Summer Learning Programs
Grades K-12 Summer Learning Programs help students strengthen academic and social emotional skills, discover new talents and recover high school credits.
Summer 2026 registration is now closed.
All programs are FREE and include:
- Academic Support & Enrichment - Students will be inspired to learn new skills and increase their current understanding of reading, math and other subjects while discovering new interests and talents and making new friends.
- Breakfast and Lunch - All students receive two free healthy meals daily that include entrees, salads, baked goods and locally grown fruits and vegetables.
- Transportation - Transportation is available to most students who live in Saint Paul (within transportation guidelines).
- Schedule -
- Elementary and middle school programs are Monday through Friday, June 23 - July 24; Freedom School is June 23 - July 31.
- High school Session 1 is June 23 - July 23 (in-person or online); Session 2 is July 28 - August 13, online only.
Contact the Department of Alternative Education for questions about Summer Learning programs at 651-744-8020.
How to Register
When registering, choose a program that matches your student's current grade level during the 2025-26 school year.
Transportation Information
Families will be emailed transportation pick-up and drop-off information. This information will also become available in Campus Parent Portal after June 18. If you believe your student is taking the bus but did not receive an email by June 18, please call Transportation at 651-696-9600.
Please arrive at the bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to pick up your student. If your bus has not arrived within 10 minutes of your scheduled pickup time, contact Transportation at 651-696-9600 for assistance. Please make a plan with your student in the event that they miss the bus.
Versatrans MyStop App Information
We are using a new Versatrans My Stop application for bus route tracking and information. The Versatrans My Stop application provides you with an estimated time of arrival for your student's school bus. Please continue to arrive at the scheduled bus stop location 5 minutes prior to the scheduled stop time.
Available for Apple and Android devices and can be downloaded in 3 easy steps:
1. On your smartphone, go to the iTunes App Store® or Google Play®
2. Search Versatrans My Stop App
3. Then select the app for free download
