org Register online at https://bit.ly/2QGtxTR; www.parksandpeople.org
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter, or contract schools
Who? Rising 1st - rising 3rd graders
What? The Virtual Freedom Schools Literacy Academy (by the Center for Black Educator Development)
When? July 6th - August 6th, 8:30 - 10:30
Where? Virtual
How? Use the provided link to register: https://airtable.com/shrYPGwKixN4f6OLS
Cost? None for any City School elementary school students who attend traditional, charter or contract schools
Who? 800 - Current 3-8 grade students
What? Students will receive math and ELA instruction every day (M-F) virtually with our identified best teachers.
When? 5 weeks 7/12-8/13
Where? Virtual
How? Register Here
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter or contract school
Who? 440 Current 2-7 Grade Students
What? Freedom Schools is a literacy intensive summer experience, rooted in the civil rights movement. Freedom Schools uses an intra-generational servant leadership model to expose students to culturally affirming common core aligned literature. Students engage in literacy-focused activities for approximately 3,960 minutes/ designed to minimize summer learning loss.
When? 6 weeks: 6/28-8/5, Full-day: 9:00am-3:00pm
Where? 8 sites - Arundel, Abbottston, Collington Square, Cherry Hill, Edgewood, Cecil, Sandtown-Winchester, Southwest Baltimore Charter
How? Register Here: Elev8
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter or contract school
Who? 3-8th Grade Students
What? Provides in-person speech and debate techniques as well as STEM and other enrichment activities
When? 6 weeks: 6/28-8/5, Mondays - Thursdays, Full-day: 9:00am-3:00pm
Where? 4 sites: Walter P. Carter, Garrett Heights, Cherry Hill, and Western High School
How? Register Here
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter or contract school
Who? Retained, struggling or disengaged students currently in grades 6-8
What? Academic recovery for ELA & math with daily SEL lessons and enrichment. Partnership with Project Pneuma.
When? 6 weeks: 6/28-8/5; full day program 8:30-3:30 M-Th.
Where? Mt. Royal E/M
How? Register here
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter or contract school
Who? Students currently in grades 6-8 who failed Algebra I during SY20-21
What? Algebra I credit recovery for middle school students
When? 6 weeks – 6/28-8/5
Where? Dunbar or Digital Harbor
How? MUST contact school counselor to register
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter or contract school
Who? Students in grades 6 to 8 who receive ESOL services
What? Program supports EL students with interrupted learning in grades 6-8 with math and literacy intervention and support
When? 6 weeks: 6/28-8/5; full day program 8:30-3:30 M-Th.
Where? Mt. Royal E/M
How? Register here
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter, or contract school
Who? Rising 6-8 grade students that meet the i-Ready eligibility criteria for advanced mathematics and attend schools that do not offer Algebra I
What? Rising 6 - 8 grade students will engage in rigorous math to develop math skills needed to enroll in Algebra I in grade 8. Rising 8th grade students will take the 8th grade math course during the summer and students that meet with success will be enrolled in the district virtual algebra course during SY 21-22
When? 6 weeks: 6/28 – 8/5, M-Th.
Where: Maree G. Farring and Fort Worthington
How? Register online here: https://forms.gle/XS8juya7Wgdbu4yb6 (English and Spanish)
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter or contract school
Who? 6-8 grade students
What? 6-8 grade students will learn what it is like to be an inventor, programmer, and engineer through engaging and fun Robotics activities
When? 6 weeks: 6/28-8/5, M-Th except Monday July 5
Where: Woodhome E/M
How? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1ajNxSfmw9WyZMqj8
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter or contract school
Who? 35-40 students age 11-14
What? Ailey Camp is an innovative summer program for youth ages 11 to 14 that uses disciplined dance training, creative writing instruction, personal development, and communication workshops to help campers develop a respect for themselves and others.
When? 4 weeks (7/6-7/30)
Where? Towson University – Fine Arts Building
How? Register here
Cost? None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter or contract school
Who? Students in grades 9 to 12
What? High School Credit Recovery will be offered as a 3-week course
When? June 28 to August 5th (Monday-Thursday). There are 2 sessions:
Where? 3 sites - Dunbar, Digital, and Forest Park (Forest Park site for seniors/potential summer graduates where there are more course options
How? MUST contact your school counselor to register.
Cost? None for any City School high school students who attend traditional, charter or contract schools
Who? EL students with interrupted learning can take ESOL course for both original & credit recover
What? 6-week program designed to support English Learner students with interrupted education who are overaged and under credited
When? June 26 to August 5
Where? Dunbar, Digital, & Forest Park
How? MUST contact your school counselor to register
Cost? None for any City School high school students who attend traditional, charter or contract schools
Who? Students in grades 9-12 in need of credit recovery.
What? APEX credit Recovery will be a 6-week program. Students can recover up to 2 credits. Courses offered in late afternoon/evening.
When? June 28 to Aug 5
Where? Virtually
How? MUST contact your school counselor to register.
Cost? None for any City School high school students who attend traditional, charter or contract schools
Who? 150 Pre-AP high school students
What? Designed to prepare high school students for Advanced Placement courses to support content development and skill preparation.
When? June 28th – August 5th
Where? Hybrid - Poly High School for in-person days
How? Please speak with your current AP teacher or school counselor to register, or contact Maureen O’Neill mroneill@bcps.k12.md.us
Cost? None for any City School high school students who attend traditional, charter or contract schools
Check out additional summer opportunities.
City Schools is providing free grab-n-go meals to all Baltimore children and youth under 18 at 18 meal sites during the summer. More information about summer meals will be posted here in the next few weeks.
