Register for Summer Programs in 2023

Registration has closed for all summer programs.

For June of 2023, we are excited to add free, four-week summer programs at all schools, in addition to the excellent paid programs that are offered each summer.

These programs are made possible by ESSER funding and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant program.

Incoming Kindergarten Students! — Please contact your school for information about summer programs.

 

Student and teacher learning on computer.

Free Programs

Full STEAM Ahead! — Uses Opening Minds through the Arts (OMA), STEM curriculum, and highly-engaged teachers.
Students also receive ELA and Math instruction in small groups. Held in-person at all elementary, K-8 and middle schools.

Academia Huitzilin — Students in grades 3-5 explore different STEM units each week, with field trips on Friday. Held in-person at Drachman Montessori K-8.

Freshmen Academy — Supports incoming 9th grade students to transition from middle school to high school while building math, reading and study skills. Held in-person at all high schools and TUVA for incoming TUVA freshmen.

AP Bootcamp — Introduces any high school student to Advanced Placement curriculum and rigor. Held in-person at all high schools except Cholla and UHS.

High School Summer Experience — For current high school students looking for credit acceleration and credit recovery options. Held in-person at all high schools.

Registration has closed for all summer programs.

REMOTE option is the COLE Summer Experience
 
Services

  • Meals — Free Breakfast and Lunch
  • Transportation for Full STEAM Ahead! (register by May 5)
  • Crossing Guards
  • Nurses/Health Clerks/Counselors (counselors only available at the high school level)
Extended Camps

Camps providing education activities and extended-day childcare!

  • Extended-day – 7 am - 6 pm
  • Extended-dates – June 5 - July 21
  • For school age and pre-kindergarten
  • Weekly cost $75-$185

Visit Community Schools Summer Programs


Summer Program List
Current Grade Free/Paid Program Date-Range Time Register Notes
Pre-K Paid Pre-K Summer Camp - Full Day June 5 - July 21 7 am - 6 pm Community Schools At several sites
Pre-K Paid Pre-K Summer Camp - Half Day June 5 - July 21 Half Day Community Schools At several sites
K to 4 Free Full Steam Ahead - Elementary June 5 - 29 8 am - 12 pm ParentVUE At all schools
K to 5 Paid School Age Summer Camp - Half Day June 5 - July 21 7 am - 6 pm Community Schools At several schools; transportation available
K to 5 Paid School Age Summer Camp - Full Day June 5 - July 21 7 am - 6 pm Community Schools At several schools; transportation available
K to 5 Free Open Access GATE Summer Program June 5 - 29 8 am - 12 pm ParentVUE Open to all students; located at Tully Elementary School
K to 7 Free Full Steam Ahead - K-8 June 5 - 29 9 am - 1 pm ParentVUE At all schools
5 to 7 Free Full Steam Ahead - Middle School June 5 - 29 9 am - 1 pm ParentVUE At all schools; Current 5th graders pick the Middle School you will be starting next year.
8 Free Freshman Academy June 1 - 28 8 am - 12 pm ParentVUE Please pick the High School you will be starting next school year.
8 Free Freshman Academy (TUVA) June 1 - 28 8 am - 12 pm ParentVUE Choose Tucson Unified Virtual Academy as school to register.
9 to 12 Free HS - Credit Recovery - Block 1 - A.M. Session June 1 - 14 8 am - 2 pm ParentVUE All TUSD High Schools
9 to 12 Free HS - Credit Recovery - Block 2 - A.M. Session June 15 - 28 8 am - 2 pm ParentVUE All TUSD High Schools
9 to 12 Free HS - Credit Recovery - Block 1 - P.M. Session June 1 - 14 2:30 pm - 8 pm ParentVUE Located at Tucson High Magnet School
9 to 12 Free HS - Credit Recovery - Block 2 - P.M. Session June 15 - 28 2:30 pm - 8 pm ParentVUE Located at Tucson High Magnet School
5 to 6 Free Open Access GATE Summer Transition Program June 5 - 29 9 am - 1 pm ParentVUE For students entering 6th and 7th grade; located at Roberts-Naylor K-8
8 to 11 Free HS - Advanced Placement (AP) Boot Camp June 1 - 14 8 am - 12 pm ParentVUE Open to all HS students; at all HS except UHS/Cholla