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Nothing says, “Hello, Winter!” like planning for Summer! District 39’s Summer Enrichment Program 2025 is preparing for another incredible summer programming season. To help your family prepare for success, here is some information to keep you informed:

Important Dates: Summer Enrichment Program 2025

January 27:
An online brochure is available for viewing. We continue to offer a variety of academic and hobby-based courses for students currently enrolled in kindergarten through seventh grade.

February 18:
The online registration window begins! The online brochure will become active, and registration for summer classes will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end on March 21.

March 21:
The online registration window ends! This is the last day to register online. This is also the last day to cancel or adjust your registration for a full class fee and materials fee refund. Waitlists will be maintained through April. As seats become available or new sections of classes are made, we will invite waitlist participants to the summer fun!

May 1:
Final day to cancel your registration for a partial refund (materials fees only). The standard class fee of $200 will not be refunded.

May 2:
Final admittance of any available summer class seats will be communicated this week.

July 1:
Summer Enrichment Programs Open House event 10 am - Noon at school locations. More details will be communicated with registered families.

July 2:
First day of the Summer Enrichment Programs!

July 4:
No programming will occur on this day in observance of the holiday weekend.

July 31:
Last day of the Summer Enrichment Programs!

Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the D39 Summer Enrichment Programs (SEP)?
We offer a series of courses that span a variety of hobbies and interests to academic intervention programs to encourage learning all through the summer. The two specialized programs students qualify for are Review & Reinforcement and Extended School Year. Families who qualify will have received a letter with a passcode to register. Families can register for all other courses, including academic and hobby-based class offerings.

When do the programs take place?
SEP 2025 will occur Monday through Friday from July 2 through July 31, 2025. No classes will be held on July 4 in observance of the federal holiday. Students participating in the early childhood offering attend Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 - 11:00. Please see the chart above for more details.

Where will the programs take place?
Current D39 Kindergarten through 3rd grade students will attend the programs at McKenzie Elementary School, while current D39 4th through 7th grade students will attend the programs at Highcrest Middle School. Students who qualify for the Early Childhood classes will also be located at McKenzie Elementary School.

Do I have to attend the entire half-day program?
No, you are welcome to register for any and all periods offered. ESY defaults to 3 periods, but you may register and pay for SEP classes during the 3 hour block or let the Director know if you plan to attend only certain periods. We just ask that attendance is consistent for each day of the week for instructional planning purposes.

Is transportation offered?
Yes! For District 39 residents, you can purchase transportation for a flat fee. This can be done on our registration website, which will become available on February 18. Please note D39 transportation is only offered before period 1 and after period 3. There is no transportation available between periods. Fees will be confirmed soon.

What is the refund policy for the summer programs?
For Summer Enrichment Programs 2024:

• March 21, 2025 is the final day to receive a full refund of your registration (class fee and materials fee).
• May 1, 2025 is the final day to receive a partial refund (materials fee only). The standard class fee of $200 will not be refunded.
• May 2 - July 31, 2025 no refund is provided unless documentation of emergency medical circumstances or permanent relocation is evidenced.

We are excited to welcome your family to our fun in the sun this summer!

Taylor Harvey
Director of Summer Enrichment Programs
Assistant Director of Student Services

More questions? We’ve got answers!

For questions regarding qualifications for Review & Reinforcement, program policy, or ESY please contact Taylor Harvey.

For questions regarding D39 summer transportation, please contact Michelle McGregor.

For questions regarding registration and transportation for Avoca School District 37 families, please contact Dawn Scaramuzza.