Summer School – a time to refresh, renew, refocus, and recharge!
Learning never ends, regardless of age, and in С ISD our learning options are equally varied. We have expanded our summer school offerings to reach more students than ever through our NISD Summer Academies. So, whether you want to catch up in your studies, strengthen your skills, learn something new, or try to get ahead, Summer School is your time to refresh, renew, refocus, and recharge!
A wide variety of elementary and secondary opportunities are offered during the summer months. Check them out below.
С your student’s campus for enrollment information.
Elementary Summer School Opportunities
- Elementary K-5 Summer School
- Learning Tree Summer Camp
- Community Education Summer Classes
- Elementary STEM Camp
- STEM Sisters Camp
- Elementary State Mandated Bilingual/ESL Summer
- Elementary ACE Learning Tree Enrichment
- Elementary Fine Arts Camp
- Title I Science Adventure Camp
- Spanish Immersion Camp
- Title 1 GT Enrichment Camp
- GT Camp Invention
- San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program
- San Antonio Performing Arts Program (for DHH Students)
Middle School Summer Program Opportunities
- Middle School Grades 6-8 Summer School
- Step Up To Advanced Mathematics
- Pathway to Advanced MS Algebra I
- Community Education Summer Classes
- Middle School Fine Arts Camp
- Middle School CTE Bridge Camps
- STEM Sisters Camp
- MS Newcomer Summer Literacy Academy
- Middle School ACE Learning Tree Enrichment
- Zachry Cyber Magnet Camp
- San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program
- Credit Advancement
- MS AVID Excel Summer Bridge Program
- Jones STEM Magnet Camp
- Hobby Health Science Magnet Camp
- San Antonio Performing Arts Program (for DHH Students)
High School Summer Program Opportunities
- High School UIW Health Science Experience
- Accelerated Instruction
- Community Education Summer Classes
- High School Fine Arts Camp
- Credit Retrieval
- Credit Acceleration
- Credit Advancement
- High School ESL
- San Antonio Performing Arts Program (for DHH Students)
The Child Nutrition Department will be providing breakfast and lunch meals at no cost to all children who are 18 years and younger. The meals must be consumed on site and no "to go" meals will be provided. Visit their website for a list of approved NISD Summer Feeding Sites and meal times.
Elementary Summer School Opportunities
Elementary K-5 Summer School 2025 | Free | ||
The Elementary K-5 Summer Program offers identified K-5 students targeted support in reading and math remediation. | |||
Date: 6/4/25 - 6/26/25* *There is no summer school on Fridays. June 19 is a Student/Staff Holiday. Time: 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM | |||
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Note: Cable and WWT are not included due to their extended year schedule.
Eligibility Requirements: K-5 students at Tier 3 in MTSS and 1–5 Emergent Bilingual (EB) students who scored at the Beginner Level on the TELPAS Composite Score for the 2023–2024 school year.
Grade Level(s): K - 5th Grade |
| Transportation: Transportation will be provided for students who reside over two miles from their regular campus, and will be provided for students from feeder campuses to cluster campuses.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information: Campus staff will contact eligible students for registration.
С: Child’s Home Campus | |
Learning Tree Summer Camp | $125* | ||
The Learning Tree Summer Camp is a full-day, tuition-based program that offers enrichment, recreation, centers, and unique experiences for students. On-site summer experiences include the Science Guys Spectacular Science, Musical Sprouts, Kid Create, and the John O Bryant Magic Show while off-site field trips will take place at LEGOLAND, Santikos, the Doseum, Main Event, and the NISD Rising Stars Fine Arts showcase. There are four district campus locations to choose from. Our weekly rates are very competitive, so don't wait to enroll your child for an exciting summer with friends and fun.* Price per week
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Date: 06/03/2025-07/25/2025 Time: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM | |||
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Location: Galm ES, Beard ES, Brauchle ES, Evers ES
Eligibility Requirements: Students enrolled in grades K-5 in the 2024-25 school year are eligible, including non-NISD students. Students enrolled in NISD pre-K or ECC in the 2024-25 school year are eligible; non-NISD students of this age group are not eligible.
Grade Level(s): Pre K-5th Grade |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Included at Galm, Evers, and Brauchle
Registration Information:
С: Learning Tree Main Office, 210-397-8102 | |
Community Education Summer Classes | Prices Vary | ||
The NISD Community Education Department offers enrichment camps and classes for youth during the summer with a wide variety of topics and program duration! There is something for everyone with classes such as Kids Slime Workshop, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Golf, cheer camp, Magical Mystical Unicorns, Drone Flying Adventures, United We Bake and much more.
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Date: 06/3/2025-08/01/2025 Time: Varies | |||
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Location: С Learning Center, 6632 Bandera Rd.; Select NISD campuses; community locations
Eligibility Requirements: Classes will have their own age requirements ranging from ages 5 - 18
Grade Level(s): Ages 5-18 |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Not Included
Registration Information:
С: Damian Abbott, 210-397-8100 | |
STEM Camp | $144* | ||
Elementary STEM Camp is an opportunity for NISD students currently in grades Kinder-5th to collaborate, problem solve, and be creative while solving engineering design problems related to shelters, plant packages, and solar ovens. All students will become Lego architects of various designs with 4th and 5th graders being challenged to code Lego Spike Prime robots to complete several exciting tasks.
*Reduced rate for students whose family qualifies for free and redacted lunch: $120 | |||
Date: June 3-5, 2025 (Tuesday - Thursday), June 9-12, 2025 (Monday - Thursday) Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |||
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Location: Brauchle Elementary
Eligibility Requirements: NISD students currently (2024-2025) in grades Kinder - 5th.
Grade Level(s): Kindergarten - 5th Grade |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Free breakfast and lunch available. Parents must accompany students for lunch.
Registration Information:
С: Kristen Conrad, Elementary Science Specialist kristen.conrad@nisd.net 210-397-7642 | |
STEM Sisters Camp | Free | ||
The purpose of the STEM Sisters Summer Camp is to provide a STEM enrichment experience for current 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls as they transition from elementary to middle school. Science topics are combined with real-world engineering problems to create hands-on design challenges for students. This summer's unit is Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills. | |||
Date: 6/3/2025 - 6/5/2025, 6/9/2025 - 6/12/2025 Time: 8:45 AM - 1:30 PM | |||
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Locations: Pease MS and Rayburn MS
Eligibility Requirements: Current 6th grade female students at Jones MS and Jones STEM Magnet, Pease MS, Rayburn MS, and Ross MS as well as current 4th and 5th grade females at their feeder elementary campuses, which include: Adams Hill ES, Cody ES, Hatchett ES, Murnin ES, Hull ES, Meadow Village ES, Passmore ES, Martin ES, Villarreal ES, Esparza ES, Powell ES, and Linton ES, Allen ES, Fisher ES, Glenn ES, Michael ES, and Valley Hi ES.
Grade Level(s): 4th - 6th Grade |
| Transportation: Included if Eligible
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information: Digital application available at home campus.
С: Elaine Estrada, Middle School Science Instructional Specialist elaine.estrada@nisd.net 210-397-8668
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Elementary State Mandated Bilingual/ESL Summer | Free | ||
Focusing on language development and essential knowledge and skills, with instruction in Spanish and English. Hands-on activities to support all content areas. Integrate in lessons all domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. | |||
Date: 6/3/25 - 6/26/2025 Time: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM | |||
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Location: Driggers, Hatchett, Howsman
Eligibility Requirements: NISD students enrolled in a Bilingual and ESL Program in PreK - Kinder
Grade Level(s): PreK - Kindergarten |
| Transportation: Included (if eligible)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information: eSchool Plus
С: Linda Espinoza | |
Elementary ACE Learning Tree Enrichment | Free | ||
The ACE Learning Tree Summer Enrichment program will provide camps including STEM, health, and nutrition, designed to promote retention of student academic skills, creativity and participation in sports. The program will also feature college readiness activities. Family engagement events will showcase student projects. | |||
Date: 6/3/2025 - 7/3/2025 Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |||
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Location: Martin and Mead
Eligibility Requirements: Students must be in grades K-5 and registered at one of the ACE campuses during the 2024-25 academic school year. If they are attending summer school and are enrolled at one of the ACE campuses during the 2024-25 academic school year, they are able to attend the ACE summer camps. The ACE Learning Tree campuses are the following campuses: Martin ES, Adams Hill ES, Glenoaks ES, Colonies North ES, McDermott ES, or Mead ES.
Grade Level(s): Kindergarten - 5th Grade |
| Transportation: Included if Eligible
Meals: Lunch
Registration Information:
С: Glenoaks:Roel Banda, 210-397-2324; Martin: Minerva A. Hernandez, 210-398-1449; Adams Hill: Crystal Trevino, 210-397-1432, Colonies North: Hilda Macias, 210-397-1731; McDermott: Roger Saenz, 210-397-5144; Mead: Alejandro Bautista, 210-397-1777
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Elementary Fine Arts Camp | Free | ||
The purpose of the summer camps are to build relationships within the students in the organizations, create a passion and interest in the arts, and enhance individual skills. | |||
Elementary art & musical theatre camps Date: June 4-5, June 9-12, and June 16-18, 2025 Time: 12:15 PM - 3:15 PM | |||
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Location: Carnahan, Driggers, Fisher, Glenn, Glen Oaks, Howsman, Martin, Murnin, Passmore, Timberwilde and Villarreal
Eligibility Requirements: Students must be enrolled at a NISD Title 1 ES Campus and have completed Kindergarten
Grade Level(s): Kindergarten - 5th Grade |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Not Included
Registration Information: Students/Parent request
С: Elizabeth Sanchez-Lopez, Director of Fine Arts, 397- 8649 | |
Title I Science Adventure Camp | Free | ||
The purpose of the Science Adventure Camp is to engage Title I students in hands-on explorations that strengthen science and engineering practices, build a strong foundation in science content, and foster collaboration and problem solving skills. | |||
Date: June 4-5, 2025 (Wednesday - Thursday), June 9-12, 2025 (Monday - Thursday) Time: 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM | |||
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Locations: Glenn, May, Murnin, Mead, Timberwilde, Raba, Linton, Ward
Eligibility Requirements: Title I students that have been selected and invited by their classroom teacher. Limited number of spots are allotted to each Title I campus.
Grade Level(s): 3rd and 4th Grade |
| Transportation: Included
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
Registration Information: Classroom teachers will send invitations home with selected students.
С: Kristen Conrad, Elementary Science Specialist kristen.conrad@nisd.net (210) 397-7642 | |
Spanish Immersion Camp | Cost: $205* | ||
The Elementary Spanish Immersion Camp is open to all currently enrolled (2024-2025) kindergarten - 5th grade С ISD students. The camp will be offered in a Spanish Immersion setting, which will provide students meaningful multilingual and multicultural enrichment opportunities. No prior Spanish experience is necessary. | |||
Date: 6/03/2025 - 6/20/2025 Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |||
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Location: Galm ES
Eligibility Requirements: Currently enrolled (2024-2025) K- 5th grade С ISD students.
Grade Level(s): Kindergarten - 5th Grade |
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Meals: None. Students may arrive early and participate in the breakfasts provided at Galm Elementary. Students may stay for lunch provided by Galm Elementary however, parents must stay with students for lunch.
Registration Information: Register between March 24th and May 16th
С: Faviola Rawls, Spanish Camp Coordinator
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Title 1 GT Enrichment Camp | Free | ||
The purpose of this year’s elementary camp is to provide students the opportunity to work with other GT students to investigate and explore physics concepts through hands-on activities, collaboration, inquiry, and analysis. | |||
Date: 6/2/2025 - 6/5/2025 and 6/9/2025 - 6/12/2025 Time: 7:30 AM - 12:45 PM | |||
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Location: Linton, Hatchett, Driggers
Eligibility Requirements: Students must be identified as GT and attend a Title 1 Campus.
Grade Level(s): 2nd - 4th Grade |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information: С your school's GT Specialist
С: Robert Burleson, robert.burleson@nisd.net | |
GT Camp Invention | Cost: $350 | ||
The purpose of this year’s GT elementary Camp Invention Explore is to inspire curiosity and help kids build essential STEM skills through collaboration and problem solving. Campers explore hands-on challenges and open-ended adventures designed to unlock creativity and help them shine their brightest! | |||
Date: 6/9/2025 - 6/12/2025 Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | |||
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Location: Ward Elementary
Eligibility Requirements: Must be identified as a GT student
Grade Level(s): 1st - 6th Grade |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information: С your campus GT Specialist
С: Michelle Yebra michelle.yebra@nisd.net
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San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program | Cost: Tuition based on a sliding fee scale according to family size and income. | ||
The City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with NISD offers a Summer Youth Program, a summer recreational program for the families of San Antonio. | |||
Date: 6/9/2025 - 8/1/2025 Time: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | |||
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Location: Valley Hi, Boone, Mary Hull, Stevenson
Eligibility Requirements: 6-12 years of age
Grade Level(s): |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information:
С: Valerie Reyes City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department 210-207-3222
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San Antonio Performing Arts Program (for DHH Students) | Free | ||
The San Antonio Performing Arts Program is a 4-week intensive arts program where the students learn various styles of dance, mime and sign songs as well as acting and cinematography using imovie and other tools related to film and editing. This program is open to all elementary, middle and high school Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HOH) students in the San Antonio area. The students work alongside nationally acclaimed artists, dancers and choreographers, all of who are Deaf themselves. Lessons in leadership, creativity and teamwork are key components in every aspect of the day. The purpose is to increase Deaf and Hard of hearing students' academic, social and leadership abilities by improving their self-concept and self-esteem through the arts. Throughout these four weeks, students improve their skills in the eight content areas of the . Disabilities in one or more acquired critical skills that cannot be recouped within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed eight weeks. | |||
Date: 6/30/2025 - 7/25/2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | |||
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Location: Marshall HS
Eligibility Requirements: Any Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in grades 3rd-12th grades can attend. To qualify for the program, each student must have a documented hearing loss and be able to follow a/your campus conduct code explained at the time of registration.
Grade Level(s): 3rd-12th Grade |
| Transportation: Included for NISD Students
Meals: not included
Registration Information:
С: Carol Ann Brodersen Ph: 210-397-1580 Fax: 210-706-7466 E-mail: carolann.brodersen@nisd.net 210-663-4357 text only | |
Middle School Summer Program Opportunities
Middle School Grades 6-8 Summer School | FREE | ||
A Summer Program for Middle School students who have failed multiple core academic courses.
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Date: 6/3/2025 - 6/18/2025 (Except Fridays) Time: 8:45 AM - 1:30 PM | |||
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Location: Connally, Jones, Luna, NAMS
Eligibility Requirements: Students who have failed 2 to 4 core academic courses.
Grade Level(s): 6th - 8th Grade |
| Transportation: Transportation will be provided for students who reside over two miles from their regular campus, and will be provided for students from feeder campuses to their designated cluster site.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information:
С: Child's Home Campus | |
Step Up To Advanced Mathematics | Free | ||
Step Up to Advanced Math is a summer course designed for middle school students who have successfully completed a regular 6th-grade math course and would like to enroll in Accelerated Pre- Algebra during the upcoming school year. Instruction and assessment in this program will focus on specific 7th-grade TEKS to fulfill the prerequisite for Accelerated Pre-Algebra. | |||
Date: June 3 - 18 (no class fridays) Time: 8:45 - 1:30 | |||
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Location: Connally & Luna
Eligibility Requirements: Successful completion of Math 6
Grade Level(s): 6th Grade |
| Transportation: Included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information: April 30, 2025
С: Campus Academic Dean | |
Pathway to Advanced MS Algebra I | Free | ||
Pathway to Advanced MS Algebra I is a summer course designed for middle school students who have successfully completed a regular 7th-grade math course and would like to enroll in Advanced MS Algebra I during the upcoming school year. Instruction and assessment in this program will focus on 8th grade TEKS in order to fulfill the prerequisite for Advanced MS Algebra I. | |||
Date: June 3 - 18 (no class fridays) Time: 8:45 - 1:30 | |||
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Location: Connally & Luna
Eligibility Requirements: Successful completion of Math 7
Grade Level(s): 7th Grade |
| Transportation: Included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information: April 30, 2025
С: Campus Academic Dean | |
Community Education Summer Classes | Cost: Price will vary depending on class and duration | ||
The NISD Community Education Department offers enrichment camps and classes for youth during the summer with a wide variety of topics and program duration! There is something for everyone with classes such as Kids Slime Workshop, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Golf, cheer camp, Magical Mystical Unicorns, Drone Flying Adventures, United We Bake and much more. | |||
Date: 06/3/2025-08/01/2025 Time: | |||
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Location: С Learning Center, 6632 Bandera Rd.; select NISD campuses; community locations
Eligibility Requirements: Classes will have their own age requirements ranging from ages 5 - 18
Grade Level(s): Ages 5-18 |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Not Included
Registration Information:
С: Damian Abbott, 210-397-8100 | |
Middle School Fine Arts Camp | Free | ||
The purpose of the summer camps is to enable students to build relationships within the organization, to enhance individual skills, and better prepare students for performances and competitions occurring at the beginning of the school year. | |||
RISING STAR cAMP & ART cAMP Date: 6/2/2025 - 6/18/2025 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM band/Choir/ Mariachi/Orchestra (specific campus programs) Date: Check with specific campus Time: Hours will vary | |||
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Location: Rising Stars: Holmes, Band/Choir/Mariachi/Orchestra/Theater: Specific Campuses
Eligibility Requirements: Art Camp: all interested students attending Title 1 campuses for the 25-26 school year
Rising Star: All interested students attending Title 1 campuses for the 24-25 school year
Band/Choir/Mariachi/Orchestra: Students enrolled in campus program for 25-26 school year
Grade Level(s): 6th - 8th Grade |
| Transportation: Rising Stars Art: Included Band/Choir/Mariachi/Orchestra/Theater: Not Included
Meals: Rising Stars Art: Included Band/Choir/Mariachi/Orchestra/Theater: Not Included
Registration Information: Students/Parent request
С: Elizabeth Sanchez-Lopez, Director of Fine Arts, 397- 8649 | |
Middle School CTE Bridge Camps | Free | ||
The Career & Technical Department will implement a summer experience for new middle school students. The camp will allow them to explore not only CTE middle school programs, but also high school CTE endorsements and program of study options available to them in NISD, but also engage in career and college readiness activities that will prepare them to be lifelong learners. | |||
Date: 6/9/2025 - 6/12/2025 Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | |||
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Location: Garcia, Folks, Briscoe, Connally, Pease
Eligibility Requirements: Students must be enrolled in 6th grade in С ISD during the 2025-2026 school year.
Grade Level(s): Rising 6th Grade students
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| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Not Included
Registration Application:
С: Deborah Ruel-Schaefer, CTE Director | |
STEM Sisters Camp | Free | ||
The purpose of the STEM Sisters Summer Camp is to provide a STEM enrichment experience for current 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls as they transition from elementary to middle school. Science topics are combined with real-world engineering problems to create hands-on design challenges for students. This summer's unit is Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills. | |||
Date: 6/3/2025 - 6/5/2025, 6/9/2025 - 6/12/2025 Time: 8:45 AM - 1:30 PM | |||
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Location: Pease MS and Rayburn MS
Eligibility Requirements: Current 6th grade female students at Jones MS and Jones STEM Magnet, Pease MS, Rayburn MS, and Ross MS as well as current 4th and 5th grade females at their feeder elementary campuses, which include: Adams Hill ES, Cody ES, Hatchett ES, Murnin ES, Hull ES, Meadow Village ES, Passmore ES, Martin ES, Villarreal ES, Esparza ES, Powell ES, and Linton ES, Allen ES, Fisher ES, Glenn ES, Michael ES, and Valley Hi ES.
Grade Level(s): 4th - 6th Grade |
| Transportation: Included if eligible
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information: Digital application available at home campus.
С: Elaine Estrada, Middle School Science Instructional Specialist elaine.estrada@nisd.net 210-397-8668
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MS Newcomer Summer Literacy Academy 2025 | Free | ||
The MS Newcomer Literacy Academy Summer Program is designed to provide specific support to newcomer/refugee students and increase academic success in the area of literacy, academic, and the social emotional aspect of the Emergent Bilingual. The academy specifically addresses math, writing, and reading that ultimately impacts STAAR. The program will also increase opportunities for Emergent Bilinguals to speak and write in order to impact scores on TELPAS Writing. | |||
Date: 6/03/2025 - 6/18/2025 (no Fridays) Time: 8:45 AM - 1:30 PM | |||
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Location: Connally MS
Eligibility Requirements: Students must be identified as unschooled asylee/refugee newcomers with an I-94 at all middle schools in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades.
Grade Level(s): 6th - 8th Grade |
| Transportation: Included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information: Campus will refer students based on newcomer criteria.
С: Ericka Dillon, Marigel De Leon | |
Middle School ACE Learning Tree Enrichment | Free | ||
The ACE Learning Tree Summer Enrichment program will provide camps including STEM, health, and nutrition, designed to promote retention of student academic skills, creativity and participation in sports. The program will also feature college readiness activities. Family engagement events will showcase student projects. | |||
Date: 6/3/2025 - 6/30/2025 Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | |||
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Location: Jones MS
Eligibility Requirements: Students must be in grades 6-8 and registered at one of the ACE Learning Tree campuses during the 2024-25 academic school year. The following are ACE Learning Tree campuses: Rayburn MS, Jones MS, Ross MS, or Rudder MS.
Grade Level(s): 6th-8th Grade |
| Transportation: Included if Eligible
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information:
С: Rayburn and Jones: Gilbert Simms, 210-397-2220; Rudder: Jacob Castro, 210-397-5048; Ross: Gabriel Tovar, 210- 397-6362 | |
Zachry Cyber Magnet Camp | Free | ||
The purpose of the Zachry Cyber Magnet Summer Experience is to introduce new Magnet students to the Zachry Magnet culture, expectations, and staff while also providing a leadership opportunity for established Magnet students. | |||
Date: New Students 6/4/2025 - 6/5/2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Date: Returning Students 6/11/2025 - 6/12/2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |||
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Location: Zachry Magnet School
Eligibility Requirements: Zachry Magnet incoming students & current Zachry Magnet Student Leaders
Grade Level(s): 6th - 8th Grade |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Not Included
Registration Information: Sent from the Magnet
С: Deborah Ruel-Schaefer CTE Director | |
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program | Cost: Tuition based on a sliding fee scale according to family size and income. | ||
The City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with NISD offers a Summer Youth Program, a summer recreational program for the families of San Antonio. | |||
Date: 6/9/2025 - 8/1/2025 Time: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | |||
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Location: Valley Hi, Mary Hull, Stevenson, Boone
Eligibility Requirements: 6-12 years of age
Grade Level(s): |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Lunch, Snack
Registration Information:
С: Valerie Reyes City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department 210-207-3222 | |
Credit Advancement - Health | Cost: $150 | ||
The Credit Advancement (CAdv) Summer Program provides current 8th grade students with an opportunity to accelerate their High School Health credit. The program is tuition-based and will be conducted via a hybrid learning environment (both online and in-person learning required). Summer CAdv is a supplemental program apart from the regular instructional school year and students should have the ability to independently navigate a rigorous, fast-paced online course curriculum and self-advocate when needing academic assistance. | |||
Date: Session 1: 6/3-6/17 or Session 2: 6/18-7/3 (only 1 session required) Time: Monday - Thursday, between 9am and 1pm. | |||
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Location: Hybrid - Students must attend both In-Person (home HS campus) AND online throughout the enrolled summer session time frame.
Eligibility Requirements: Current 8th graders wishing to obtain the required HS Health half credit (0.5) and have not already taken or earned a posted grade to their transcript for HS Health.
Grade Level(s): current 8th Graders
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| Transportation: Included, if eligible
Meals: Jay, Holmes, Stevens, & Marshall will offer meals to students & the community
Registration Information: 3/31/25-5/1/25. Please see your campus counselor. Click for more information.
С: creditadvancement@nisd.net | |
MS AVID Excel Summer Bridge Program | Free | ||
The Excel Summer Bridge focuses on building a sense of family among the students and on helping them shape their academic personas and take control of their learning and language building and leadership skills. | |||
Date: June 9-12, 2025 Time: 8:45 AM - 1:30 AM The program length is one week and will be determined by the campus. Information will be sent out by the campus before the end of the school year. | |||
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Location: Jones, Neff, Ross, Rudder
Eligibility Requirements: The student is identified as enrolled in AVID Excel at Jones, Neff, Ross and Rudder and is in 6th and 7th grade.
Grade Level(s): 6th and 7th Grade |
| Transportation: Included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information:
С: Marigel De Leon, Jennifer Cantu | |
San Antonio Performing Arts Program (for DHH Students) | Free | ||
The San Antonio Performing Arts Program is a 4-week intensive arts program where the students learn various styles of dance, mime and sign songs as well as acting and cinematography using imovie and other tools related to film and editing. This program is open to all elementary, middle and high school Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HOH) students in the San Antonio area. The students work alongside nationally acclaimed artists, dancers and choreographers, all of who are Deaf themselves. Lessons in leadership, creativity and teamwork are key components in every aspect of the day. The purpose is to increase Deaf and Hard of hearing students' academic, social and leadership abilities by improving their self-concept and self-esteem through the arts. Throughout these four weeks, students improve their skills in the eight content areas of the . Disabilities in one or more acquired critical skills that cannot be recouped within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed eight weeks. | |||
Date: 7/1/2024 - 7/26/2024 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | |||
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Location: Warren
Eligibility Requirements: Any Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in grades 3rd-12th grades can attend. To qualify for the program, each student must have a documented hearing loss and be able to follow a/your campus conduct code explained at the time of registration.
Grade Level(s): 3rd-12th Grade |
| Transportation: Included
Meals:
Registration Information:
С: Carol Ann Brodersen | |
Jones STEM Magnet Camp | Free | ||
The Jones STEM Magnet Summer Experience acclimates students to campus by engaging in the design process embedded in the magnet program coursework. Students will work through STEM-themed team activities facilitated by campus teachers. The camp will be organized by grade level for each day to allow students to form connections with grade-level peers. | |||
Date: 6/3/2025 7th/8th grade STEM Students 6/4/2025 6th grade STEM Students
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |||
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Location: Jones
Eligibility Requirements: Jones Magnet Students: incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
Grade Level(s): 6th- 8th grade |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Not Included
Registration Information: Sent from the Magnet
С: Deborah Ruel-Schaefer- CTE Director | |
Hobby Health Science Magnet Camp | Free | ||
6th Graders: The purpose of the Hobby Health Science Summer Experience is to connect students from all over the district using various activities linked to the Health Science curriculum. There will also be team building activities created to build lasting relationships to be carried over into the school year. Additional opportunities will be access and exposure to the Hobby Health Science Campus and High School HOSA students. The camp will be offered to all incoming 6th grade students with Hobby 6th grade teachers in charge of the students. The teachers will be supported by students from Health Careers and LMS in addition to other local HOSA chapters. This will also provide an opportunity for Health Careers and LMS to begin building relationships with Hobby Magnet students. 7th Graders: The purpose of the Hobby Health Science Summer Experience is to work with incoming 7th graders on their leadership and team building skills. Team building activities will be embedded into Health Science activities to continue to inspire the love of Health Science while growing leaders on Campus. The Leadership camp will be offered to all incoming 7th grade students with Hobby 7th grade teachers in charge of the students. The teachers will be supported by students from Health Careers and LMS as well as other local HOSA chapters. This will continue to provide an opportunity for Health Careers and LMS to begin building relationships with Hobby Magnet students. 8th Graders: The purpose of the Hobby Health Science Summer Experience is to work collaboratively with Marshall LMS and Health Careers to expose the students to opportunities after middle school. Individualized campus presentations and tours will be embedded into Health Science activities to encourage our students to continue their Health Science journey after Hobby. Future camp will be offered to all incoming 8th grade students with Hobby 8th grade teachers in charge of student groups.. The teachers will be supported by students and staff from Health Careers and LMS. This will continue to provide an opportunity for Health Careers and LMS to continue building relationships with Hobby Magnet students. This will also provide another transition opportunity for the future freshman students. | |||
Date: 6th Graders 6/3/2025 8:30-12:00 7th Graders 6/3/2025 1:30-4:30 8th Graders 6/2/2025 8:00-3:00 Time: See Above | |||
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Location: Hobby
Eligibility Requirements: Hobby Magnet Students: 6th, 7th and 8th grade (2025-2026)
Grade Level(s): 6th - 8th Grade |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Not Included
Registration Information: Sent from the Magnet
С: Deborah Ruel-Schaefer CTE Director | |
Jordan Multimedia and Design Magnet Camp | Free | ||
The Jordan Middle School Magnet Multimedia and Design Summer Camp offers an exciting opportunity for students to explore creative disciplines while building essential teamwork and interpersonal skills with their new magnet peers. Throughout the camp, students will engage in hands-on activities and collaborative projects designed to spark creativity and foster personal growth. Team-building and relationship-building activities, including interactive workshops and group challenges, will help students develop collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will dive into various multimedia fields, including animation, where they will learn basic principles such as motion, timing, and storytelling to create short animated projects using beginner-friendly software. In audio and video production, students will gain practical experience with recording, editing, and producing content, culminating in a fully developed short video project. Graphic design activities will introduce design fundamentals like color theory, allowing students to create custom digital artwork. Additionally, commercial photography sessions will teach the basics of lighting, composition, and editing, empowering students to capture and enhance professional-quality images. By the end of the camp, students will have completed several creative projects, developed a strong introduction in multimedia and design, and built lasting friendships with peers who share similar interests. | |||
Date: 6th Graders 6/9/2025 Time: 9:00-12:00 | |||
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Location: Jordan Middle School
Eligibility Requirements: Jordan Magnet Students: 6th grade 2025-2026
Grade Level(s): 6th Grade |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Not Included
Registration Information: Sent from the Magnet
С: Deborah Ruel-Schaefer CTE Director | |
High School Summer Program Opportunities
High School UIW Health Science Experience | Free | ||
The purpose of the University of the Incarnate Word Healthcare Professionals Camp is to provide students an opportunity to spend the day working as an interprofessional team, solving interesting cases with members of multiple disciplines within UIW including medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, music therapy, nutrition, pharmacy and optometry! This is a great opportunity to energize students about a career in health care and for them to experience being part of a healthcare team! | |||
Date: June 11 Time: 8:30 AM. - 3:00 PM | |||
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Location: University of the Incarnate Word campus
Eligibility Requirements: NISD students - sophomores, juniors, and seniors 2025-2026
Grade Level(s): 10th-12th Grades |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information: Campus Health Science Teachers will have the application link
С: Debbie Schaefer, CTE Director | |
High School Accelerated Instruction | Free | ||
The High School EOC Summer Accelerated Instruction (AI) is a supplemental program for students identified as at-risk according to the state’s criteria who have failed an EOC exam. The course is designed to strengthen skills and knowledge of the five (5) EOC-tested courses. Eighth-grade students who failed the Algebra I EOC are eligible to attend the AI high school program, where they will enroll for the following school year. The accelerated curriculum is based on individual student prior performance on the EOC test disaggregated by performance standards. Additionally, each course uses unit pre-tests to target instruction considered necessary for greater success. | |||
Date: 6/04/2025 - 6/18/2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |||
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Eligibility Requirements: Any student who is at-risk, educationally disadvantaged, Title I, or a student with dyslexia, and has not yet passed one or more of the EOC tests for a course already taken.
Grade Level(s): 9th - 12th Grade Testing Week: June 23 -June 26, 2025 |
| Transportation: Included
Meals: See С Summer Feeding Sites 2025 List for no-cost breakfast and lunch meals.
Registration Information: Please see your HS counselor
С: creditretrieval@nisd.net | |
Community Education Summer Classes | Cost: Price will vary depending on class and duration | ||
The NISD Community Education Department offers enrichment camps and classes for youth during the summer with a wide variety of topics and program duration! There is something for everyone with classes such as Kids Slime Workshop, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Golf, cheer camp, Magical Mystical Unicorns, Drone Flying Adventures, United We Bake and much more. | |||
Date: 06/3/2025-08/01/2025 Time: | |||
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Location: С learning Center, 6632 Bandera Rd., select NISD campuses; community locations
Eligibility Requirements: Classes will have their own age requirements ranging from ages 5 - 18
Grade Level(s): Ages 5 - 18 |
| Transportation: Not Included
Meals: Not Included
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С: Damian Abbott, 210-397-8100 | |
High School Fine Arts Camp | Free | ||
The purpose of the summer camps is to enable students to build relationships within the organization, to enhance individual skills, and better prepare students for performances and competitions occurring at the beginning of the school year. | |||
Rising Stars camp DATE: 6/2/2025 – 6/18/2025 Time: Monday thru Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
band/Choir/ Mariachi/Orchestra/Theatre (specific campus programs) Date: Check with specific campus Time: Hours will vary | |||
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Location: Rising Stars: Holmes, Band/Choir/Mariachi/Orchestra/Theater: Specific Campuses
Eligibility Requirements: Theater Arts “Rising Stars” (Title I): All interested HS students attending Jay and Holmes in 2025-2026 school year
Band/Choir/Mariachi/Orchestra/Theater: Students enrolled in the campus program in 2025-2026
Grade Level(s): 9th - 12th Grade |
| Transportation: Rising Stars: Included Band/Choir/Mariachi/Orchestra/Theater: Not Included
Meals: Rising Stars: Included Band/Choir/Mariachi/Orchestra/Theater: Not Included
Registration Information: Students/Parent request
С: Elizabeth Snchez-Lopez, Director of Fine Arts, 210-397-8649 | |
High School Credit Retrieval | Free | ||
The High School Credit Retrieval Program is a supplemental online program for students who have the opportunity to retrieve previously failed credits( due to a failing grade and/or did not meet attendance parameters). | |||
Date: 6/03/2025 - 7/03/2025 Time: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |||
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Eligibility Requirements: Students identified as at-risk, educationally disadvantaged, Title I, or a student with dyslexia, and who have failed a half or whole credit with a semester or overall average of 55-69, or have failed a half or whole credit due to attendance. To be accepted into Credit Retrieval with a grade below a 55, an At-Risk Committee must meet to determine if Credit Retrieval is the best placement option.
Grade Level(s): 9th - 12th Grade |
| Transportation: Included
Meals: See С Summer Feeding Sites 2025 List for no-cost breakfast and lunch meals Registration Information:
С: creditretrieval@nisd.net | |
High School Credit Acceleration | Free | ||
The High School Credit Acceleration Program is a supplemental online program for students who have the opportunity to accelerate credits due to a deficit and/or being over-aged. | |||
Date: 6/03/25 - 7/03/2025 Time: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |||
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Eligibility Requirements: Students identified as at-risk, educationally disadvantaged, Title I or a student with dyslexia, who are: 1. Seniors still require credits for August graduation. 2. Credit-deficient underclassmen. 2026 Cohort (current Juniors) 2027 Cohort (current Sophomores)
Grade Level(s): 10th - 12th Grade |
| Transportation: Included
Meals: See С Summer Feeding Sites 2025 List for no-cost breakfast and lunch meals
Registration Information: Please see your HS Counselor
С: creditretrieval@nisd.net | |
High School Credit Advancement | $150 per session* | ||
The Summer Credit Advancement (CAdv) Program provides current HS students (9-12th graders) with the opportunity to accelerate eligible HS course credit(s). The CAdv program is tuition based & will be conducted via a Hybrid Learning Environment (both in-person & online required), with the exception of PE (see note below). The Summer CAdv Program is a supplemental program apart from the regular instructional school year and students should have the ability to independently navigate a rigorous, fast-paced online course curriculum and self-advocate when needing academic assistance.
*NOTE: Lifetime Fitness & Wellness Pursuits (HS PE) $300 = 1 HS credit - students must attend in-person daily, 6/3-7/3, Monday-Thursday, 9am-1pm as there is no hybrid/online component for this course. This course will be held at either Marshall, Stevens, or Taft depending on current HS campus & summer enrollment numbers. The student’s summer campus location will be shared with parents before the Summer Session begins. | |||
Date: Session 1: 6/3/25-6/17/25 and/or Session 2: 6/18/25-7/3/25 (holiday: 6/19/25) Time: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |||
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Location: Home HS campus & online for Hybrid CAdv Courses, with the exception of PE, in which the campus is TBD.
Eligibility Requirements: Students who have not previously taken the course & wish to obtain an additional half or full HS credit (prerequisites & grade-level requirements apply to all courses). Click for more information.
Grade Level(s): current 9th - 12th graders |
| Transportation: Included, if eligible
Meals: Jay, Holmes, Stevens, & Marshall will offer meals to students & the community.
Registration Information: 3/31/25-5/1/25. Please see your campus counselor.
С: creditadvancement@nisd.net | |
High School ESL | Free | ||
The summer school courses for high school English learners are taught by ESL-certified teachers. The classes will develop fundamental skills in English academic language, literacy, and social and leadership traits. Teachers will provide appropriate linguistic support that English learners need to be successful in required courses for graduation, college, and career. This summer learning opportunity is especially important to students who are over-aged and under-credited and came in late during the 2024-2025 school year. In addition, tutors will be provided to campuses with high numbers of EBs enrolled and attending Accelerated Instruction and/or Credit Retrieval to support a low student-teacher ratio. Summer school tuition will be waived for students enrolled in any course needed. High school counselors will work with ESL teachers and the LPAC to determine summer recommendations. | |||
Regular HS ESL Summer School: Stevens, Jay, Brandeis, Holmes Date: Session #1 June 3-June 12, 2025 Session #2 June 16-June 26, 2025 Time: Session #1 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Session #2 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Newcomer HS ESL Summer School: Holmes Date: Session #1 June 3-June 12, 2025 Session #2 June 16-June 26, 2025 Time: Full Day 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | |||
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Location: Stevens, Jay, Brandeis and Holmes
Eligibility Requirements: Students in С ISD high schools have been identified as Emergent Bilingual as defined by the Texas Education Code.
Grade Level(s): 9th - 12th Grade |
| Transportation: Included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Registration Information: 03/31/25-05/01/25. Please see your ESL teacher or high school counselor.
С: Ashley Navarro, Ericka Dillon | |
San Antonio Performing Arts Program (for DHH Students) | Free | ||
The San Antonio Performing Arts Program is a 4-week intensive arts program where the students learn various styles of dance, mime, and sign songs, as well as acting and cinematography using iMovie and other tools related to film and editing. This program is open to all elementary, middle, and high school Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HOH) students in the San Antonio area. The students work alongside nationally acclaimed artists, dancers, and choreographers, all of whom are Deaf themselves. Lessons in leadership, creativity, and teamwork are key components in every aspect of the day. The purpose is to increase Deaf and Hard of hearing students' academic, social, and leadership abilities by improving their self-concept and self-esteem through the arts. Throughout these four weeks, students improve their skills in the eight content areas of the . Disabilities in one or more acquired critical skills that cannot be recouped within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed eight weeks. | |||
Date: 6/30/2025 - 7/25/2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | |||
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Location: Marshall High School
Eligibility Requirements: Any Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in grades 3rd-12th grades can attend. To qualify for the program, each student must have a documented hearing loss and be able to follow a/your campus conduct code explained at the time of registration.
Grade Level(s): 3rd - 12th Grade |
| Transportation: Included for NISD Students
Meals: not included
Registration Information:
С: Carol Ann Brodersen Ph: 210-397-1580 Fax: 210-706-7466 E-mail: carolann.brodersen@nisd.net 210-663-4357 text only
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