Summer School and Camps Available - Sign Up Today!

This summer at GPS we are offering a wide range of summer school and summer camp options. Read on to learn more and how to register!

GPS Elementary Summer School

Gilbert Public Schools' Elementary Summer School is designed to foster a love of lifelong learning by providing engaging and hands-on educational opportunities for students from PreK through 6th grade. The program focuses on intellectual and social growth through a diverse curriculum that includes subjects like art, language arts, math, music, physical education, and science. Math courses are also available in Traditional and Accelerated programs. 

In addition to elementary courses, Junior High Prep courses are available to help 7th and 8th-grade students prepare for their upcoming math classes. Certified GPS teachers lead each class, ensuring quality instruction and a supportive learning environment. Elementary courses are $95 per class, while Junior High Prep courses for 7th and 8th graders are also available for $175. Students in elementary school can take a minimum of one class and a maximum of three courses, each lasting 55 minutes.

GPS Elementary Summer School and Junior High Prep courses will be held at:
Finley Farms Elementary School.
375 S Columbus Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Registration open March 24 - May 28, 2025 | View the Course Catalog | Register in Eleyo

Summer Camps

Gilbert Public Schools offers a variety of fun and engaging summer camp options for students of various ages. Summer camps run from May 29th through July 11th, Monday through Friday (excluding July 4th), with extended hours from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, to accommodate busy schedules.    

Kindercamp Summer is designed for children ages 3 to 6, providing a safe and fun environment for making friends and learning through age-appropriate activities led by specialized instructors. Activities include music and movement, counting and measuring, fine motor skills, scientific exploration, arts and crafts, sports and games, computer time, toy and construction areas, cooking, and water days. Special events like water days and in-house field trips are also featured.    

VIK Summer Camp offers exciting adventures for students entering 1st through 6th grade. Campers are divided into VIK Summer Camp A (1st to 3rd grade) and VIK Summer Camp B (3rd to 6th grade). Campers will have the opportunity to participate in community activities, including two field trips per week. VIK Camp B participants enjoy a weekly swim day at a Town of Gilbert pool (location varies by campsite).  On-campus activities include science exploration, arts and crafts, active games and sports, cooking, team-building exercises, computer time, and free play.    

The Zone Summer Camp is designed for students ages 11 to 14, providing a safe space for building friendships, learning skills, and enjoying field trips. Activities include age-appropriate sports and active games, cooking classes, team-building exercises, individual and group challenges, an Iron Chef competition, arts and crafts, and computer time.

Camps are located at Boulder Creek Elementary, Oak Tree Elementary, Quartz Hill Elementary, and Sonoma Ranch Elementary, with The Zone located at Mesquite Junior High School.    

Summer camp cost includes a $50 registration fee per student (which includes 2 camp shirts, a backpack, and a water bottle) and a daily rate of $50.60 per day or a weekly rate of $230 per week (Monday through Friday attendance required). The price includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and field trip admissions. 

Registration must be completed online through Eleyo, where parents will create a username and password to access their account.

In-Person Secondary Summer School

Gilbert Public Schools offers In-Person Summer School for students in grades 7-12.

In-Person Junior High Summer School courses are for credit recovery only, allowing students to retake a course previously failed and required for promotion to the next grade level.    

In-Person High School Summer School provides courses for current 8th through 12th-grade students. These courses are primarily for grade replacement, enabling students to retake a previously failed course necessary to fulfill a graduation requirement. Social studies and elective courses may also be taken for first-time credit, creating space for other courses during the regular school year.   

For both Junior High and High School In-Person Summer School, the first step for students to enroll is to meet with their school counselor, who will submit a course recommendation.  Families will receive notification of the course request and directions for the next steps within 48 hours of the submission of a new recommendation.   

District transportation services will be offered to and from the following locations for a fee of $50 per student, per session: Campo Verde High, Desert Ridge High, Highland High, Mesquite High, Greenfield Junior High, South Valley Junior High, Harris Elementary, Meridian Elementary, and Pioneer Elementary. More information, including the link to sign up for transportation, will be provided to families upon completion of enrollment.   

Students attending schools outside of Gilbert Public Schools are also welcome to participate in In-Person Secondary Summer School.

Online Secondary Summer School

Gilbert Public Schools, through GPS Global Academy, offers online summer school courses for students entering grades 7 through 12. GPS Global Academy provides on-level, honors, and credit recovery courses in a six-week session. These courses are self-paced, with teacher feedback and support provided throughout. Several details are important to consider before enrolling in an online summer class. Students must be within the United States to access courses and may plan their schedule to work flexibly during the session. Students may enroll in up to two online courses during the summer. To finish by the end of the term, students should plan to spend a minimum of 2-3 hours a day, 5 days a week, per online course; however, students may work faster to finish sooner. For math courses, students enrolling in both parts should plan to work longer each week in order to be on pace to complete both courses by the end of the session, as the second course will be activated upon completion of the first. Once courses are complete, the student must take the final exam in person at GPS Global Academy or their home high school. All courses will be completed before the beginning of the new school year.