After-School and Summer Programs

After-School and Summer Programs

Beyond the classroom, students have the opportunity to enjoy experiences that promote their social, intellectual, and personal growth.

There are a variety of stimulating after-school and summer programs help students of all ages to build their confidence and capabilities—and have fun while they’re doing it.

Counting on You - During the school year
This program is offered after the school day during the school year to students in grades 7 to 10 who require additional support with reading, writing and math. Besides increasing skills, the program is designed to boost self-esteem and motivation.

Learn more about the Counting on You program

View the summer camp opportunities available:

Registration opens on June 1. Stay tuned for the application link.

Camp Explore (grades 6 to 8)

Camp Explore is a four-week literacy and numeracy camp for students in grades 6-8. The program focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy skills, while giving students the opportunity to explore topics of interest to them.

Program Details

June 29 – July 24, 2020
Approximately two hours of learning each day
Online registration is open until June 25

Who can attend Camp Explore?

Any Peel District School Board student currently enrolled in grades 6, 7 or 8 who meets at least one of the criteria listed below:

currently achieving below the provincial standard in literacy and/or numeracy
currently receiving support as an English Language Learner
currently receiving Special Education support
has been recommended by a Peel District School Board staff member to attend Camp Explore

What type of learning activities can students expect to take part in?

Students will have opportunities to:

connect with a Peel board teacher to receive full group, small group and/or individualized instruction that focuses on literacy and numeracy gaps.
explore a different foundational numeracy topic each week through self-guided and teacher led activities.
receive individual guidance and build literacy skills through work on an own choice project that will be shared at the end of the program.

Please connect with your student’s teacher to discuss if Camp Explore is good fit for your student prior to registering. For more information about the Camp Explore program, contact 905-890-1010 ext. 2538.

Coding Camp (grades 7 and 8)

Coding Camp is a four-week camp for students in grades 7 & 8. Students with all levels of coding and robotics experience are invited to participate in this program.

Program Details

June 29 – July 24, 2020
Approximately two hours of learning activities each day
Cost - Free
Online registration is open until June 25, or until the program is full

Who can attend Coding Camp?

Any Peel District School Board student currently enrolled in grades 7 or 8 who meets the criteria listed below:

interested in coding and robotics
limited access to technology at home and in the community.

What type of learning activities can students expect to take part in?

Students will have opportunities to:

connect with a Peel board teacher to receive full group, small group and/or individualized instruction.
engage in open-ended challenge activities to broaden their understanding of coding language and robotics applications.
receive feedback and guidance as students work on their own choice project that will be shared at the end of the program.
receive personalized and small group instruction and feedback to support the improvement of their skills.