Families should keep in mind that many, if not most, summer camp programs offer scholarships, so if you see a great summer camp opportunity, be sure to ask about options to reduce the cost.
In the school district itself, we often think of schools being shuttered during the summer months. In fact, most schools offer extended school year (ESY) programs for students who are on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) who are in danger of losing significant educational progress over the summer months. High schools offer credit recovery programs so students can stay on track to graduate. Also, several schools offer grant-funded STEAM-based summer camps, including Two Rivers-Dos Ríos and Guy Lee Elementary, and Hamlin Middle School. Springfield High is also offering a new AMP summer camp this year. Some schools also open up to house external programs (for example, Kiwanis's fantastic Safety Town at Mt. Vernon Elementary), and many schools partner with FOOD for Lane County's Summer Food Program.
This, plus the great programs put on by TEAM Springfield partners at Willamalane (Summer Playground Program and fantastic camps) and City of Springfield (see, for example, the library's Summer Reading Program), as well as art camps through Emerald Art Center and free on-campus classes through the UO's SAIL program.
Details are on our Summer Opportunities page, which is updated frequently as information comes in. Feel free to email us to let us know of an opportunity you'd like to share.
Springfield Recreation Division of the DPBRM Afterschool Programs provide participants with a broad array of fun, safe, hands-on educational and physical activities to support what they are learning during the school day. When students are dismissed at the end of the school day, they can report directly to the Afterschool Program where a nutritious snack and drink are provided. Enrollment is limited and only students who have registered may attend. There is no bus transportation.
The Parks and Recreation Division's Afterschool Programs are offered at the following schools:
Elementary School Programs:
DeBerry & Pottenger Elementary School
Monday through Thursday, Dismissal - 6:00 p.m.
21st CCLC Bowles Elementary School
Monday through Thursday, Dismissal - 6:00 p.m.
Program Description
The Parks and Recreation Division's Afterschool Programs provide homework help as well as project-based learning opportunities. All programs are led by trained staff. Children may participate in a variety of academic enrichment experiences that reinforce the school curriculum, including:
- Limited homework help
- Project-based learning experiences hands-on educational projects in English Language Arts
- The Arts – creative arts that build children’s communication skills, self-esteem and expression
- Fitness – physical activities in which children expend energy, learn math, explore nutrition, and develop healthy habits and lifestyles
- Educational games and other small-group learning experiences.
The afterschool programs assist students to build the skills, values and self confidence they need to succeed in school and their daily lives. In order to offer these afterschool programs, sites must meet school department, state and federal reporting requirements. Throughout the year, periodical assessments are made to better meet the needs of individual children and to evaluate the program’s effectiveness.
Contact Information
Esther Alicea, Educational Coordinator — 313-1355
Afterschool Program Coordinators
Channing Calcasola, 413-355-6229, Bowles Elementary School 21st CCLC
Lena Cisero, 413-313-5457, Pottenger Elementary School
Gabriela Santiago, 413-426-5639, DeBerry Elementary School
Do you need to attend summer school? If you didn't receive your report card in the mail yet, check your grades on the PowerSchool Portal. If your F0 grade is an F, you need to retake the class in summer school. You can contact your counselor (before 6/27) or the Main Office if you have questions not answered below.