My Camp - HAVE A BLAST THIS SUMMER IN A SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT!
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My Camp is an in-person, academic and enrichment summer camp designed to build a sense of belonging, increase confidence and skill in academics, and prepare for the transition to the next grade level. This year we have 3 programs customized for students’ grade levels. Limited space is available at each site. See below for more information about each program!
My Camp registration opens mid-April through campus invitation. If you have questions about My Camp, please reach out to your child’s school.
Available My Camp Programs
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CURRENT Pre-K 4 students will go to My Camp Jr.!
My Camp Jr. is an in-person, academic and enrichment summer camp specially designed for students entering kindergarten. It is a half-day program that will help children develop their numeracy and literacy skills, while still enjoying active play and having FUN!
June 3 - June 27
(Monday-Thursday and June 19 is a holiday)
- Eligibility: Students who completed PK-4 in GPISD (by invitation only)
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
- Cost: No Cost
- GPISD school bus transportation is not provided. Families will have to transport their child to and from camp.
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CURRENT Kindergarten – 4th grade students will go to My Camp K-5!
My Camp K-5 will feature a morning session for academics and an afternoon session for fun enrichment activities, including field trips! Academics will focus on reading and math skills, while the enrichment will bring in hands-on fine arts, technology, and STEAM learning experiences.
Teachers will also focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons of Belonging, Curiosity, Friendship, Kindness, Confidence, Courage and Hope.
June 3 – June 27, 2024
Monday – Thursday only; off June 19
7:45am - 3:00pm
- Full-day program
- Full-day attendance is expected every day for the duration of the camp
- Monday – Thursday Only (Fridays off)
- Transportation* and meals provided
- Small class sizes
- Several field trips throughout camp
- Students will be assigned to a camp location based on grade level availability
- No cost
* Transportation is provided for students who meet transportation eligibility criteria.
My Camp registration opens mid-April through campus invitation. If you have a questions about My Camp, please reach out to your child’s school.
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CURRENT 5th graders will go to the 6th grade camp!
My Camp 6 is designed just for our students moving from 5th to 6th grade! This camp will focus on getting students ready for middle school with academic and enrichment experiences just for them! Students will engage in academic, social-emotional learning (SEL), and critical thinking activities in the morning, and they will have an opportunity to go on field trips or explore electives in a Deep Dive Enrichment class in the afternoon. The deep dive classes will have a variety of offerings such as sports, fine arts, and STEM!
June 3 – June 13, 2024
Monday – Thursday only, no camp on Fridays
8:15am - 3:00pm
- Full-day program
- Full-day attendance is expected every day for the duration of the camp
- Monday – Thursday Only (Fridays off)
- Transportation* and meals provided
- Small class sizes
- All My Camp 6 students will attend at Jackson Middle School
- No cost
* Transportation is provided for students who meet transportation eligibility criteria.
My Camp registration opens mid-April through campus invitation. If you have a questions about My Camp, please reach out to your child’s school.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why should my child attend My Camp?
Students in My Camp K-5 will receive 30 hours of reading and 22 hours of math instruction, designed to help your child maintain academic growth.
Students in My Camp 6 will engage in activities designed to prepare them for middle school coursework and to build confidence both academically and socially.
Both camp experiences will have field trips and time for fun!
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Does my child have to attend every day?
Yes. Full-day attendance is expected every day for the duration of the camp.
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Does my child attend Camp on Friday?
No, Camp is Monday-Thursday only. There is no programming on Fridays.