Summer Connections Registration NOW OPEN!

Posted February 16, 2024

Summer Connections is a free, five-week academic program that is open to all rising first through fifth-grade DPS students at eligible schools. This full-day program focuses on preparing elementary students for future success. Registration will open Friday, Feb. 16. Please check back for updates!

Students will engage with content they will see in the upcoming school year, which will include instruction in foundational literacy, math, science and technology. Our enrichment partners will provide enrichment opportunities daily. Students with IEPs are invited to participate in Summer Connections.

Expanded Academic Learning

720-423-3629

EAL@dpsk12.org

Special Education

720-423-2400

SPED@dpsk12.org

Registration

Registration will open Friday, Feb. 16 at noon and close Friday, April 26. Please ensure you have your Parent Portal account set up to be able to register. If you need support with Parent Portal please visit the My Portal Contact Us webpage. Submission of the application does not guarantee a seat.

Schedule & Locations

Summer Connections runs for five weeks, from June 17 through July 19. No school on June 19, July 4 or July 5.

Bus transportation may be available but not guaranteed. Breakfast and lunch will be available at all Summer Connections locations.

Program locations and hours include: 

• Castro Elementary – 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Joe Shoemaker Elementary – 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Swansea Elementary – 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Barnum Elementary – 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Creative Challenge Community: C3 – 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Farrell B. Howell – 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Green Valley Elementary – 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Center for Talent Development at Greenlee – 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Columbian Elementary – 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Westerly Creek Elementary – 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

All program locations hosted on elementary school campuses have central air conditioning.

Locations are subject to change due to building maintenance and construction. Families will be contacted immediately if their selected program is moved to another nearby location. If a bus route was assigned, changes will also be communicated.

Please check out DPS Summer Connections Page for more information.