Summer Learning
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
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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 SchoolRegistration
Registration Link 2025 - Registration deadline is June 27, 2025Questions?
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)
UNFORTUNATLEY ALL COURSES ARE CURRENTLY FULL AND THERE IS A LONG WAITLIST.
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:
- Students fill out the REGISTRATION LINK. It is recommended that if students are uncertain which course to take to speak with their counselor.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
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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 98335Discovery Elementary School
4905 Rosedale Street NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335Harbor Heights Elementary School
4002 36th Street NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332Minter Creek Elementary School
12617 118th Avenue NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98329Pioneer Elementary School
8502 Skansie Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332Purdy Elementary School
13815 62nd Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332Swift Water Elementary School
10811 Harbor Hill Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98332Vaughn Elementary School
17521 Hall Road NW
Vaughn, WA 98394Voyager Elementary School
10615 Kopachuck Dr. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
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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 -12Date 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
Cost: $370 weekly
Contact Right at School
(253) (253) 691-2455
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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 -12Date 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