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.
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 24-July 25; Freedom School is June 24-August 4.
- High school Session 1 is June 24-July 25 (in-person or online); Session 2 is July 29-August 14, online only
Contact the Department of Alternative Education for questions about Summer Learning programs at 651-744-8020.
Transportation Information
Families were emailed transportation pick-up and drop-off information. This information is also available in Campus Parent after June 20. If you believe your student is taking the bus but did not receive an email, please call Transportation at 651-696-9600 as soon as possible.
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.
Summer Sites & Contact Information
| Program & Site | Principal/Site Administrator | Start/End Times | Phone Number | Program Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Stars at Frost Lake | Melissa Ehlers (6/24-7/9) Kristen Longway (7/10-7/25) |
7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 651-293-8930 | June 24-July 25 |
| Summer Stars at American Indian Magnet | Julie Hutcheson-Downwind | 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 651-778-3100 | June 24-July 25 |
| Summer Stars at Riverview | Stivaliss Licona-Gervich (6/24-7/9) Leslie Hitchens (7/10-7/25) |
7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 651-293-8665 | June 24-July 25 |
| Summer Stars at Chelsea Heights | Guillermo Maldonado Perez (6/24-7/9) John Bjoraker (7/10-7/25) |
7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 651-293-8790 | June 24-July 25 |
| Summer Stars at Highland Park Elementary | Jim Litwin (6/24-7/9) Chreese Jones (7/10-7/25) |
7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 651-293-8770 | June 24-July 25 |
| Language Immersion and Culture at Adams | Jude Vales (6/24-7/9) Christine Vang (7/10-7/25) |
7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 651-298-1595 | June 24-July 25 |
| American Indian Youth Enrichment at AIMS | Julie Hutcheson-Downwind | 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | 651-778-3100 | June 24-July 25 |
| Power Scholars Academy at AIMS | Julie Hutcheson-Downwind | 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | 651-778-3100 | June 24-July 25 |
| Arts Us - Camp Teranga at Dunning Rec Center | Site Lead: Sarah Kempf | 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. | 651-528-6871 | June 24-July 25 |
| Environment STEM at E-STEM Middle School | Jocelyn Sims | 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | 651-744-2900 | June 24-July 25 |
| Design & Engineering - University of Minnesota | Site Lead: Katrina Haukom | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Katrina.Haukom@spps.org | June 24-July 25 |
| Macalester Math Corps - Macalester College | Site Lead: Emma Thomas | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Emma.Thomas@spps.org | June 24-July 25 |
| Summer Quest at Humboldt | Mindy McBride & Mike Krech (6/24-7/9) Cherise Ayers & Kate Garvey (7/10-7/25) |
8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | 651-293-8600 | June 24-July 25 |
| Breakthrough TC at Humboldt | Mindy McBride & Mike Krech (6/24-7/9) Cherise Ayers & Kate Garvey (7/10-7/25) |
8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | 651-293-8600 | June 25-Aug 1 |
| CDF Freedom School at Rondo Education Center | Duane Dutrieuille (6/24-7/11) Marcus Freeman (7/13-8/1) |
8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. | 651-325-2500 | June 24-Aug 1 |
| 9th Grade Credit Recovery at Johnson | Teresa Vibar & Tim Williams | 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | 651-293-8890 | June 24-July 25 |
| Experiential Credit Recovery at Johnson | Shandyn Benson | 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | 651-293-8890 | June 24-July 25 |
| EL Language Development at Johnson | Teresa Vibar & Tim Williams | 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | 651-293-8890 | June 24-July 25 |
| 10th - 12th Grade Credit Recovery at Como Park | Winston Tucker & Lydia Kabaka (6/24-7/9) Diana Brown & Darren Yerama (7/10-7/25) |
8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | 651-293-8800 | June 24-July 25 |
| Credit Recovery Network | Candy Pagel & Jayson Spence | 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | Jayson.Spence@spps.org | Session 1: June 24-July 25 Session 2: July 29-Aug 14 |
How to Register
When registering, choose a program that matches your student's current grade level during the 2024-25 school year.