As the school year is coming to a close, now is the time to start looking into options to keep your kids engaged during the summer. Here are some options throughout Idaho that offer summer learning programs.
State-wide
Idaho Digital Learning Summer Courses
Idaho Digital Learning Academy courses are online classes for all Idaho students. Idaho Digital Learning courses create flexibility in scheduling and access to dual credit or Advanced Placement courses for college credit, opportunity to graduate early, and recover credits. All courses align to Idaho Core Content Standards and are facilitated by an Idaho Certified, Highly Qualified Teacher.
https://www.idahodigitallearning.org/
Idaho Commission for Libraries Summer Reading Programs
Summer Reading programs are designed to help children maintain or improve their reading readiness when they go back to school. Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) Summer Reading coordinators strive to provide libraries with summer program resources based on sound research and best practices.
http://libraries.idaho.gov/landing/summer-reading
Idaho State University Summer Reading Programs
Summer is the key opportunity to develop reading and study skills for the upcoming school year.
In this fun summer program, your son or daughter will double reading speed and become a stronger reader and better student.
https://cetrain.isu.edu/dce/reading/
University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development
4-H prepares young people for challenges in their community and the world. Using research-based programs with positive youth development, 4-H youth get the hands-on, real world experience they need to become leaders.
https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/4h
Kidscamps.com
https://www.kidscamps.com/summer_camps/idaho-summer-camps.html
Northern Idaho
Education Information Center of Coeur d’Alene Summer Programs
A list of summer camps and resources in the Coeur d’Alene area.
http://edinfocentercda.com/Blog-News-Links/categoryid/36/After-School-Summer-Programs
LCSC Kids’ College
LCSC Kids’ College is a short-format summer program for youth ages 6 through 15. Kids’ College strives to offer the highest quality educational courses for youth in the Lewis-Clark Valley. Classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday.
http://www.lcsc.edu/kids-college/
Southern Idaho
Treasure Valley YMCA Summer Camps & Programs
YMCA programs and camps nurture and celebrate the social,-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of all youth, resulting in the BEST SUMMER EVER! So join us on a summer journey at your favorite Y location. We’ll see you here!
http://www.ymcatvidaho.org/programs/youth-programs/summer-camps-programs/
Boise State University River Site Field Trips
The Intermountain Bird Observatory is embarking on a new project along the Boise River, near the Barber Pool Conservation Area. Since the spring of 2015 IBO has been using 20 acres of riverside habitat to provide research and education opportunities to students and families throughout the Treasure Valley.
https://ibo.boisestate.edu/rivervisitors/
Boise State University eCamp Summer Programs
Students who are currently in 8th or 9th grade can use hands-on activities and projects involving self discovery, cooperative learning, critical thinking, and problem solving while living on campus in a college dormitory.
http://coen.boisestate.edu/k-12/summer-programs/
Discovery Center of Idaho Summer Camps
We host a variety of events here at the Discovery Center of Idaho: Young Discoverers, Adult Nights, and friendly challenges among members and frequent visitors. No matter the age or activity, we have a lot of fun and are certain we have something on our calendar sure to entertain and create lasting memories.
http://www.dcidaho.org/summer-camps/
College of Southern Idaho Summer Camps
College for Kids opportunities.
http://communityed.csi.edu/youth/youthcamps.asp
College of Southern Idaho Summer Career Camp
The CSI Summer Career Camp will introduce up to 200 middle and high school students to different career pathways through hands-on leadership activities. Students will spend time on the CSI Ropes Course, and in the manufacturing, Coding and Culinary Arts departments on CSIs Campus.
www.csi.edu/TransitionCoordinators/career-summer-camps/
Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls Zoo Education Programs
Explore the wonderful world of animals in depth and challenge your understanding of the sciences.
https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/830/Summer-Zoo-Education-Programs
Idaho State University College of Arts & Letters Summer Programs
The 2018 CAMP will take place on June 11 and 12. CAMP (Communication, Art, Media, and Persuasion) is a two-day college experience for high school students. Students stay in on-campus housing, participate in workshops in ISU’s state-of-the-art facilities, tour and experience the ISU campus, and develop relationships with ISU faculty.
https://www.isu.edu/cal/summer-programs/
Idaho State Summer Camps
A list of summer camps available through Idaho State University.