2023 Middle School (Grades 5-8) Summer Learning Programs and Registration

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  • Registration for Summer Learning Programs 2023 begins March 15, 2023. Please check back then for registration information.

    Programs fill up fast! Applying by April 15, 2023 will increase student's chance of getting into their first program of choice.

    Enrolling late? No worries. Some of our programs have unlimited space.

    Programs start June 26, 2023.

     

    Important! Students should bring their fully charged iPads to school every day.

  • REGISTRATION FOR CURRENT SPPS FAMILIES: 

    • STEP 1: See program choices below. 
    • STEP 2: Choose to register online OR by Paper Registration.  

    Online Registration:
    Click Register Now! to log in to Campus Parent and register online using your OneStop Username and Password. Select "Summer Registration (K-8)." Need to retrieve or reset your OneStop Username and/or Password? Visit spps.org/families

    • If choosing online registration, you do not need to complete a paper registration form. 

    Paper Registration: 
    Download and complete Registration Form Grades K-8 SLP 2023Registration forms are also available at your student's school. 

    Email the completed form to spc@spps.org OR Drop off in person or send by U.S. Mail to: Summer Registration, SPPS Student Placement Center, 2102 University Ave. W., Saint Paul, MN 55114   

    REGISTRATION FOR NON-SPPS FAMILIES:  

    • STEP 1: See program choices below. 
    • STEP 2: Download and complete Registration Form Grades K-8 SLP 2023. Email completed form to spc@spps.org OR Drop off in person or send by U.S. Mail to: Summer Registration, SPPS Student Placement Center, 2102 University Ave. W., Saint Paul, MN 55114.  


Program Descriptions

  • Grades 5-8 Summer Quest
    Students explore high interest STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) topics. All students are assigned three core classes (Literacy, Math, Leadership) and self-select two electives. Elective choices include: Agriculture/Cooking, Coding, Physical Education, Art/Design, Lego Robotics, Theater Arts, Piano, Guitar, Band/Orchestra, Digital Music and Project Scientist for Girls. Students take a field trip to Northern Star Base Camp for team building and fun.

    Project Scientist for Girls: Students are immersed in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) learning taught by women educators. Experience includes exciting hands-on experiments, field trips and daily interactions with female STEM role models from a variety of professional fields. 

    Program Dates & Times: June 26-July 28 (23 days), 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

    No school Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4

    Location: Washington Technology Magnet, 1495 Rice Street, Saint Paul (All Areas)

                      Summer Principal: Mindy McBride

    Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.


    Grades 3-8 E-STEM (Environmental Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
    Students experience hands-on activities and field trips with a focus on Environmental Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Classes include Engineering, Coding, Construction, Sports, Environmental Studies, and Cooking. This program is sponsored by 3M and includes multiple STEM-themed field trips. 

    Program Dates & Times: June 26-July 28 (23 days), 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

    No school Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4

    Location: E-STEM Middle School, 600 Weir Drive, Woodbury (All Areas)

                     Summer Principal: Jocelyn Sims

    Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.


    Grades K-8 CDF Freedom Schools 

    Freedom Schools strengthens literacy skills through a researched-based Integrated Reading Curriculum that features books, materials and projects that represent the heritages and experiences of our scholars. Essential features include Hero Elementary K-2; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math instruction; Parent and Family Empowerment Events; Community Engagement; Pathways to Careers; Health and Wellness; Social Action; and Field Trips. Scholars see themselves in our high quality Servant Leader Educators and community leader mentors/role models.

    Dates & Times: June 26-August 4 (28 days), 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

    No school Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4

    Locations: 

    • Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented, 560 Concordia Ave., Saint Paul (Areas D, E, F)
      • Summer Principal: Marcus Freeman
    • Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, 1140 White Bear Ave., Saint Paul (Areas A, B, C)
      • Summer Principal: Duane Dutrieuille

    Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.



Frequently Asked Questions

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  • How do I find out program choices?

  • How do I communicate a change of address?

  • What if my student does not attend an SPPS school during the school year?

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