Check Back in Spring 2024
Thank you for your interest in our no-cost BCPS summer programming! Enrollment applications will be available beginning in spring 2024 for all enrolled BCPS students.
BCPS Summer Programming Spotlighted by MDE
Sep 11, 2023The BCPS summer learning experience was recently featured on the Michigan Department of Education's website as an exemplar for other districts throughout the state and beyond to model their programming after!
Elementary
Students currently in kindergarten - 5th grade will experience:
A fun, safe summer camp environment that includes learning, exploration, and meeting new friends
Hands-on math, science, and craft projects
Activity-based afternoon experiences, field trips, and outdoor play with 21st Century
Fun Fridays with KYD Network for additional field trips to exciting destinations
Middle School
Students currently in 6th - 8th grade will experience:
Career-focused, hands-on learning
Fun STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning opportunities
Afternoon activities with 21st Century focused on team-building and fun projects, plus field trips
Fun Fridays with KYD Network for additional field trips to exciting destinations
Get a Head-start in Math (8th graders only)
Current 8th graders can self-select a rigorous and collaborative experience of Algebra 1. Taking and passing this course in the summer gives students a choice in their high school schedule to take a higher level course such as College Board AP or Dual Enrollment courses.
Students who self-select this summer program are still eligible to participate in afternoon activities and clubs led by 21st Century as well as Fun Friday field trips with KYD Network!
We're excited to build on our partnership with Grand Valley State University by integrating the GVSU summer learning camps into the Bearcat Blast summer experience. That means all middle school Bearcat Blast participants have access to:
Catscan Camp: Learning about healthcare careers
Aviation Camp: Learning about aviation by building and flying drones
Science Camps: Learning about archaeology, astronomy, and more
High School
Students currently in 9th - 12th grade will experience:
Teacher-led credit recovery for those needing to catch up on credits to stay on track for graduation
Week-long enrichment opportunities tied to Career Academy pathways, based on need and demand, such as art camp, mock trials, and more
Paid work experience opportunities for students 16+ through Goodwill Connects (40 openings available)
Fun Fridays with Kyd Net for additional field trips to exciting destinations
Help Transform Our Education System: REP4
Rapid Education Prototyping (REP4) puts the power and incentive of establishing new, equitable systems for public higher education in the hands of those who have the most at stake - learners. REP4 brings together learners from local and regional high schools and youth-serving organizations to generate ideas that transform their lives, their communities, and education itself.
The REP4 experience not only changes learners' lives by building confidence, skills, and networks, but it also gives students the chance to play an active role in improving educational systems and structures.
Learn more and sign up here.