Middle School Summer Learning

We offer a number of programs geared specifically toward individual student needs. Teachers and schools identify students and send invitations. As a parent, if you see a program you think your child would benefit from but have not received an invitation, contact your school or the program for more information.

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OTHER PROGRAMS

School-based programs

We offer a number of programs geared specifically toward individual student need. Teachers and schools identify students and send invitations. As a parent, if you see a program you think your child would benefit from but have not received an invitation, contact your child's school or the program for more information.

Baker Summer Camp

Baker Summer Camp will have an in-person project-based approach to learning with a STEAM theme in collaboration with the YMCA and PLU School of Education. 60 students total – 20 per grade level

Location: Baker MS
Date: July 5 - July 28
Times: Monday-Thursday 11a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Baker Middle School

✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Transportation (details still being determined)

Bus Stop	AM Pick Up	PM Drop Off
Larchmont Elementary
Fern Hill Elementary
Stafford Elementary
Birney Elementary

Bryant Summer Camp

In-person Math, ELA, PE/Fitness and SEL learning for 6^th-8^th grade students identified by Bryant Middle School will be invited to participate in summer learning at Hilltop Heritage Middle School.

Location: Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Date: June 27 - July 28
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Hilltop Heritage Middle School

✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Transportation

First Creek Summer Camp

In-person ELA and Math instruction for students identified by FCMS.

Location: First Creek Middle School
Date: June 27 - July 28
Times: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(No school July 4. School will be in session July 5, 6, 7)
Contact: First Creek Middle School

✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Transportation

Bus Stop	AM Pick Up	PM Drop Off
Blix Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
Lister Elementary
Sheridan Elementary
Boze Elementary

Husky Summer Learning Academy (Giaudrone)

In-person STEAM focused units and physical education supported by the YMCA. Incoming 6^th grade students, 7^th and 8^th grade students will be identified and invited to participate based on SBA and iReady data.

Location: Giaudrone Middle School
Date: June 27 - July 28
Time: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Hybrid)
(No school July 4. School will be in session July 5, 6, 7)
Contact: Giaudrone Middle School

✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Transportation

Bus Stop	AM Pick Up	PM Drop Off
Mann Elementary
Edison Elementary
Reed Elementary
Whitman Elementary
Henry T. Schatz Boys & Girls Club

Hilltop Heritage Scholars Summer Academy

In-person Math, ELA, PE/Fitness and SEL learning for 6^th-8^th grade students identified by Hilltop Heritage Middle School will be invited to participate in summer learning.

Location: Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Date: June 27 - July 28
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Hilltop Heritage Middle School

✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Transportation

Bus Stop	AM Pick Up	PM Drop Off
McCarver Elementary
Stanley Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Grant Elementary
Lowell Elementary
People's Center

Gray Success Academy

In-person project-based learning in STEM and Art for 6^th-8^th grade students. Students will be identified and invited by the school.

Location: Gray Middle School
Date: June 27 - July 28
Time: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(No school July 4. School will be in session July 5, 6, 7)
Contact: Gray Middle School

✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Transportation

Bus Stop	AM Pick Up	PM Drop Off
Edison Elementary
Arlington Elementary
Manitou Park Elementary

Mason PBL Summer Learning

In-person project-based learning with a focus on Math, ELA, and social emotional learning for Mason students grades 6-8. Students will be identified and invited by the school.

Location: Mason Middle School
Dates: Two Sessions
Session 1: June 27 - July 12 (No school July 4. School will be in session July 5, 6, 7)
Session 2: July 13 - 28
Time: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon (Hybrid)
(No school July 4. School will be in session July 5, 6, 7)
Contact: Mason Middle School

✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Transportation

Bus Stop	AM Pick Up	PM Drop Off
Delong
Downing
Franklin
Grant
Jefferson
Lowell
Sherman
Washington

Meeker Summer School

In-person Math and ELA learning for students in 6^th-8^th grade identified and invited by Meeker Middle School.

Location: Meeker Middle School
Dates: June 27 - July 28
Time: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(No school July 4. School will be in session July 5, 6, 7)
Contact: Meeker Middle School

✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Transportation

Bus Stop	AM Pick Up	PM Drop Off
Brown's Point
NE Tacoma

Stewart Middle School/YMCA Summer Learning

In-person academic enrichment, student engagement, team building activities and social emotional activities in partnership with the YMCA for students grades 6-8. Students will be identified within the school and feeder elementary schools and invited to participate in the program.

Location: Stewart Middle School
Dates: June 27 - July 28
Times: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(No school July 4. School will be in session July 5, 6, 7)
Contact: Stewart Middle School

✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Transportation

Bus Stop	AM Pick Up	PM Drop Off
Whitman Elementary
Blix Elementary
Lyon Elementary
Sheridan Elementary
Fawcett Elementary

Tacoma Online Glamp Gertie

Glamp Gertie is a blend of online and in-person learning for students entering grades 3-8 at Tacoma Online in fall 2022-2023. This summertime academic learning opportunity will help students stay engaged and be active participants in their learning in the areas of English Language Arts, Math, STEM, and Humanities.

Location: Location is being determined, stay tuned.
Dates: June 27 – July 28
Time:
- Online instruction Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (No school July 4. School will be in session July 5, 6, 7)
- In-person learning opportunities on Thursdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., there will be online alternatives available for students who are unable to join in-person.
Contact: Tacoma Online Staff Directory

Meals will be provided on Thursdays. No transportation provided.

Truman Summer Academy

In-person learning with a focus on ELA and Math. Students will be identified and invited through the school.

Location: Truman Middle School
Dates: June 27 - July 28
Time: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(No school July 4. School will be in session July 5, 6, 7)
Contact: Truman Middle School

✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Transportation

Bus Stop	AM Pick Up	PM Drop Off
Oakland High School
Point Defiance Elementary
Downing Elementary
Delong Elementary
Whittier Elementary
Geiger Elementary
Skyline Elementary

Wainwright Summer Boost

In-person and virtual learning with a focus on reading and tied to a larger community project at Wainwright. Students will be identified and invited through the school.

Location: Wainwright Intermediate School
Dates: June 27 - July 28
Times: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(No school July 4. School will be in session July 5, 6, 7)
Contact: Wainwright Intermediate

✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Transportation

Bus Stop	AM Pick Up	PM Drop Off
Delong Elementary
Manitou Park Elementary
Whittier Elementary
Gray Middle School

Other Programs

English Language Learners

Serving middle school students with limited English skills. This programs helps students live successfully in an English-speaking culture and in a multilingual, multicultural world. Schools will identify and invite students to participate.

Location: First Creek Middle School, Truman Middle School
Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Contact: English Language Learners (ELL)

✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Transportation

Foundations for the Future

Community-Based College & Career Readiness Course 2022

This course is a combination of synchronous (whole class together or in small groups) remote and asynchronous (independent) remote lessons and activities focused on strategies-based learning with a civic engagement focus. The course is designated to support college and career readiness and independent learning strategies. There will be various ways to engage and complete the required content. Evidence of high-level critical thinking, skills development, and applications of skills are required to successfully complete this course.

Grades 8-12
Monday to Friday
July 6 - August 31

Synchronous activities will happen most Wednesdays and Fridays. Registered students will receive an electronic calendar of events and other course information. Students will need their TPS assigned 1:1 laptop for this course. For more information, please contact Mr. John Hines, Academic Acceleration Instructional Facilitator, jhines@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Online Summer Learning

Program is full and registration is closed.

Information for registered students

Online summer learning will run from June 28 until July 29. Student learning online will function asynchronously, meaning students can complete the learning independently at any time and from anywhere as long as they have their district-provided laptop and internet. Live teacher support will be available four days a week, Monday through Thursday from 9AM - 1PM via Teams.