District Summer School Programs set
Garrison plans summer school program
Dates: June 25-July 19
Program overview: The Garrison Middle School Summer program is a voluntary enrichment program offering interactive, hands-on, student-centered academic activities. This program is offered by the GEAR UP and Millennials grants with classes being taught by Garrison certified teachers.
Math & Reading
8:00-11:00 a.m.
Free Lunch (11:00-11:30 a.m.)
Enrichment Activities
11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Thursdays Fun Time
" Movie Day
" Ropes Course
" Water Games
" LIGO Field Trip
For more information, contact Jerri Doyle at 527-3040
Walla Walla High School plans WASL Summer Institute
The Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) Summer Institute sessions are designed for current 10 & 11th grade students who did not meet the standards in math, reading and writing.
Course Session: June 25 - Aug. 2 (Monday - Thursday)
Time: 8:15 - 11:15
Location: Walla Walla High School
- Math P-2
- Reading P-4
- Writing P-1
For more information, contact Wa-Hi Assistant Principal Mira Gobel at 527-3020.
Wa-Hi plans Summer Credit Retrieval Program
June 25-Aug. 2, Monday-Thursday
Session 1 - 8:15-10:15 (P-3)
Session 2 - 10:30-12:30(P-3)
Program is designed for students who are currently attending WWHS and need to make up credits in English, Math, and Social Studies in order to meet graduation requirements.For more information, call 527-3020.
Pioneer Middle School plans free summer learning camps
Space and Technology Boot Camp: June 18-29
This two-week long investigation will teach students the fundamentals of how to measure activity in outer space -- black holes and cosmic storms. Partnered with Hanford LIGO Observatory, students will learn how to be scientists of the earth and sky. Students will do a two week long project that is similar to the work of the scientists and engineers who work at LIGO. They will build circuits, do basic computer programming, study weather patterns, and much more. Students will go to LIGO Observatory on the first and last day of this camp, where they will get the first hand opportunity to work with Hanford scientists. Go to http://www.ligo-wa.caltech.edu/ to see more information about LIGO.
Human Health Expedition: Emergency Medicine: July 9-13
This hands on study of the human body and careers in emergency medicine is partnered with Walla Walla Community College and St. Mary Medical Center. In this camp students will get first hand practice at emergency medicine. As part of their coursework, students will become first aid and CPR certified. This camp is an excellent introduction to the many opportunities available in the health care industry. Students will practice their skills in the nursing lab and the Allied Health center at WWCC on the final day of camp.
Advanced Pro: July 16-20
In this camp students will get a deeper look at medical careers that require an advanced degree. Students will practice occupations such as nursing, physical therapy, and sports medicine. Students will get the opportunity to work with professionals and practice hands on medicine. Fun math and science skills activities will accompany this camp.
Creative Writing & Recreation: July 23 to August 2 (No Fridays with this camp)
Let your creative juices flow! In this camp students will use photography to help guide their writing ideas. This camp will encourage students to explore their imagination.
Contact Marika Tomkins at 527-3050 for more information about these wonderful camps. All camps will be taught by Walla Walla district teachers in conjunction with local career partners. Camps will run from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily.
There will also be an 8-9 a.m. supervised recreation time for students who wish to start their day earlier. Lunch will be provided by Walla Walla Parks and Recreation. All cost for these camps is paid by the GEAR UP and Millennials grants with NO COST to the participants.
Blue Ridge plans summer program
What: Will serve 105+ students grades K-5, first come first serve, FREE (Registration has passed and program is full -- call school for availability changes)
Who: 21st Century Millennials grant
Where: Blue Ridge gym, library, classrooms
When: June 25 - August 16 (NO program on July 4 or 5)
Times: 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays
Program goals: To provide a variety of activities such as recreation, computers, reading, social skills, arts & crafts, educational games
For more information, contact Erica Swingholm at 527-3066.