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SUMMER 2024

SUMMER 2024

2024 Program Calendar

Click the program name for more information.Ìý

SUMMER BAND JAM CAMP '24
(GRADES 6-12)

May 28 - June 27 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FREE

Breakfast & Lunch

No Transportation

Deadline to Sign Up: 5/28/24

Max Number of Participants: 100

Target Population:

Incoming students in 6th – 12th grades

Locations Available:

Tara HS

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýDesigned for students who have previous instruction in bad courses, both middle and high school. The session will provide a wide range of engaging activities to reinforce and further students’ musical skills. Activities will allow curious students to study topics in-depth by discoveringÌý new concepts through musical play and exchanging ideas with their intellectual peers. Some activities include: proper mouth, hand, and body positioning; care of the instrument; more advanced rhythms; chromatic notes/rudiments; tuning with others; articulations/sticking/rhythms.

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýTo further students’ musical knowledge and skills within the framework of band music making.

MY SUMMER OF ORCHESTRAL STRINGS
(GRADES 5 - 12)

May 28 - June 27 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FREE

Breakfast & Lunch

No Transportation

Deadline to Sign Up: 5/28/24

Max Number of Participants: 50

Target Population:

Incoming 5th – 12th grade students

Locations Available:

Tara HS

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýStudents will experience a wide range of engaging activities that reinforce and further students’ musical skills including chromatic notes, tuning with others, proper bowing, double stops, ear training, and pizzicato.

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýTo further students’ musical knowledge and skills in orchestra strings

DISCOVERY DAY CAMP (GRADES PRE-K - 5)
Students in Transition (Homeless)

June 3 - June 20 | 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

FREE

Breakfast & Lunch

Transportation Available

Deadline to Sign Up: Invitation Only

Max Number of Participants: 100

Target Population:

Students in Transition

Locations Available:

Claiborne ES

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýThe program consists of academics, enrichment activities, and field trips designed to enhance cultural development, and lessons provided by community partners.

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýTo serve homeless students and students who are performing below grade level expectations in grades Pre-K through 5th with reserved spots for homeless students.

kick-off to kindergarten (grade k)

June 3 - June 20 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

FREE

Breakfast & Lunch

No Transportation

Deadline to Sign Up: Invitation Only

Max Number of Participants: 400

Target Population:

Incoming Kindergarteners

Locations Available:

Crestworth Early Learning Center, CapitolÌý ES, Cedarcrest-Southmoor ES, Claiborne ES, LaSalle ES, Magnolia Woods ES, McKinley ES, Park Forest ES, Riveroaks ES, Ryan ES, and Woodlawn ES

Description: The Kick-Off to Kindergarten program is designed to ensure Pre-K students are engaged in intensive, phonological awareness and phonics instruction.

Purpose: Provide strong literacy foundational skills to promote Kindergarten readiness.

ESPORTS SUMMER CAMP SERIES
(GRADES 6 - 12)

June 3 - June 20 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

100 - 250

Breakfast & Lunch

No Transportation

Deadline to Sign Up: See below

Max Number of Participants: 60

Target Population:

Middle and High School students who want to participate in scholastic esports (entering grades 6th – 12th)

Locations Available:

Professional Development Center, 3000 N Sherwood Forest Dr.Ìý

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýStudents who participate will learn about the esports industry, personal cyber safety & security, the history of gaming, and career pathways found in the esports ecosystem. Week 2 will feature content creation through digital design using emerging technologies and web-based platforms. Students will build a digital portfolio of products they create, including promotional graphics, logos, game design, and storyboarding. Week 3 will serve as a culminating week of knowledge application as students utilize industry-based tools to develop original games, produce and edit videos, learn about 3D printing, and host a mini-tournament. Participants can begin any week.

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýTo provide students authentic opportunities to explore the esports industry through the lens of the NASEF Scholastic Esports Ecosystem Domains.

Tuition Cost Breakdown:Ìý$100 per week or $250 for all 3 weeks

Deadline to Sign-Up:

Participating in all three weeks: May 24, 2024
Week One: May 24, 2024
Week Two : June 6, 2024
Week Three: June 13, 2024

ENGLISH LEARNERS ELEMENTARY SUMMER CAMP
(GRADES K - 2)

June 3 - June 20 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FREE

Breakfast & Lunch

Transportation Available

Deadline to Sign Up: 4/19/24

Max Number of Participants: 120

Target Population:

English learners (ESL) entering K – 2nd grade

Locations Available:

LaSalle ES

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýThe K-2 Elementary Summer Program will teach English language lessons, STEM activities, arts, and Spanish lessons.

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýProvide an opportunity for newcomer and emergent K – 2 EL students to catch up, keep up, and develop their English language skills as well as improve reading, language, and critical thinking skills in a fun, creative, and hands-on approach with strategies that affect a measurable and lasting impact on our EL learners.

°ÄÃź컢ͼ FINE ARTS VISUAL ART SUMMER CAMP
(GRADES 4 - 12)

June 3 - June 27 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

475

Breakfast & Lunch

No Transportation

Deadline to Sign Up: 5/30/24

Max Number of Participants: 40

Target Population:

Students in 4th – 12th grades with an interest in art

Locations Available:

Tara HS

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýThe perfect way for children to create art, plan and execute an exhibition, and make new friends. Students explore a wide variety of genres and techniques, improve and learn new skills. Choose three of six classes offered: painting: watercolor, acrylic; drawing: graphite, pen and ink, mixed media; collage; and mixed media techniques. Students get to execute a final exhibition of work.

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýExplore new media and techniques and develop your artistic talent in the fun, engaging atmosphere of summer camp.

Tuition Cost Breakdown:Ìý$75 Registration Fee + $400 Camp Tuition

PROJECT CREATE (GRADES 9-12)

June 3- June 28 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

FREE

Breakfast & Lunch

No Transportation

Deadline to Sign Up: Invitation Only

Max Number of Participants: 50

Target Population:

Opportunity Now students

Locations Available:

Tara HS & Woodlawn HS

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýProject CREATE is available exclusively to Opportunity Now Students. We offer a paid work experience for youth that focuses on the digital creative arts. Participating youth are afforded an experience that provides professional work experience, character and soft skills development, workplace ethics, team building, and confidence development. We work with a variety of youth who are eager to learn and challenge themselves through media technology.

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýThis experience puts students on the path to learning professional editing software, learning about photography, video production, and graphic design via computer as well as professional equipment while mastering their smartphone to produce professional work. It is a fun experience while they enjoy making new friends, growing skills, and unleashing untapped talent.

ICARE SUMMER CLINIC (GRADES K-12)

June 3 - June 27 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

50

Breakfast & Lunch

No Transportation

Deadline to Sign Up: 5/15/24

Max Number of Participants: 150

Target Population:

Students attending Glen Oaks Park ES and Glen Oaks High and surrounding areas

Locations Available:

Glen Oaks Park ES & Glen Oaks HS

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýThe program is designed to close educational gaps using current school data. Enrichment activities such as Spanish, art, music, physical education, social-emotional learning, and theater are incorporated into the curriculum. Educational field trips will also be integrated to further student learning. This program also includes a mental health awareness session for parents, showing our commitment to student holistic development.

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýThe goal is to create and operate a seamless system of prevention support that includes students from grades K-12 in the °ÄÃź컢ͼ Parish School System. This will include primary prevention, intervention, mental health, and treatment services.

°ÄÃź컢ͼ SUMMER CREDIT RECOVERY
(GRADES 6 - 12)

June 10 - July 17
1st Session 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
2nd Session 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

250 - 500

Breakfast & Lunch

No Transportation

Deadline to Sign Up: 6/6/24

Max Number of Participants: N/A

Target Population:

Students in 6th – 12th grades

Locations Available:

Broadmoor HS

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýThe programÌýpermits students toÌýretakeÌýcourses they have previouslyÌýbeen unsuccessful inÌýdue to excessive absences, inability to grasp the content, or other factors associated with academic failure. ÌýThe program also permits students to take a selectÌýoffering of courses for initial credit.Ìý

Purpose:To provide students with an opportunity to acquire new or unearned credits needed for promotion or high school graduation during summer months.

Tuition Cost Breakdown:Ìý

Middle SchoolÌý$250 Tuition per courseÌý

High SchoolÌý$250 Tuition perÌý½Ìýcredit / $500 Tuition full year credit

SUMMER REMEDIATION: LEAP/LITERACY
(GRADES 3 - 5)

June 5 - June 26 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

FREE

Breakfast & Lunch

Transportation Available

Deadline to Sign Up: Contact School

Max Number of Participants: 850

Target Population:

Elementary students in need of LEAP 2025 remediation and/or Literacy support

Locations Available:

Several host sites

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýStudents will have two classes per day receiving instruction in English/language arts & math. Science and social studies content may be included as appropriate.

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýProvide criteria-based summer remediation program that meets the requirements of Bulletin 1566 and offer high quality instruction to identified students.

SUMMER REMEDIATION: LEAP/LITERACY
(GRADES 6 - 8)

June 5 - June 26 | 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

FREE

Breakfast & Lunch

Transportation Available

Deadline to Sign Up: Contact School

Max Number of Participants: 500

Target Population:

Middle school students in need of LEAP 2025 remediation and/or Literacy support

Locations Available:

Several host sites

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýStudents will have two classes per day receiving instruction in English/language arts & math. Science and social studies content may be included as appropriate.

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýProvide criteria-based summer remediation program that meets the requirements of Bulletin 1566 and offer high quality instruction to identified students.

SUMMER REMEDIATION: LEAP
(GRADES 9 - 12)

June 5 - June 27 | 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

FREE

Breakfast & Lunch

Transportation Available

Deadline to Sign Up: Contact School

Max Number of Participants: 600

Target Population:

High school students in need of LEAP 2025 remediationÌý

Locations Available:

Several host sites

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýHigh school students will use the Edgenuity platform’s blended course work materials for all core content areas. Students must attend eight days of instruction to receive credit, but students may retest only. high School students have two classes, some students may be able to attend half day depending on their LEAP testing requirement.

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýProvide criteria-based summer remediation program that meets the requirements of Bulletin 1566 and offer high quality instruction to identified students.

GIFTED & TALENTED SUMMER CAMP
(GRADES K - 5)

June 10 - June 20 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

100

Breakfast & Lunch

No Transportation

Deadline to Sign Up: 5/30/24

Max Number of Participants: 60

Target Population:

Gifted students entering 1st – 6th grades

Locations Available:

Shenandoah ES

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýMaster teachers from °ÄÃź컢ͼ schools will offer seven days of fun-filled enrichment for Gifted and Talented students in grades K – 5. The program incorporates active play, curiosity, and creativity that inspires enthusiastic participation.

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýProvide an exciting and engaging camp for °ÄÃź컢ͼPSS Gifted and Talented students.

SUMMER BAND CAMP WITH A JAZZY TWIST
(GRADES 8 - 12)

June 10 - June 27 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

FREE

Lunch

No Transportation

Max Number of Participants: 30

Deadline to Sign Up: 5/28/24

Target Population:

Incoming 8th – 12th grade students with an interest in band

Locations Available:

Tara HS

Participants MUST participate in the morning Summer Band Jam Camp ’23 to attend the Jazzy Twist session.

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýDesigned for students who have previous instruction in band courses, both middle and high school. The session will provide a wide range of engaging activities which will reinforce and further our students’ musical skills. These activities will allow curious students to study topics in depth by discovering new concepts through musical play and exchanging ideas with their intellectual peers. Some activities include: proper mouth, hand, and body positioning; chromatic notes/rudiments/Jazz scales and chords; tuning with others; jazz articulations/sticking/rhythms; stage presence.Ìý

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýTo further students’ musical knowledge and skills within the framework of band music making and within the jazz genre.

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR - ESY
(GRADES PRE-K - 12)

June 10 - July 18 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FREE

Breakfast & Lunch

Transportation Available

Deadline to Sign Up: Invitation Only

Max Number of Participants: 410

Target Population:

Students in grades Pre-K through 12 who require special education services beyond the school year according to their IEP.

Locations Available:

Winbourne ES (K-5), Arlington Preparatory (6-12)

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýESY is designed to provide educational and related services in excess of the normal school year to students with disabilities based upon the student’s specific needs identified on the Individual Education Program (IEP) to meet those needs.

±Ê³Ü°ù±è´Ç²õ±ð:ÌýPromote reading and math skills, physical activity, team building, and motivated learners. To keep students engaged over the summer, while developing great academic and athletic skills and technique and, most importantly, to have fun.

ESY is based on criteria set by the Louisiana State Department of Education and Federal IDEA regulations.

Due to the potential for severe inclement weather,ÌýEast Baton Rouge ParishÌýSchoolsÌýcampuses and offices are closedÌýWednesday, April 10, 2024,Ìýand all activities will be canceled.

Please stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.