The 2024 summer program application and registration window has now closed. Families who applied within the timeframe have received email communication with steps to accept the seat and complete permissions. If your child has been waitlisted, a program lead will reach out to you should a seat open prior to the summer window. Thank you! Check your student's registration status here: CASP / Home (aacps.org) 

SUMMER BUS TRANSPORTATION ROUTES CAN BE FOUND HERE

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!

Open Meal Sites- English 

Open Meal Sites- Spanish 

Summer Meal Menus:

June 17th- June 27th Menu

July 1st- July 11th Menu

July 15th- July 25th Menu

July 29th- August 8th Menu

August 12th- August 22nd Menu

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 Reading Lists

Elementary Summer Reading Lists

Elementary Summer Reading Lists (en Espanol)

Information regarding Secondary Summer School can be found here on the Secondary Summer School page.

Questions can be directed to secondarysummerschool@aacps.org 

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.
• 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).

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.

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