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Summer Learning

A logo for Peninsula's Summer Learning.

 

PSD offers a variety of summer programs for students in need of extra support.
Please see below for PSD and community summer programs. Reach out to your child's school to learn about summer opportunities.

HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

  • Program Summary
    This program is designed for students who need assistance recovering high school credits needed for graduation. 

    Credit recovery is held from 8am to 12 p.m, Monday-Friday. Depending on the number of credit recovery courses, students may attend for some or all of the credit recovery summer program.

    Classes will be completed online through a credit recovery program, with in-person teacher support.

    Eligible Students
    All current 9th through 12th grade students attending PHS, GHHS, and HBHS who have failed at least one high school course.

    Date and Time
    July 7 - 25, Monday - Friday, 8:00am. to 12:00 p.m. 

    Students are expected to continue attending daily until they are finished with their class(es). Some exceptions may be made after the first week based on individual student needs and in collaboration with the program coordinator. 

    Location
    Peninsula High School

    Registration
    Registration Link 2025 - Registration deadline is June 27, 2025

    Questions?
    Email Alison Hughes at hughesa@psd401.net

  • Program Summary:
    PSD is offering online summer learning classes for students seeking a .5 credit in the following courses:

    • Health (incoming 9-12)
    • P.E. (incoming 9-12)
    • College Career & Finance Exploration (CCFE; incoming 10-12 only)

    Students may only enroll into ONE course.

    Eligible Students:
    Incoming 9th through 12th grade students.

    Date and Time:
    Students must begin coursework on Tuesday, June 24. Passing coursework must be completed by Tuesday, August 5 at 12 pm to receive .5 credit. 

    Location:
    Fully online for Gig Harbor, Henderson Bay, and Peninsula High School students.

    Cost:

    $175 per course, with financial aid available for families eligible for free/reduced lunch.

    Registration—Opens Monday, June 2 and closes Wednesday, June 18 at 12 noon:

    1. Students fill out the REGISTRATION LINK (this will go LIVE on 6/2 at 7:30am). It is recommended that if students are uncertain which course to take to speak with their counselor.
    2. Due to limited course capacity, an email will be sent to confirm enrollment or if the student is waitlisted. Priority will be given to incoming juniors and seniors.
    3. Upon confirmation of enrollment, the $175 registration fee will be posted to the student’s account from the High School Bookkeeper. Contact the Bookkeeper if you need assistance with the online payment. Enrollment is not confirmed until payment is made.
      • GHHS: mohre@psd401.net
      • HBHS: lindbergk@psd401.net
      • PHS: duraya@psd401.net
    4. Students will receive a confirmation email by Monday, June 23 that they are enrolled in the course. The course will show on their Schoology course list by Monday, June 23.

    Questions? Contact Lillian Amrine: amrinel@psd401.net

ELEMENTARY OPPORTUNITIES

  • Enroll today for this free experience to give your child a jumpstart on school! 

    Why attend Jumpstart?

    • Meet new friends!
    • Get to know your school!
    • Meet the teachers!
    • Building confidence for the start of school!

    All incoming kindergarten students are eligible for Jumpstart! Students must be registered in order to attend Jumpstart! Register for Kindergarten today!

    Date and Time

    9 - 12:30 pm. August 19-20

     

    Location

    Artondale Elementary School
    6219 40th Street NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

    Discovery Elementary School
    4905 Rosedale Street NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

    Harbor Heights Elementary School
    4002 36th Street NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332

    Minter Creek Elementary School
    12617 118th Avenue NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98329

    Pioneer Elementary School
    8502 Skansie Ave
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332

    Purdy Elementary School
    13815 62nd Ave NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332

    Swift Water Elementary School
    10811 Harbor Hill Drive
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332

    Vaughn Elementary School
    17521 Hall Road NW
    Vaughn, WA 98394

    Voyager Elementary School
    10615 Kopachuck Dr. NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

    Register Here!

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

  • Right at School Summer Camp - Gig Harbor
    Make sure your kids have a cool, safe, enriching, and FUN place to spend their summer days so you can focus on your everyday to-dos. With flexible scheduling available, stay for the whole summer, pop in for a week, or even just a day! Summer Camp 2025 is hosted at Pioneer Elementary School.

     

    Eligible Students
    Ages 5 -12

     

    Date and Time
    6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekly from June 30 - August 22. 

     

    Location
    Pioneer Elementary School
    8502 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor. WA 98332.

     

    Registration

    Registration Website

    Cost: $370 weekly

     

    Contact Right at School
    (253) (253) 691-2455
    Email: pioneer_peninsula@rightatschool.com

  • YMCA Summer Camp
    The ultimate summer day camp, Y camp offers endless summer fun in the sun with timeless camp games. A place for exploring passions and budding friendships, campers make memories and magic all summer long.

    Eligible Students
    Ages 5 -12

    Date and Time

    Wed Jun 25th through Fri Aug 22nd

    Location
    Swiftwater Elementary School
    18011 Harbor Hill Drive, Gig Harbor. WA 98332.

    Registration

    Link to register: Registration Website

    Cost: $265 weekly

    Contact:

    kitsapchildcare@ymcakc.org

    (360) 813-1813