The application deadline for summer camp and learning enhancement programs was March 15, 2023. 

We are no longer accepting applications for these summer programs. 

Please Note:  Beginning April 12, 2023, you will receive email communication that your child has either been selected into a camp, waitlisted, or not accepted.  

Please make sure to check your email, including your SPAM folder, for email communications. Notifications will be sent electronically to the email address on file.  

*If you are experiencing difficulty using your child's Student ID Number and Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY) to log in to the summer programs website, please contact the Summer Programming office at summerprograms@aacps.org.  

The visual clips below are designed to support you with summer programming.

AACPS STEM Magnet Program Students who have accepted seats through the magnet application and lottery process or are already currently enrolled in the STEM Magnet Program will register for their mandatory summer magnet experiences on this site at a later date.

View overview information and class descriptions for AACPS STEM Magnet summer programs ONLY. Information will be posted after seat offers have been accepted. 

STEM students can continue to apply for required STEM sessions here. 

Summer Meal Menu & Schedule is Coming Soon

AACPS provides free breakfast and lunch to children ages 2-18 during the summer as part of the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program. There are no income or registration requirements. COME AND ENJOY A HEALTHY MEAL!

Summer Reading Lists

Elementary Summer Reading Lists

Elementary Summer Reading Lists (en Espanol)

Please visit the Secondary Summer School site for more information linked here.   

AACPS Summer Secondary School Application window is June 26 - July 3, 2023. 

AACPS has planned a wide range of summer programs for elementary, middle and high school students. Programs will be focused on helping AACPS students engage in enrichment or unfinished learning, with a focus on mathematics, literacy, and preparing for the next grade level. All programs will support students to have fun while building healthy relationships with peers, practicing skills, and learning new concepts.

Elementary and middle school programs will offer mathematics, literacy, cultural arts, movement, mindfulness, and co-curricular experiences. At the high school level, there will be a wide range of opportunities to earn high school credits in all subject areas required for graduation – credit recovery and original credit opportunities. Traditional summer offerings, including Extended School Year (ESY), Camp Engage, SOAR, Summer Bridge, Arlington Echo experiences, and other academic and co-curricular enrichment opportunities and camps will also be offered.  Importantly, our community-based partners have joined us to design and offer this robust summer suite of programs for our students across the county.

Programs will:

• be offered only to students who are currently enrolled in AACPS schools.
• be offered at no cost to all AACPS enrolled students.
• be either virtual or in-person (no hybrid).
• some programs provide limited transportation from hub stops throughout communities.
• provide breakfast and lunch for all programs held at AACPS buildings.   
• run 4 days per week (Monday - Thursday).

Applications will open on February 10, 2023 and close on March 15, 2023. (Please note, Summer School will have a later registration date.)  Rosters will be finalized on April 11, 2023.  Notices will be sent to families on April 12, 2023  to let them know if their child has been placed into the camp, waitlisted, or not accepted.  Once notices are sent, parents will have five days to respond to confirm and accept their child's seat in the camp. If the seat is not confirmed, then the child will be moved to the waitlist and the seat will be offered to another waitlisted child.

AACPS summer program seats are all supported and paid for through ESSER federal funds for students enrolled in AACPS schools. These funds require AACPS to provide summer programs that target student audiences around enrichment or remediation in areas of unfinished learning from the pandemic and identified student needs.

Selection of summer seats are not guaranteed for all students and seats are NOT filled on a first come, first serve basis.

If the student demand exceeds the number of seats available, we will need to make final student selections. Once your student is selected to attend, you will be notified by the program facilitator with additional information.

Please reach out to the Summer Programs Office with any questions; summerprograms@aacps.org