ACSPD Summer Learning and Enrichment Opportunities

The Aiken County Public School District is pleased to offer a wide variety of summer learning opportunities. While many opportunities are for all ACPSD students, some are by invitation only. Please review "Student Qualification Requirements" to determine participation eligibility. *Grade level is based on current grade for the 2021-22 school year.

4K (Current and Rising 4K Students)

Program: Early Learning Bridge Program
Student Qualification Requirements: Current 4K students.
Contact: Paige Leopard
Dates: June 6 to June 30; no school on Fridays. Times: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (M-Th)
Location: Aiken Elementary.
Content Focus: All, including social-emotional.
Virtual Option: No

Program: Countdown to 4K
Student Qualification Requirements: Rising 4K students with identified risk factors; locations to be determined.
Contact: Paige Leopard
Dates: Dates for home visits will be determined by the teacher. Times: Specific times for home visits will be determined by each teacher.
Locations: Home visitation program with a tour of the students' home school at the end of the program
Content Focus: Literacy and Math
Virtual Option: No

Program: Countdown to Kindergarten
Student Qualification Requirements: Rising 5K students with identified risk factors; locations to be determined.
Contact: Paige Leopard
Dates: Dates for home visits will be determined by the teacher. Times: Specific times for home visits will be determined by each teacher.
Locations: Home visitation program with a tour of the students' home school at the end of the program
Content Focus: Literacy and Math
Virtual Option: No

Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Program: Elementary SARP with Third Grade Summer Reading Camp
Student Qualification Requirements:
Contact: Alicia Moody
Dates: June 6 through June 30, No Fridays Times: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Locations: All elementary schools excluding Hammond Hill Elementary (Hammond Hill Elementary will attend at Mossy Creek)
Content Focus: ELA/Reading and Math
Virtual Option: No

Program: acGateway
Student Qualification Requirements: GTR (Artistically gifted students) Grades 3-12
Contact: Kristy Cansler
Dates: June 7 to July 21, Monday-Friday (Off July 4th) Last day/Showcase: July 21 Times: Elementary - 8:00 AM- 12:30 PM, Middle/High - 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM,
Content Focus: Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Virtual Option: No

Program: XCEL Summer Program
Student Qualification Requirements: Current XSEL students
Contact: Beth Taylor
Dates: June 13 to 23, July 11 to 21, Monday - Thursday. Times: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (M-Th)
Locations: XSEL
Content Focus: All, including SEL
Virtual Option: No

Middle: 6th - 8th

Program: Middle SARP (Content Recovery)
Student Qualification Requirements: Students failing ELA, Math, Science or Social Studies.
Contact: Dr. Phyllis Gamble
Dates: June 13 to June 30, Monday - Thursday Times: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM (M-Th)
Locations: All Middle Schools
Content Focus: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies.
Virtual Option: No.

Program: "Map Out Your Future" CTE Summer Academy
Student Qualification Requirements: Rising 7th and 8th graders
Contact: Alvina Jackson, Kenneth Lott
Dates: (Middle) June 6-9 Times: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Aiken County Career & Technology Center
Content Focus: CTE
Virtual Option: No; Sign Up by May 27, 2022

Program: ACVA Supplemental
Student Qualification Requirements: 7th-12th grade
Contact: Dustin Fowler
Dates: June 13 to August 2 Times: Asynchronous
Locations: Virtual
Content Focus: Government, Economics, IT Fundamentals, Physical Education, Personal Health, Geometry Honors, music appreciation
Virtual Option: Yes Exams: Six Points Learning Center Website: https://www.acpsd.net/Page/22080

Program: Infusion Writing Camp
Student Qualification Requirements: 7th grade
Contact: Dustin Fowler
Dates: July 13 to August 2 Times: Asynchronous
Locations: Virtual
Content Focus: Writing
Virtual Option: Yes Website: https://www.acpsd.net/Page/29507

Program: acGateway
Student Qualification Requirements: GTR (Artistically gifted students) Grades 3-12
Contact: Kristy Cansler
Dates: June 7 to July 21, Monday-Thursday (Off July 4th) Last day/Showcase: July 21 Times: 8:00 AM-3:30 PM
Content Focus: Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Virtual Option: no

Program: Extended School Year
Student Qualification Requirements: IDEA Eligible Students
Contact: Latoya Wiley
Dates: June 6 to July 28, Monday-Thursday (No 4th of July Week) Times: TBD (based on IEP needs)
Locations: TBD (based on IEP needs)
Content Focus: TBD (based on IEP needs)
Virtual Option: Yes

Program: COVID Recovery Services/Compensatory Services
Student Qualification Requirements: IDEA Eligible Students
Contact: Latoya Wiley
Dates: June 6 to June 30, Monday-Thursday Times: TBD (based on IEP needs)
Locations: TBD (based on IEP needs)
Content Focus: TBD (based on IEP needs)
Virtual Option: Yes

High School: 9th - 12th

Program: High School Summer School
Student Qualification Requirements: 9th-12th grade students who failed a course
Contact: School principals at school sites
Dates: Monday-Thursday, June 6th to June 30th Times: 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Locations: All high schools
Content Focus: All
Virtual Option: No, full in-person learning

Program: High School Jump Start/Math Bridge
Student Qualification Requirements: Rising 9th graders who meet the identifying criteria
Contact: School principals at school sites
Dates: June 6th to June 30th, Monday-Thursday Times: 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Locations: School sites
Content Focus: Mathematics
Virtual Option: No, full in-person learning

Program: Algebra 1- High School Recovery
Student Qualification Requirements: Students who failed Algebra 1
Contact: School principals at school sites
Dates: June 6th to June 30th, Monday-Thursday Times: 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Locations: School sites
Content Focus: Mathematics
Virtual Option: No, full in-person learning

Program: "Map Out Your Future" CTE Summer Academy
Student Qualification Requirements: Rising 9th graders
Contact: Alvina Jackson, Kenneth Lott
Dates: (Middle) June 6-9 Times: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Aiken County Career & Technology Center
Content Focus: CTE
Virtual Option: No; Sign Up by May 27, 2022