For before and/or after care at a Minneapolis Kids (fee for service) location (transportation provided), please click the logo below.
All summer programs within Minneapolis Public Schools, check it out below! Under Construction
Extended Learning Center 1250 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411
612.668.0730 SummerScholars@mpls.k12.mn.us
For Gr 9-12 summer programs, email HS.ALC@mpls.k12.mn.us
To register, click on your chosen academy:
Discovery and Learning Academy (K-5)
HMONG SPANISH SOMALI
GEMS/GISE STEM Academy (K-5) For ANISHINABE/SULLIVAN incoming Kindergartners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, this program is full. The culture course for incoming grades 1-5 is open. In addition, incoming Kindergartners, 1st. and 2nd graders are full at LUCY LANEY. Incoming 1st and 2nd graders are full at GREEN, and incoming Kindergartners at WAITE PARK.. Otherise, you may apply to be on the waiting list or choose the Discovery and Learning program (link just above) at Folwell Elementary.
GEMS/GISE STEM Academy (6-8) THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM at Sullivan IS FULL WITH A WAITLING LIST. You may apply to be on the waiting list or attend the program at Northeast Middle School.
STEM Blast Academy (6-8)
2:30-4:30 EXTENDED DAY APPLICATIONS:
Anishinabe/Sullivan-English Ansihinabe/Sullivan-Spanish THE ANISHINABE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM IS FULL WITH A WAITLING LIST. We are no longer accepting applications.
Lucy Laney-English/Spanish Combined THE LUCY LANEY EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM IS FULL WITH A WAITING LIST STARTED (except for a handful of incoming kinders)
Waite Park-English/Spanish Combined THE WAITE PARK EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM IS FULL WITH A WAITING LIST (except for a handful of incoming kinders).
Please visit Fast Track and Credit Academy to learn how to register for those two programs.
MPS Summer Scholars is generally open to any public school student in Minneapolis entering grades 1-9, including charter school students who live in Minneapolis (additional paperwork required).
For those looking for a PreK option, Summer Scholars is open to current MPS students entering Kindergarten, placed in Minneapolis Public Schools.
For students entering grades 10-12, Summer Scholars Credit Academy is available to any qualifying student in Minneapolis, regardless of where they attend school, including charter and private schools.
If your student is not a current MPS student, additional paperwork will be required for registration.
Most programs are in person, but online class options are available. Current COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed for in-person classes.
Fast Track Academy will offer one session 6/26-7/27 (Monday through Thursday, closed 6/29, 7/3, 7/4)
Credit Academy will offer two sessions: 1) July 7/5-7/13 (Monday through Thursday) and 2) 7/17-7/27 (Monday through Thursday). In addition, there will be a virtual option available to the class of 2023 and 2024 (seniors) from June 20--June 23 and June 26-June 28.