Expanded Learning Summer and Intersession Programs
2026 Summer Learning Programs
When will Summer Learning Programs operate?
Elementary School
In-person Summer Learning Programs for elementary students moving into grades TK-6 will be offered based on the school site calendar and will remain open daily until 5:30 p.m. to accommodate the needs of our families. The ExL Summer Learning Program will be offered from 8:00 am until 5:30 pm daily. Summer Learning will be offered for two sessions this year. The first session, open to all students, will be Summer Camp hosted by one of our community partners. The second session, open to all students, will be hosted by teachers in the morning and supported by our community partners in the afternoon. The teacher-led opportunity will be optional and will include Attendance Recovery (AR). The purpose of AR is to provide additional instructional opportunities for students who may have missed instruction during the regular school day or school year. Instructional opportunities will be provided by school site teachers, and include topics such as Science Technology Engineering Arts & Mathematics (STEAM), English Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), and Physical Education. All instruction will be aligned to grade level standards. Students may participate in either or both sessions.
- Traditional sites will operate summer camp for 18 program days June 8-July 2, 2026 prior to the start of the regular summer program in July. Attendance recovery summer programs, open to all students, will operate at traditional school sites July 6-31, 2026 with an extended summer camp offering available in the afternoon.
- Modified traditional sites will operate summer camp for 13 program days June 15-July 2, 2026 prior to the start of the regular summer program in July. Attendance recovery summer programs, open to all students, will operate at modified traditional school sites July 6-31, 2026 with an extended summer camp offering available in the afternoon.
- Students from year-round sites will have the option of attending a regional camp program for 11 days June 29-July 14, 2026 (offered as regional programs on alternative campuses to accommodate deep cleaning and maintenance at year-round sites).
Middle School
Summer learning programs will be offered at middle schools July 6-31, 2026. The teacher-led opportunity will be optional and will include Attendance Recovery (AR). The purpose of AR is to provide additional instructional opportunities for students who may have missed instruction during the regular school day or school year. Instructional opportunities will be provided by school site teachers, and include topics such as Science Technology Engineering Arts & Mathematics (STEAM), English Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), and Physical Education. All instruction will be aligned to grade level standards. Extended summer camp programs will be offered at middle schools that have been awarded expanded learning grants from the state.
Summer learning programs will be offered at middle schools July 6-31, 2026. The teacher-led opportunity will be optional and will include Attendance Recovery (AR). The purpose of AR is to provide additional instructional opportunities for students who may have missed instruction during the regular school day or school year. Instructional opportunities will be provided by school site teachers, and include topics such as Science Technology Engineering Arts & Mathematics (STEAM), English Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), and Physical Education. All instruction will be aligned to grade level standards. Extended summer camp programs will be offered at middle schools that have been awarded expanded learning grants from the state.
High School
High school sites will operate credit recovery courses for 20 days July 6-31, 2026. Students will have the opportunity to access up to 10 credits focusing on one course at a time. Additional enrichment summer offerings open to all students will also be available during this time. The teacher-led enrichment opportunities will be optional and will include Attendance Recovery (AR). The purpose of AR is to provide additional instructional opportunities for students who may have missed instruction during the regular school day or school year. Instructional opportunities will be provided by school site teachers, and include topics such as Science Technology Engineering Arts & Mathematics (STEAM), English Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), and Physical Education. All instruction will be aligned to grade level standards. Check with your school site for offerings and availability.
High school sites will operate credit recovery courses for 20 days July 6-31, 2026. Students will have the opportunity to access up to 10 credits focusing on one course at a time. Additional enrichment summer offerings open to all students will also be available during this time. The teacher-led enrichment opportunities will be optional and will include Attendance Recovery (AR). The purpose of AR is to provide additional instructional opportunities for students who may have missed instruction during the regular school day or school year. Instructional opportunities will be provided by school site teachers, and include topics such as Science Technology Engineering Arts & Mathematics (STEAM), English Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), and Physical Education. All instruction will be aligned to grade level standards. Check with your school site for offerings and availability.
Extended School Year (ESY)
Extended School Year (ESY) will be offered for students with IEPs who qualify for additional summer services. ESY will be offered June 2-30, 2026, for students who attend at a year-round campus and July 6-31, 2026 for students who attend at traditional or modified traditional campuses.
Extended School Year (ESY) will be offered for students with IEPs who qualify for additional summer services. ESY will be offered June 2-30, 2026, for students who attend at a year-round campus and July 6-31, 2026 for students who attend at traditional or modified traditional campuses.
Please note all programs will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth and on July 3 in observance of Independence Day.
Please check with your student’s school for details of program offerings available for your student.
School Year Intersession Programs and Camps
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School Year Intersession Programs and Camps
During the school year, there may be opportunities for students to participate in intersession offerings or camps during breaks. Year-round school sites offer five days of intersession for each off-track session. These programs operate during the regular school day for five days while each track is off, meaning they are in operation 12 months of the year. This teacher-led opportunity will be optional and will include Attendance Recovery (AR). The purpose of AR is to provide additional instructional opportunities for students who may have missed instruction during the regular school day or school year. Instructional opportunities will be provided by school site teachers, and include topics such as Science Technology Engineering Arts & Mathematics (STEAM), English Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), and Physical Education. All instruction will be aligned to grade level standards.Students who attend intersession may be picked up at the end of the school day or may join the ExL after school program during the week that they are attending intersession. Additionally, students who attend year-round schools are invited to attend a 3-day Fall Camp during the Thanksgiving break in November.
Traditional and modified traditional sites may offer additional five-day camps during winter or spring break. Winter or spring camps enable students from all calendars to have access to a minimum of 30 non-school days of programming (Ed. Code 46120(B)(i)).
