Summer Programs

SUMMER THEATRE CAMP

For: Entering 4-9
Dates & Times: June 19-23, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
June 26-27, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
June 28-29. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Performances: June 30, 10 AM and 7 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 3 - April 14

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.

CAMP INVENTION

For: Grades K-6
Dates: June 19 - 23 (M-F)
Time: 9 AM to 3:30 PM (check-in begins at 8:45 AM)
Cost: $300 (before discount)
Location: Brownell Middle School
Contact: Caitlin Kefgen (kefgenc@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.

SAFETY TOWN

For: Students entering grades K-1
Dates: June 26 - August 11 (M-F)
Session #1:June 26-30
Session #2: July 10-14
Session #3: July 17-21
Session #4: July 24-28
Session #5: July 31-August 4
Session #6: August 7-11
Times: 9-11:30 AM
Cost: $135
New! Safety Town Refresher Course
For: Students entering grades 2-3
3 mornings/week session (T/W/Th)
Session 1R: June 20-22
Session 2R: August 15-17
Cost: $85
Location: Barnes Early Childhood Center
Contact: Jessica Markie | markiej@gpschools.org
Registration: Opens March 6 at 8 AM | 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.

SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

For: Grades 5-8
Dates: June 19-30 (M-F)
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM
Closing Celebration: Friday, June 30, 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.

CAMP O'FUN

For: Students entering grades Y5-9
Dates: June 20 - August 18
Time: 7:15 AM to 6:15 PM
Cost: Rates Vary
Location: Ferry Elementary
Contact: Crystal Fletcher | fletchc@gpschools.org
Registration: begins April 3

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.

GROSSE POINTE SUMMER CHOIR

For: Students entering grades 4-12
Dates: August 14-18
Time: 9 AM - 12PM, M-Th.; 9 AM - 2:30 PM Fri.
Concert Performances: Friday, August 18, 6 and 8 PM
Cost: $95
Location: North High School
Contact: Leslie Saroli | sarolil@gpschools.org
Registration: Register Now

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.

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER LEARNING - CREDIT RECOVERY

For: High School Students
Dates: June 26 - August 3
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.

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SUMMER POINTES

This new program is available to support learning loss of K-8 students in the area of literacy and numeracy. The focus is on bringing students up to grade level.

There will be three two-week standalone sessions that run Monday-Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Session 1: June 19-29
Session 2: July 10-20
Session 3: July 24-August 3

Families of eligible students will be notified. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact your classroom teacher or middle school counselor.