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DPS Summer Camps & Programs for Students
There are many summer programs available to DPS students. Programs focus on enhancing math and literacy skills while providing fun enrichment activities. Several camps also provide regular field trips. Learn more about each program below!
The DPS Athletics is hosting a variety of summer camps for students in Grades 3rd-8th, including bowling, swimming, soccer, basketball, football, volleyball and cheer!
Select your camp here and sign up!
This camp will provide reading enrichment, basic life skills, recreation and health & wellness activities for students who are highly mobile and/or at risk of non-promotion to the next grade level.
Who: Grades K-8th
Where: International School at Residence Park
When: June 3rd through July 31st; 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
GEAR Summer Program registration is closed. The registration form is no longer accepting responses. All applicants will be notified of acceptance into the program.
The DPS Cultural Engagement & Inclusion class consists of a series of sessions designed to affirm, enhance, enlighten, and inspire young males & females of color within the Dayton Public School District.
Who: Grades 4th-6th
Where: Meadowdale Career Technology Center
When: June 3rd - June 14th; 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Contact: Dr Worley at 937-542-3015 or sworley@daytonpublic.com
This camp through DPS Cultural Engagement & Inclusion will consist of hands-on experience in math & science, mentorship, leadership skill development and high school and college readiness.
Who: Grades 7th-8th
Where: Meadowdale Career Technology Center
When: June 3rd - June 14th; 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Contact: Dr Worley at 937-542-3015 or sworley@daytonpublic.com
Get your young scholars ready for Kindergarten with our summer program! This will include transportation, breakfast & lunch, creative crafts, themed weekly activities, hands-on learning and more!
Who: Incoming Kindergarteners
Where: Rosa Parks Early Learning Center
When: June 10th - June 28th; 8 AM to 12 PM
Contact: Department of Teaching and Learning
Missed the Virtual Orientation? Check out this video!
The LIT-E STEM program is designed to support and accelerate your student's learning and academic development!
Who: Preselected 2nd-4th graders
Where: Roosevelt Elementary
When: June 3rd - June 27th; Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Summer Bridge is designed to ensure a positive transition for incoming freshmen and build a strong foundation for success through graduation and beyond.
Who: Incoming High School Freshmen students
When & Where: July 8th - July 19th: Belmont, Meadowdale, Stivers; July 22nd - August 2nd: Dunbar, Thurgood (International School), Ponitz; 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Transportation will be provided for those students who qualify.
Grades K-5th
- Westwood Elementary
- June 3rd - July 5th
- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Contact 937-543-4990 for registration
Grades 7th-8th
- Wogaman Middle School
- June 10th - July 10th
- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Contact 937-542-5890 for registration
Grades 9th-12th
- Thurgood Marshall STEM High School
- June 10th - July 10th
- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Contact 937-542-6610 for registration
Grades K-5th
- Fairview Elementary
- June 10th - July 19th
- 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
- Contact Courtney Dortch-Wright at 937-723-8254
Grades 7th-8th
- Edwin Joel Brown Middle School
- June 10th - July 19th
- 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
- Contact 937-542-5740 for registration
Who: Current 2nd-5th graders
When: June 10th - July 18th (Closed 6/19 and 7/4); Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Kiser Elementary
Contact 937-542-6130 for registration
Who: Grades K-5th
Where: Cleveland Elementary
When: Monday - Thursday, June 10th - July 19th; 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM with pickup until 3:30 PM
Contact Elizabeth Swanson at 937-781-6574 for registration.
Who: Grades K-5th
Where: Roosevelt Elementary
When: June 17th - July 11th; 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Contact 937-542-5340 for registration
Who: Grades K-5th
Where: Louise Troy Elementary
When: June 10th - July 19th; 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Contact 937-542-4290 for registration
The Challenger Learning Center offers Summer Labs for students across the community. DPS students receive a half price discount - just be sure to mention which school your student attends when you register!
Please contact the CLC at 937-542-6143 or DaytonCLC@gmail.com to register.
Baking! - The lab turns into a mini kitchen for this baking program! Join us to bake up a sweet treat and uncover the hidden chemistry in the recipe. ***Please let us know if your child has any food allergies/dietary concerns when you sign up. We modify our recipes so everyone can enjoy!***
Tuesday, June 11
10 – 11:30 AM
$10/Student
Robots Everywhere - Discover the world of robotic engineering! Meet some of the robots we have here at the CLC, learn how to code them, and send them on adventures throughout the lab.
Tuesday, July 9
10 – 11:30 AM
$10/Student
LOOK! Up in the Sky! - It’s a bird... it’s a plane... no wait, it’s SUPERHEROES! From Batman’s batarang, to Wonder Woman’s invisible jet, to Superman’s cape, we’ll focus on how our heroes fly! (Costumes/capes are welcome.)
Tuesday, August 6
10 – 11:30 AM
$10/Student
Radical Rockets - Splash, pop, bang! Build and blast off 3 different types of rockets, learn about their fuel and what it takes to make them fly. All rocketeers will bring home their model rocket (when it returns to Earth).
Wednesday, June 19
1-4pm $12/Student
7-9 year olds
World of Watercraft - Hoist the sails of your creativity and become a shipwright extraordinaire! Design and build your very own model submarine using engineering principles. Test your creation in our mini-marina and see if it can weather the storm!
Wednesday, July 24
1-4pm $12/Student
7-9 year olds
STEM Like an Egyptian - Calling all budding archaeologists, pyramid builders, and hieroglyphic translators! Step back in time to the land of the Pharaohs and uncover the mysteries of Ancient Egypt.
Wednesday, August 21
1-4pm $12/Student
7-9 year olds
Drone Tech - Harness the power of programming as you delve into drone coding. Discover how to write code to control flight maneuvers and unleash the full potential of our drone fleet.
Wednesday, June 19
1-4pm $12/Student
10-15 year olds
Hydraulic Heroes - Discover the incredible power of hydraulics as you learn how to harness the force of water to drive mechanical systems. Explore the principles of fluid dynamics, pressure, and flow to design and build your own hydraulic machine from scratch.
Wednesday, July 24
1-4pm $12/Student
10-15 year olds
Challenger Shorts - Dreaming of Hollywood? Join us for an intro to video editing! Create a storyboard, film your scenes, and edit your short-form video. Then sit back and enjoy sharing your work with the rest of the class in the showcase!
Wednesday, August 21
1-4pm $12/Student
10-15 year olds
Robotics Back to School Camp!
Attention young innovators and tech enthusiasts in grades 3-5! Are you ready to embark on an electrifying journey into the exciting world of robots and coding? Unleash your imagination as you learn how robots work, move, and interact with the world around them. From robots to rovers and drones, the possibilities are endless!
July 29th through August 2nd | 9 AM to 4 PM
Cost - $150. Campers must bring their own lunch and snacks. Call or email to reserve your spot today!
High School APEX Credit Recovery Summer School
Off-track for graduation? APEX Credit Recovery Summer School is a computer-based program designed to provide credit for a course you previously attempted unsuccessfully. A certified teacher will support you as you work through a self-paced, individualized program to monitor your progress.
Location: David H. Ponitz CTC - 741 Washington St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Dates: June 3rd through June 28th, 2024; 8:30 AM- 12:30 PM on Monday-Friday
Breakfast and lunch are provided. Transportation will not be provided.
Please see your high school counselor to register. Read more!