ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
At S.O.A.R. (Summer Opportunities and EnRichment), students will gain critical reading and math skills through five weeks of high-quality project-based academic offerings and theme-based enrichment activities. The program has been designed to prevent summer learning loss, improve attitudes towards learning, and provide access to fun enrichment opportunities – It is going to be a great summer!
DETAILS
- June 29 – July 30, M-Th, 9AM – 3PM, Integrated Arts Academy
- S.O.A.R. is a FREE program
- Breakfast and lunch provided
- Transportation is available – refer to Bus Schedule
- Refer to the program Handbook for expectations and additional information
QUESTIONS?
Contact Sage Janser, S.O.A.R. Assistant Coordinator: sjanser@bsdvt.org
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
The Burlington/Winooski Middle School Summer Program (BWMSSP) is open to all incoming 6th – 9th graders of the Burlington and Winooski school districts.
The morning session is academic focused; students select which academic program best suits their needs and interests and remain in the same morning activity for the entire five weeks.
The afternoon session focuses on enrichment and recreation. Students will have the opportunity to select the same or a different enrichment activity each week.
DETAILS
- June 23* – July 25t, M-F, 9AM – 3PM, Hunt Middle School
- (no program July 3) *start date change from June 22
- BWMSSP is a FREE program
- Breakfast and lunch provided
- Transportation is available – refer to Bus Schedule
- Refer to the program Handbook for expectations and additional information
QUESTIONS?
Contact Brynn Winiarski, BWMSSP Co-Director: bwiniars@bsdvt.org or (802) 355-4062
The mission of the Burlington Expanded Learning Opportunities program is to foster the social and academic success of Burlington youth through high quality afterschool and summer programming in an environment that creates lasting connections with peers, adults and the community.
OVERVIEW
The efforts of many people in the District and community support students in achieving vital outcomes such as increased academic performance, increased leadership and social skills, increased cultural and global awareness and the cultivation of a belief that they can make a difference in their community and world. Expanded Learning Opportunities are a key strategy in closing the achievement gap, help to keep students safe, prepare students for college and careers by building 21st Century skills and support working families.
AFTERSCHOOL programming encompass academic, enrichment and recreational offerings and is offered at all nine BSD schools (K-12), with supper served daily. On any given school day, 550 or more Burlington students participate in an expanded learning activity, with over 1,700 participating annually.
Over the SUMMER, approximately 500 elementary and middle school students, most at risk of falling behind, gain critical reading and math skills through free, high-quality academic programming and theme-based enrichment activities and field trips. Transportation, breakfast and lunch are provided.
