Summer Learning
Learning doesn’t end after the final bell on the last day of school!
For questions regarding summer programs email jessica.hitchens@colonial.k12.de.us
Extended School Year & 12 month
Special Education programming is offered through the summer for students who qualify per federal and state guidelines. At your student’s annual IEP meeting, summer opportunities will be discussed. Based on his/her needs and supporting data, the team will decide if any of these are appropriate for your child. If you have questions, please contact your school’s Special Education Coordinator.
*All programs will meet four days per week in person, Monday through Thursday. Please note that there will be no programming on Tuesday, July 4.*
Transportation IS provided.
| Program | Location | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | Colwyck | June 23, 2025 - July 17, 2025 | 8:15 - 10:45 am <br>12:00-2:50 pm |
| Leach | Leach | June 23, 2025 - July 17, 2025 | 8:15 - 2:50 pm |
| AIP | Leach | June 23, 2025 - July 17, 2025 | 8:15 - 2:50 pm |
| Elementary 12-Month | Southern | June 23, 2025 - July 17, 2025 | 8:15 - 2:50 pm |
| Elementary ESY | Castle Hills (CH,WMES, EIS, PLV, NCES) Southern (SOU & WLB) |
June 23, 2025 - July 17, 2025 | 8:15 - 11:15 am |
| Middle School 12-Month | George Read | June 23, 2025 - July 17, 2025 | 7:15 - 1:50 pm |
| Middle School ESY | William Penn - N3 | June 23, 2025 - July 17, 2025 | 7:15 - 10:15 am |
| High School 12-Month | George Read | June 23, 2025 - July 17, 2025 | 7:15 - 1:50 pm |
| High School ESY | William Penn - N3 | June 23, 2025 - July 17, 2025 | 7:15 - 10:15 am |
Elementary Programs
*The Colonial School District reserves the right to cancel a camp session due to low enrollment. Once all spots are filled, registration will be closed*
Transportation is NOT provided
| Program | Students Eligible | Location | Dates | Times | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Academy at New Castle: 21st Century Summer Program |
(New Castle Elementary School Students ONLY!) | Castle Hills | June 23, 2025 - July 31, 2025 | 8:15-2:50 |
Register |
| The Learning Academy at George Read: 21st Century Summer Program |
(New Castle Elementary School Students ONLY!) | George Read | June 23, 2025 - July 31, 2025 | 8:15-2:50 |
Register |
| Eisenberg Elementary School Students ONLY! | Carrie Downie | June 23, 2025 - July 31, 2025 | 8:15-2:50 |
Register | |
| Southern Elementary School Students ONLY! | Carrie Downie | June 23, 2025 - July 31, 2025 | 8:15-2:50 | Register | |
| Eisenberg | June 23, 2025 - July 17, 2025 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am |
Coming soon | ||
| WELearnEnglish PLV | Pleasantville | June 23, 2025 - July 17, 2025 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am |
Coming soon | |
High School Credit Recovery
William Penn will offer virtual credit recovery courses in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, French, Health and Electives for students that have failed any of these courses during the school year. This is only available for current William Penn High School Students. The cost is free and students may register up to two courses. Registration is limited and will close once the courses are filled. Check WPHS website starting at 8 am on June 26, 2023 for more information on how to register online. If you register online, you must contact your school counselor to confirm which courses to register for. The counselors’ contact information is provided below. Courses will run from July 5, 2023 through July 27, 2023 (or when students complete their course requirements). These courses will be taught virtually with live video conferencing support Monday through Thursday (9 AM-11 AM session 1, 1 PM – 3 PM session 2).