Summer Programs 2024
Meet Up and Eat Up
We know it can be challenging to find meals for kids and teens that are both healthy and fit your budget. That’s why organizations and school districts in your area are working with Meet Up and Eat Up to provide children aged 18 and under with delicious, nutritious meals.
Click to visit the interactive map to find the location nearest you. You can also text "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 304-304 to find free meals in your neighborhood.
That's Entertainment Live!
For: Entering 5-12
Dates: August 19-23
Time: M-W 12 PM-6 PM, Th-F 10:30 AM-6 PM
Location: Christian A Fenton Performing Arts Center
Contact: Carolyn Gross (grossc@gpschools.org)
The Grosse Pointe South Choir invites all students to develop their singing and dancing skills at this exciting workshop. You will learn from show choir choreographers, special vocal clinician April Tini, and tap dance instructors as you sing and dance into the new school year Open to students outside of GPSouth.
SUMMER THEATRE CAMP
For: Entering 4-9
Dates & Times: June 17-21, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
June 24-25, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
June 26-27. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Performances: June 28, 9 AM and 6 PM
Cost: $410.00
Location: Grosse Pointe North Performing Arts Center
Contact: Heather Albrecht (AlbrecH@gpschools.org)
Registration: Click here for more information.
The Lottery link will be open from April 1 - April 12
Under the direction of Heather Albrecht, Michelle Stackpoole and Sarah Duffield, students will learn several aspects of musical theater including dance, drama, music, script exploration and character development.
SAFETY TOWN
For: Students entering grades K-1
Dates: June 24 - August 15
Session #1:June 24-28
Session #2: July 8-12
Session #3: July 15-19
Session #4: July 22-26
Session #5: July 29-August 2
Session #6: August 7-11
Times: 9-11:30 AM
Cost: $140
New! Safety Town Refresher Course
For: Students entering grades 2-3
3 mornings/week session (T/W/Th)
Session 1R: June 18-20
Session 2R: August 13-15
Cost: $90
Location: Barnes Early Childhood Center
Contact: Jessica Markie | markiej@gpschools.org
Registration: Opens March 4 at Noon | Register Click Here
Our mission is to equip our youngest learners with the tools they need to remain calm and safe during emergency situations. Your child will meet local police and firefighters, learn tips and tools to use in a real-life fire situation, and explore a range of safety topics.
CAMP O'FUN
For: Students entering grades Y5-9
Dates: June 18 - August 16
Time: 7:15 AM to 6:15 PM
Cost: Rates Vary
Location: Ferry Elementary
Contact: Crystal Fletcher | fletchc@gpschools.org
Registration: April 1, 2024
If you plan on enrolling your child in Camp O’Fun, you must register by May 31. Any camper registration received after this date may begin attending camp in July.
There is something new every day at Camp O’Fun! From theme weeks to a talent show, campers enjoy outdoor play, time to explore and full days of fun.
CAMP INVENTION
For: Grades K-6
Dates: June 17 - 21 (M-F)
Time: 9 AM to 3:30 PM (check-in begins at 8:45 AM)
Cost: $310 (before discount)
Location: Brownell Middle School
Contact: Ryan Boyd (boydr@gpschools.org)
Registration: Click here to register or for more information
Jump into big adventures this summer with Camp Invention! This year’s all-new program is designed to inspire confidence and persistence as campers bring their biggest ideas to life. Local educators lead campers in fun, collaborative, creative, problem-solving STEM activities for the best summer ever.
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
For: Grades 5-8
Dates: July 8-19 (M-F)
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM
Closing Celebration: Friday, July 19, 10 AM
Cost: $85 for primary courses; $55 for extension courses (must be enrolled in primary courses to take extension courses)
Location: Brownell Middle School
Contact: James Gross (grossj@gpschools.org)
Registration: GPSMF.org
The Grosse Pointe Summer Music Festival is open to all currently enrolled GPPSS band and orchestra students for incoming grades 5-8. This exciting and affordable local program provides an opportunity for students to further develop their instrumental music skills. Extension courses to Band & Orchestra include Jazz Band and Fiddling.
ANNUAL GROSSE POINTE SUMMER SELECT CHOIR
For: Students entering grades 4-12
Dates: August 12-16
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, M-Th.; 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Fri.
Concert Performances: Friday, August 16, 6 and 8 PM
Location: North High School PAC
Contact: Leslie Saroli | sarolil@gpschools.org
This valuable workshop helps students focus on improving their vocal music skills in a team-like atmosphere. Elementary and middle school students learn music both with and without choreography while high school students learn from a renowned college instructor. Students perform two concerts at the end of the week.
SUMMER POINTES
This program is available to support learning loss of students in the area of literacy and numeracy. The focus is on bringing students up to grade level.
Families of eligible students will be notified. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact your classroom teacher or middle school counselor.
Contact: Kevin Shubnell | shubnek@gpschools.org
Katie Parent | parentk@gpschools.org
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER LEARNING - CREDIT RECOVERY
For: High School Students
Dates: June 17 - August 15
Location: Parcells Middle School
Contact: Katie Parent | parentk@gpschools.org
This summer, GPPSS will be partnering with Michigan Virtual to offer credit recovery and grade replacement for students. Credit recovery is for students who failed a course during the academic year and need to make up that course. Grade replacement is for students who would like to retake a course in order to replace the grade they received through GPPSS during the academic year.
Students should see their counselors about this opportunity
North Summer Sports Programs
Grosse Pointe North is offering several sports camps this summer.
South Summer Sports Programs