Summer Schools & Camps
Summer Camps & Programs
Summer Camps & Programs
Explore the camps below to find the right opportunity for your child:
Fine Arts Camp is for 3rd - 8th grade students. This in-person camp will be held June 8-30.
Skilled Trades Summer Camp is for rising 7th-12th grade students interested in carpentry, cosmetology, electrical works, nail tech, and welding. This in-person camp will be held from June 1-5.
Gifted Summer Enrichment Camp is for our gifted students in grades 1-5. This in-person camp will be held from June 8-12.
Cyber Academy of Excellence Summer Camp is for 4th-11th grade students interested in cyber and drone technology. This in-person camp will be held from June 8-12 and June 15-18. (Juneteenth Holiday observed June 19th).
STEAM Summer Camp is for 3rd - 5th grade students interested in learning more about the wonders of space. This in-person camp will be held from June 1-5.
Summer School
Summer School
Summer school in the Richmond County School System provides targeted academic support to help students strengthen skills, recover credits, and stay on track for the next grade level or graduation. These programs are designed to meet students where they are, offering focused instruction and support to ensure continued progress and long-term success.
Information about summer school is updated every spring semester. Check back here for more information!
High School Summer School (Grades 9–12)
Credit Recovery & Graduation Support
High school summer school provides students with the opportunity to recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and maintain cohort status. Students can earn up to two Carnegie Units through focused, in-person instruction and targeted academic support.
| Best For |
Current grades 9-12 who require credit recovery. |
| Dates |
Summer School June 2 – June 30, 2026 *All schools and offices will be closed on Juneteenth July Gap July 1 – July 22 *All schools and offices will be closed on Independence Day |
| Hours |
8:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. |
| Locations |
George P. Butler Comprehensive High School Lucy C. Laney Comprehensive High School |
| Cost | Free |
| Meals |
Breakfast and lunch provided |
| Transportation |
Transportation provided |
| Registration |
Contact your school guidance counselor for more information. |
*New Offering*
Middle School Summer School (Grades 6–8)
Pathways to Progress
Middle school summer learning provides students with the opportunity to strengthen core academic skills and stay on track for success in the upcoming school year. The program focuses on reinforcing key concepts and preparing students for the transition to the next grade level.
| Best For |
Current grades 6–8 students who failed English Language Arts (ELA) and/or Mathematics during the 2025-2026 school year. |
| Dates |
June 1 – June 25, 2026 *All schools and offices will be closed on Juneteenth |
| Hours |
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Locations |
Belair Middle School Glenn Hills Middle School Hephzibah Middle School W.S. Hornsby Middle School |
| Cost | Free |
| Meals |
Breakfast and lunch provided |
| Transportation |
Transportation provided |
| Registration |
Contact your school guidance counselor for more information. |
*New Offering*
Elementary Summer School (Grades K–5)
K-5 Summer Success Academy
The K–5 Summer Success Academy is an intensive instructional program designed to strengthen reading skills for students performing below grade-level expectations. Through small-group, personalized instruction and targeted lessons, students will build foundational literacy skills and make measurable progress toward reading proficiency.
| Best For |
Current K–5 students identified through academic data (iReady Diagnostic) as needing additional literacy support. |
| Dates |
June 1 – June 25, 2026 *All schools and offices will be closed for Juneteenth |
| Hours |
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Locations | Hornsby Elementary School Richmond Hill Elementary School Warren Road Elementary School Hephzibah Elementary School Sue Reynolds Elementary School |
| Cost | Free |
| Meals |
Breakfast and lunch provided |
| Transportation |
Transportation provided |
| Registration |
We are excited to offer the Summer Success Academy pilot program during the 2025-2026 school year. Families of eligible students will be contacted directly by their child’s school with registration details and next steps. |
