Summer Programs for Elementary Students

Posted On Wednesday March 26, 2025

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,

Registration is now open for the following elementary summer school programs.

Literacy and Numeracy Camps for Grades 6, 7 and 8
In-person camps are offered for students who are completing Grades 6, 7 and 8. Students will develop their literacy and numeracy skills through engaging and fun hands-on experiences. Camp descriptions, location and registration details are available for each camp:

Registrations are due by June 13, 2025, or will close once a program is full. Please register at our website.

Head Start Program (August 18, 2025 – August 21, 2025)
The Head Start Program is available to all Grade 8 students going into Grade 9 at one of our Durham Catholic District School Board high schools. The program involves a review of literacy and numeracy skills and provides students with a preview of the Grade 9 curriculum for Mathematics and English. Study skills, health and well-being are also integrated into the program.

Registrations are due by June 27, 2025. Please register at our website.

Elementary International Languages Program
There are two sessions available for this program:

  • Session 1: July 2, 2025 – July 25, 2025
  • Session 2: July 28, 2025 – August 15, 2025

We offer free summer International and Heritage Language classes for elementary students currently registered in JK to Grade 8. Please register at our website.

French for Kindergarten to Grade 3
There are two sessions available for this program:

  • Session 1: July 2, 2025 – July 25, 2025
  • Session 2: July 28, 2025 – August 15, 2025

Students who are currently enrolled in Kindergarten to Grade 3 are invited to register for French language classes during the summer.  The cost for this program is $190 for Session 1 and $140 for Session 2. Please register at our website.

Reach Ahead High School Credit (July 2, 2025 – July 25, 2025)
Reach Ahead High School credit summer courses are available for current Grade 8 students who will be attending a DCDSB secondary school in September.

Registrations for are due by June 13, 2025. Please register at our website.

Students are eligible to register for more than one non-credit summer school program, as long as the programs are on different weeks (i.e. a student cannot register for the Math Program and Digital Literacy Camp at the same time if they are during the same week, but they can register for both if the sessions do not overlap).

If a student registers for a Reach Ahead High School Credit (July 2, 2025 – July 25, 2025), they are not able to register for a non-credit program during that time.

If you have any questions about the non-credit literacy/numeracy programs or Head Start, please contact cont.ed@dcdsb.ca or call (905) 683-7713. For questions about the Reach Ahead High School Credit Program, please contact credit.reg@dcdsb.ca or call (905) 438-0570. All summer school information can be found on the website www.con-ed.ca.

Thank you for your interest in summer school. We look forward to supporting your child’s education.

Sincerely,
Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre