Summer Programs 2024

For June of 2024, a four-week summer programs is being offered.  For current K-7 grade students this will be by invitation only. High School credit recovery and acceleration will be available to all current 9-11 grade students. All current 8th graders transitioning to High School next year are eligible for Freshman Academy. In addition the excellent paid programs that are offered each summer are available.

These programs are made possible by ESSER funding and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant program.

Incoming Kindergarten Students! — Please contact your school for information about summer programs.

 

Student and teacher learning on computer.

K-7 Full STEAM Ahead! — Uses Opening Minds through the Arts (OMA), STEM curriculum, and highly-engaged teachers.
Students also receive ELA and Math instruction in small groups. Held in-person by invitation at all elementary, K-8 and middle schools. Please contact your school for further information.


Freshmen Academy — Supports incoming 9th grade students to transition from middle school to high school while building math, reading and study skills. Held in-person at all high schools and TUVA for incoming TUVA freshmen. (UHS students attend Boost and should contact UHS for information.)

AP Bootcamp — Introduces any high school student to Advanced Placement curriculum and rigor. Held in-person at all high schools except Cholla and UHS. Contact your counselor for additional information
 
High School Summer Program — For current high school students looking for credit acceleration and credit recovery options. Held in-person at all high schools.
 
Services
  • Meals — Free Breakfast and Lunch
  • Transportation for Full STEAM Ahead! (register by May 3)
  • Crossing Guards
  • Nurses/Health Clerks/Counselors (counselors only available at the high school level)

Camps providing education activities and extended-day childcare!

Visit Community Schools Summer Programs


Other Important Details

Your student must be enrolled at a TUSD school to register for free programs.  For help to enroll, visit Registration 2023-24

For schedule information and other details, please see the table below.

Summer Program List
Current Grade Free/Paid Program Date-Range Time Register Notes
8 Free Freshman Academy 5/29 - 6/26 8 am - 12 pm ParentVUE Please pick the High School you will be starting next school year.
8 Free Freshman Academy (TUVA) 5/29 - 6/26 8 am - 12 pm ParentVUE Choose Tucson Unified Virtual Academy as school to register.
9 to 12 Free HS - Credit Recovery - Block 1 - A.M. Session 5/29 - 6/11 8 am - 2 pm ParentVUE All TUSD High Schools
9 to 12 Free HS - Credit Recovery - Block 2 - A.M. Session 6/12 - 6/26 8 am - 2 pm ParentVUE All TUSD High Schools
9 to 12 Free HS - Credit Recovery - Block 1 - P.M. Session 5/29 - 6/11 2:30 pm - 8 pm ParentVUE Located at Tucson High Magnet School
9 to 12 Free HS - Credit Recovery - Block 2 - P.M. Session 6/12 - 6/26 2:30 pm - 8 pm ParentVUE Located at Tucson High Magnet School