Summer Programs 2026
For June of 2026, a four-week summer program is being offered. For current K-7 grade students this will be by invitation only. High School credit recovery will be available to all current 9-11 grade students who qualify. All current 8th graders transitioning to High School next year are eligible for Freshmen Academy.
Students receive ELA and Math instruction in small groups. Held in-person by invitation only at elementary, K-8 and middle school hub sites. Please contact your school for further information. Will be held online for TUVA students. Will be held June 1 - 25, Monday - Thursday. Due to the Summer Bond Project, Mission View and Miller Elementaries and Safford K-8 will be closed.
FREE Summer Meals — Food Services will be providing FREE breakfast and lunch for Summer Program students
Other Camps providing education activities and extended-day childcare!
Freshmen Academy – This FREE summer program is for current 8th grade students to support the transition from middle school to high school while building math, reading and AVID study skills. With successful completion of this program, students will obtain a semester of an elective high school credit. (Hosted by ALL TUSD High Schools and TUVA for incoming TUVA Freshmen. (UHS students attend Boost and should contact UHS for information.)
Due to the Summer Bond Project, there are some changes in Freshmen Academy locations for the following High Schools:
Cholla High School will be at Pueblo High School
Sahuaro High School will be at Sabino High School (shuttle 7:15 am/12:00 pm)
Santa Rita High School will be at Palo Verde High Magnet School (shuttle 7:15 am/12:00 pm)
- Current TUSD student
- Failing grade in English and Math course(s)
- Credit deficient, 9th-11th grade and student is three or more credits deficient, any high school course required for graduation
- Any senior with a credit deficiency
Cholla High School will be at Pueblo High School
Sahuaro High School will be at Sabino High School (shuttle 7:15 am/2:00 pm)
Santa Rita High School will be at Palo Verde High Magnet School (shuttle 7:15 am/2:00 pm)
AP Boot Camp – Introduces any high school student to Advanced Placement curriculum and rigor. Held in-person at Catalina, Palo Verde, Pueblo, Santa Rita (at Palo Verde) and Tucson High. Contact your counselor for additional information.
Cholla IB Boot Camp – Runs May 27 - June 9, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
FREE Summer Meals – Food Services will be providing FREE breakfast and lunch for Summer Program students
Freshmen Academy - English | Freshmen Academy - Spanish
Credit Recovery - English | Credit Recovery - Spanish
AP Summer Boot Camp - English | AP Summer Boot Camp - Spanish
Your student must be enrolled at a TUSD school to register for free programs. For help to enroll, visit Registration 2026-2027.
For schedule information and other details, please see the table below.
| Current Grade | Free/Paid | Program | Date-Range | Time | Register | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Free | Freshmen Academy | 5/27 - 6/24* | 8 am - 12 pm | ParentVUE | Please pick the High School you will be starting next school year. |
| 8 | Free | Freshmen Academy (TUVA) | 5/27 - 6/24* | 8 am - 12 pm | ParentVUE | Choose Tucson Unified Virtual Academy as school to register. |
| 9 to 11 | Free | HS - Credit Recovery - Block 1 - A.M. Session | 5/27 - 6/9 | 8 am - 2 pm | ParentVUE | All TUSD High Schools, see relocation info listed above. |
| 9 to 11 | Free | HS - Credit Recovery - Block 2 - A.M. Session | 6/10 - 6/24* | 8 am - 2 pm | ParentVUE | All TUSD High Schools, see relocation info listed above. |
| 9 to 11 | Free | HS - Credit Recovery - Block 1 - P.M. Session | 5/27 - 6/9 | 2:30 pm - 8 pm | ParentVUE | Located at Tucson High Magnet School. |
| 9 to 11 | Free | HS - Credit Recovery - Block 2 - P.M. Session | 6/10 - 6/24* | 2:30 pm - 8 pm | ParentVUE | Located at Tucson High Magnet School. |
| 9 to 11 | Free | AP Bootcamp | 5/27 - 6/9 | 8 am - 12 pm | ParentVUE | Located at Catalina, Palo Verde, Pueblo, Santa Rita (at Palo Verde) & Tucson High. |