Summer Learning Opportunities
Summer Learning Camp
Rutherford County Schools will offer summer camps for rising 1st-8th grade students at ten schools across the district. This is a fun, free opportunity for students to extend their learning during June. Summer camp will take place June 5-29, Mondays-Thursday each week, for sixteen total days. Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily, and transportation will be offered. Space is limited, and parents will be notified by their school if their student has been accepted.
Please read the FAQ below for more details:
Summer Camp FAQ:
Students will experience additional on-grade level instruction in Reading and Math. They will participate in hands-on science activities involving technology and engineering. Physical activity is also scheduled daily. They will make new friends and meet others from different schools.
Where will summer camp be located this year?
Camp Site |
Schools Attending |
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Buchanan Elementary |
Buchanan Elementary |
Christiana Elementary |
Plainview Elementary |
Barfield Elementary |
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Blackman Elementary |
Blackman Elementary |
Brown’s Chapel Elementary |
Eagleville |
Rockvale Elementary |
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Rock Springs Elementary |
Rock Springs Elementary |
Cedar Grove Elementary |
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LaVergne Lake Elementary |
LaVergne Lake Elementary |
Roy Waldron School |
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Walter Hill Elementary |
Walter Hill Elementary |
Lascassas Elementary |
Wilson Elementary |
Kittrell Elementary |
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David Youree Elementary |
David Youree Elementary |
Smyrna Primary School |
Rocky Fork Elementary |
Stewarts Creek Elementary |
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John Colemon Elementary |
John Colemon Elementary |
Smyrna Elementary |
Stewartsboro Elementary |
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LaVergne Middle |
LaVergne Middle |
Rock Springs Middle |
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Christiana Middle |
Christiana Middle |
Siegel Middle |
Rockvale Middle |
Whitworth Buchanan |
Blackman Middle |
Eagleville |
Oakland Middle |
Smyrna Middle |
Smyrna Middle |
Rocky Fork Middle |
Stewarts Creek Middle |
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When is summer camp?
Summer camp will be Monday-Thursday each week from June 5-29. Elementary students will attend from 7:30-1:30, with doors opening for breakfast at 7:15. Middle school students will attend from 8:30-2:30, with doors opening for breakfast at 8:15.
Who should attend summer camp?
Parents will receive a letter if their student meets the priority criteria to attend camp. Summer camp curriculum is on grade level for the grade that students just completed, and it helps bridge them to the next grade level. Each school receives a number of student slots available for camp, and they target students based on student data.
When can I register for camp?
Summer camp registration will open February 20 for priority students. Registration will open for all students on March 6, and the link will close March 24.
How do I register for camp?
Registration will be available in the Skyward Family Access portal beginning February 20. There is one question at the bottom of the form to register for bus transportation for camp.
When will I know if my child is accepted?
Families will be informed of acceptance to summer camp beginning the week of April 10. Because of limited space, families may receive a waitlist letter if all summer camp slots were filled.
Is bus transportation offered?
Bus transportation will be available to and from camp each day. Families will sign up for bus transportation when they complete the summer camp registration form in Skyward.
What about breakfast and lunch?
Breakfast and lunch will be provided at camp daily free of charge.
What are the drop off and pick up times for summer camp?
Doors will be open at 7:15 for elementary sites and 8:15 for middle school sites. Dismissal for car riders will be 1:30 for elementary students and 2:30 for middle school students.
Will there be a nurse at summer camp?
Each summer camp site will have a nurse each day.
What is the attendance policy for summer camp?
Space at summer camp is limited, and each site will have waitlist once seats are all taken. Third graders must have 90% attendance rate at summer camp if their attendance is required for promotion to fourth grade.
Rutherford County Schools will offer summer school for current 9th - 12th grade students to earn new course credit.
DATES |
TIMES |
FEES |
LOCATION |
REGISTRATION |
1st Semester June 1- June 23 Monday- Friday
2nd Semester June 26- July 21 Monday- Friday *No Summer School July 4 |
Morning Session 7:30-11:00
Afternoon Session 12:00-3:30 |
$100 Per Half Credit
*Payment in full due May 31 at 12:00 PM for the 1stsemester. Payment in full due June 23 at 3:00 PM for 2nd semester. |
Riverdale High School |
May 26 12:00- 3:30 PM
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May 30 3:30-7:00 |
*Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order payable to Rutherford County Board of Education. Payment may be paid online at the site when student registers. There is a 2.5% fee (minimum of $2.00) charged to the credit card user. No personal checks will be accepted. |
Course Offerings** |
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English English I English II English III English IV |
Mathematics Integrated Math I Integrated Math II Integrated Math III Bridge Math |
Social Studies U.S. History Economics U.S. Government World History |
Science Biology Chemistry |
World Languages Spanish I Spanish II |
Elective Personal Finance Fine Arts
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**All course offerings will be determined based on enrollment. Minimum enrollment of ten students for class to make. |
SUMMER SCHOOL GRADUATION Friday, July 21, 2023- 6:00 PM- Riverdale Summer School will High School Rehearsal (Mandatory) 9:00 AM |