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 Registration opens March 12

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.

Elementary Summer Learning Programs Grades K-4

Middle School Summer Learning Programs Grades 5-8

High School Summer Learning Programs Grades 9-12

How to Register

When registering, choose a program that matches your student's current grade level during the 2025-26 school year.

Grades K-8

K-8 Priority Registration: March 12 - April 13, 2026.

Some Summer Learning Programs have limited space, which may result in waitlists. All registrations submitted between March 12 and April 13 will be collected at the end of this priority window and entered into a lottery to determine enrollment.

Families will receive an email with either an enrollment confirmation or a waitlist notification beginning May 1.

Please note that submitting a registration during the priority window does not guarantee a spot in high-demand programs. If a program reaches capacity, families will have the opportunity to select an alternative Summer Learning option.

Grades 9-12 (High School)

SPPS Students

SPPS high school counselors will enroll SPPS students into a Summer Learning Program. Families will receive an email confirmation for every student enrolled.

NON-SPPS Students

Non-SPPS high school counselors enroll their students into an SPPS summer program. Contact Candy.Pagel@spps.org for more information.

Families will receive an email confirmation for every student enrolled.

Helpful Information for Families

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.