Summer School Learning Program
2026 Summer Learning Programs
Deputy Chief Academic Officer: Dr. Sean R. Tartt
Registration Dates: February 23, 2026 – March 27, 2026
Summer Learning Website: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/summer-school/
| Summer Program | Program Information | Registration Information |
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Scholars Academy
Audience: Grades 3–8Program Dates: June 8–18 Program Contact: Laura Neely, Penny Mosley, Rose Prejean-Harris |
Reinforces foundational reading and mathematics based on winter MAP data. Includes exploration in PE, music, and/or art. |
Students will be pre-registered. Schools will send information to parents the week of March 9, 2026. |
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AP Bridge Camp
Audience: Rising 9th–12th gradersProgram Dates: June 22–26, 2026 Program Contact: Martha Donovan |
Prepares students for AP, IB, and dual enrollment through critical thinking, collaboration, writing, and academic skill development including time management and study strategies. | On district summer website |
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AVTF Film Makers Camp
Audience: Rising 9th–10th gradeProgram Dates: June 1–5 Program Contact: Dr. Kenyatta Arnette |
Students learn broadcast and live-stream production alongside industry professionals with field trips and hands-on instruction. | On district summer website |
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Health & Medicine Exploration Camp
Audience: Rising 9th–10th gradeProgram Dates: June 1–5 Program Contact: Dr. Kenyatta Arnette |
Introduces students to a variety of healthcare careers with broad exposure to career pathways. | On district summer website |
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BFTS Summer Transition Program (STP)
Audience: Rising KindergartenersProgram Dates: June 3 – July 3 Program Contact: Kim Rhodes / Stephanie Lindstrom |
Intensive full-day academic support for rising Kindergarteners with small class sizes, targeted instruction, family engagement, and weekly field trips. | Designated school sites Check with teacher or email Prekrecords@dekalbschoolsga.org |
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Chefs in Training Culinary Camp
Audience: Rising 7th–11th gradersProgram Dates: June 1–5 Contact: Chef Keio Gayden Locations: Redan HS & Tucker HS |
Hands-on culinary experience focused on food prep, kitchen operations, safety, and hospitality career exploration. | On district summer website |
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Ologist Discovery Camp
Audience: Rising 3rd–5th gradeProgram Dates: June 22–26 Program Contact: Hannah Maharaj & Vashonda Davis |
Hands-on science camp exploring multiple scientific disciplines through experiments and teamwork. | On district summer website |
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DCSD Gamers
Audience: Rising 6th–8th gradersProgram Dates: June 3–17 Program Contact: Andrea Wright |
Technology-based collaborative problem solving using Minecraft Edu with tiered levels for returning students. | On district summer website |
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Dual Language Immersion Summer Bridge
Audience: K–5 (Evansdale ES DLI)Program Dates: July 13–17, 2026 Program Contact: Jacob Vuiller |
Immersive enrichment strengthening language skills and cultural understanding through hands-on projects. | On district summer website |
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Fashion Studio / Interior Design Camp
Audience: Rising 7th–11th gradeProgram Dates: June 1–5 Location: Tucker HS Program Contact: Keio Gayden |
Students learn sewing techniques, design principles, and complete a finished project. | On district summer website |
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FLEX Summer Credit Recovery
Audience: 9th–12th gradersProgram Dates: June 1–25 Program Contact: Keatra Wright & Monica Cates |
Credit recovery courses aligned with DCSD CAAGs through synchronous and asynchronous instruction. | On district summer website Registration through school counselors |
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FLEX Summer School
Audience: Current 9th–12th gradersProgram Dates: June 1–25 Program Contact: Keatra Wright & Monica Cates |
Initial credit high school courses via FLEX Academy. | On district summer website Registration through school counselors |
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Investigative Science Camp
Audience: Rising 8th–12th gradeProgram Dates: June 15–18 Program Contact: Jacqueline Stephens / Kassidy Moore |
Hands-on forensic and physical science investigations with career pathway exposure. | On district summer website |
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Magical Moments with Digital Dreamers
Audience: Rising 2nd–8th gradeProgram Dates: June 12–15 Program Contact: Terri Webb |
Students explore ethical AI use, prompt engineering, and evaluating AI outputs. | On district summer website |
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Marine Mavericks
Audience: Rising 3rd–8th gradeProgram Dates: June 8–12 Program Contact: Hannah Maharaj |
Marine science camp in partnership with Fernbank Science Center and Georgia Aquarium. | On district summer website |
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My Brother’s Keeper (MBK)
Audience: Rising 5th–10th gradeProgram Dates: June 15–18 Program Contact: Mychael Holmes |
Leadership and enrichment experience empowering young men through brotherhood, STEM, and wellness. | On district summer website |
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My Sister’s Keeper (OSK)
Audience: Rising 5th–10th gradeProgram Dates: June 15–18 Program Contact: Mychael Holmes |
Empowerment and leadership development program for young women. | On district summer website |
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NFTE Biz Camp
Audience: Rising 7th–9th gradeProgram Dates: June 1–8 Program Contact: Marilynn Hollis |
Entrepreneurship curriculum culminating in a business pitch competition. | On district summer website |
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MAD Learn App Development
Audience: Rising 7th–9th gradeProgram Dates: June 1–4 Program Contact: Marilynn Hollis |
Students brainstorm, design, build, and publish apps with final competition. | On district summer website |
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Reading Challenge
Audience: Rising 4th–8th gradeProgram Dates: June 22–26 Program Contact: Lummie Baker |
Encourages reading for pleasure and engagement using Beanstack platform. | On district summer website |
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Robotics Camp
Audience: 8th–12th gradeProgram Dates: June 1–5 Program Contact: Karen Williams |
VEX Robotics hands-on engineering and robotics training. | On district summer website |
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Serendipity
Audience: 1st–6th gradeProgram Dates: June 8–12 Program Contact: Donyell Atkinson |
Gifted enrichment program beyond traditional classroom instruction. | On district summer website |
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S.T.A.R.S
Audience: Rising 10th–12th gradeProgram Dates: June 15–18 Program Contact: Hannah Maharaj & Vashonda Davis |
Science leadership development program for DCSD high school students. | On district summer website |
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Students Who Code Summer Immersion Program
Audience: Rising 9th–12th gradeSession 1: July 7–18 Session 2: July 28–August 8 Program Contact: Harold Washington |
Live virtual CS instruction plus optional self-paced web and Python tracks. | On district summer website |
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The Legacy Program
Audience: Rising 6th–8th gradeProgram Dates: June 1–5 Program Contact: Chief Tracy Whaley & Christopher Chadwick |
Police mentoring STEM-based enrichment experience preparing students to be “Real World Fit.” | On district summer website |
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Title I Summer Literacy Camp
Audience: Rising 1st–3rd gradersProgram Dates: June 8–18 Program Contact: Virginia Luceer & John Hruby |
Literacy development incorporating fluency, comprehension, and engagement skills. | On district summer website |
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Title III EL Summer Enrichment
Audience: 1st–12th gradeProgram Dates: June 3–26 Program Contact: Daneilla Bass, Chanda Austin, Heather Lieberman, and Evelyn Hall |
Extended learning opportunity supporting academic language development for English Learners. | At the local school |
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ASCP (ASEDP) Summer Camp
Audience: K–5th gradesProgram Dates: June 1 – July 17, 2026 Program Contact: James Hearn |
Full-day academic, cultural, and recreational enrichment in a safe environment. | At the local school |