Summer Learning

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) continues to support student achievement and well-being throughout the summer months by providing a range of elementary summer learning programs. During summer 2026, the SCDSB is offering a variety of programs focusing on foundational reading and math skills for students in Grades 1-8.

The elementary summer learning programs will be offered to students for one week of instruction, with two separate sessions to choose from:

  • Session 1: July 13 to 17 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily
  • Session 2: July 20 to 24 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily

Most elementary summer learning programs will be offered both virtually and in person.

All students from schools in Areas A, B, and F will attend summer learning programs at West Bayfield ES. In addition to these schools, students from Andrew Hunter ES, Cundles Heights PS, Emma King ES, Hillcrest PS, Minesing Central PS, Oakley Park PS, Portage View PS, and West Bayfield ES will also attend the West Bayfield ES site. 

All students from schools in Area C and E will attend at summer learning programs at Alcona Glen ES. In addition to these schools, students from Ardagh Bluffs PS, Ferndale Woods ES, Holly Meadows ES, Trillium Woods ES, and W.C. Little ES will also attend the Alcona Glen site. 

Foundational skills for literacy and numeracy (English/French Immersion)

This math and reading program is a one week program (July 13-17 or July 20-24), offered in person at West Bayfield ES or Alcona Glen ES as well as virtually, for students who will have completed Grade 1, 2, or 3 in June 2026. This program runs daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is intended to strengthen students’ foundational reading and math skills. Students will participate in direct instruction in small groups based on their grade and math and reading levels. This program is also available for students in the French Immersion program.

Foundational skills for literacy and numeracy, Grade 4-8 (English stream only)

This math and reading program is a one week program (July 13-17 or July 20-24), offered in person at West Bayfield ES or Alcona Glen ES as well as virtually, for students who will have completed Grade 4,5,6, 7, or 8 in June 2026. This program runs daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is intended to strengthen students’ foundational reading and math skills. The program will use evidenced-based direct instruction reading programs, as well as other interventions to support foundational reading skills. The program will also use SCDSB-developed numeracy curriculum, with an intentional focus on foundational mathematics skills and content.

Enhance Your English (EYE) program (ML)

The EYE Program is a one week program (July 13-17 or July 20-24), offered in person at West Bayfield ES or Alcona Glen ES as well as virtually, for students who will have completed Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 in June 2026, and are currently achieving Steps 1, 2, or 3 on the Steps to English Proficiency (STEP) assessment. . This program runs daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will use a variety of evidenced-based direct instruction strategies to support foundational language development skills of MLs. This program will also focus on foundational numeracy skills for part of the day.

Positive Peer Interactions Program, Grades 1-3

The Positive Peer Interactions Program is a one week program (July 13-17 or July 20-24), offered in person at West Bayfield ES or Alcona Glen ES, for students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) with a self-regulation page and would benefit from additional supports in self-regulation and belonging. This program runs daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will focus on supporting students to develop skills and strategies that will support social, emotional, and academic success. Parents interested in this program should contact their child’s school for more information. Please note- this program will run in-person only.

Applications are no longer being accepted.