Current Students in Grades PK - 4
Smart Start Elem. Camps for
Rising 1st through 5th graders
The Summer Services will operate for twenty-five (25) full days from:
Friday, June 20, 2025 through Friday, July 25, 2025.
8:30 a.m. – 1:50 p.m. daily
School Site Summer Camps for
Incoming PK students to current 5th grade students.
Depending on individual school site schedules, Summer Camps can operate from:
Monday, June 9, 2025, through Friday, August 1, 2025.
Times vary by site.
Smart Start Elementary Camp
Calling all Young Explorers!
Is your child ready for a summer adventure that combines learning and fun? The M-DCPS Smart Start summer camp is here for rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! Classroom learning will focus on remediating/accelerating math and reading skills to prepare students for the next grade level. Will also include STEAM investigations/challenges.
Campers will be automatically enrolled into one of the following camps:
- Smart Start Elementary for rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.
- Smart Start Newcomer Summer Language Camp (All ESOL Level 1 & 1 year or less in the USA).
School Site-Based Summer Camps
School is out! Join us for some fun!
For years, school site Summer Camps at M-DCPS schools have provided safe and nurturing environments where children can learn, grow, and make lifelong memories. Find a school-site operated neighborhood camp today!
Summer Programming for
Rising 1st through 5th graders
The Summer Services will operate for twenty-five (25) full days from:
Monday, June 20, 2025 through Friday, July 25, 2025.
8:30 a.m. – 1:50 p.m. daily
Smart Start Elementary Camp
Calling all Young Explorers!
Is your child ready for a summer adventure that combines learning and fun? The M-DCPS Smart Start summer camp is here for rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! Classroom learning will focus on remediating/accelerating math and reading skills to prepare students for the next grade level. Will also include STEAM investigations/challenges.
Campers will be automatically enrolled into one of the following camps:
- Smart Start Elementary for rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.
- Smart Start Newcomer Summer Language Camp (All ESOL Level 1 & 1 year or less in the USA).
Current Students in Grades 5 - 11
Smart Start Teen Online Camp
Is Your Teenager Bored Before Summer Even Starts?
Supercharge their summer with the M-DCPS Smart Start Teen Online Camp!
*Smart Start Teen – Innovative approach to project based learning through a novel study / Project Citizen, an inquisitive STEM approach in mathematics and science, examining global issues through Cambridge Global Perspectives Challenges, navigating, and creating an imaginative world through Minecraft Education, and incorporating enrichment time for students.
New this year, Gifted/Advanced will be grouped separately in Gr 6-8.
*Smart Start SAT/ACT Prep – will be added for Gr 9-12.
*Smart Start Teen – Newcomer Language Camp – Component of Smart Start Teen Camp designed specifically for ESOL Level 1 students, one (1) year or less, to build language proficiency through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Register for M-DCPS Smart Start Teen Online Camp today! This is the perfect way to keep your teen’s mind sharp, spark their curiosity, and send them back to school ready to conquer anything from anywhere!
Newcomer Summer Language Online Camp
¡Atención recién llegados! | Calling all Newcomers!
El campamento de inglés online “Newcomer Summer Language Camp” es un programa divertido e interactivo diseñado para ayudarlos a desarrollar sus habilidades en el idioma desde la comodidad de su hogar. A través de actividades, juegos y lecciones dinámicas en línea, ganarán confianza para hablar, escuchar, leer y escribir en inglés, todo mientras hacen nuevos amigos en una comunidad acogedora!
The Newcomer Summer Language Camp is a fun and interactive program designed to help you develop your English skills from the comfort of your own home. Through engaging online activities, games, and lessons, you’ll build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English, all while making new friends in a welcoming community!
Smart Start Teen Online Camp
Is Your Teenager Bored Before Summer Even Starts?
Supercharge their summer with the M-DCPS Smart Start Teen Online Camp!
*Smart Start Teen – Innovative approach to project based learning through a novel study / Project Citizen, an inquisitive STEM approach in mathematics and science, examining global issues through Cambridge Global Perspectives Challenges, navigating, and creating an imaginative world through Minecraft Education, and incorporating enrichment time for students.
New this year, Gifted/Advanced will be grouped separately in Gr 6-8.
*Smart Start SAT/ACT Prep – will be added for Gr 9-12.
*Smart Start Teen – Newcomer Language Camp – Component of Smart Start Teen Camp designed specifically for ESOL Level 1 students, one (1) year or less, to build language proficiency through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Register for M-DCPS Smart Start Teen Online Camp today! This is the perfect way to keep your teen’s mind sharp, spark their curiosity, and send them back to school ready to conquer anything from anywhere!
Newcomer Summer Language Online Camp
¡Atención recién llegados! | Calling all Newcomers!
El campamento de inglés online “Newcomer Summer Language Camp” es un programa divertido e interactivo diseñado para ayudarlos a desarrollar sus habilidades en el idioma desde la comodidad de su hogar. A través de actividades, juegos y lecciones dinámicas en línea, ganarán confianza para hablar, escuchar, leer y escribir en inglés, todo mientras hacen nuevos amigos en una comunidad acogedora!
The Newcomer Summer Language Camp is a fun and interactive program designed to help you develop your English skills from the comfort of your own home. Through engaging online activities, games, and lessons, you’ll build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English, all while making new friends in a welcoming community!
Current Students in Grades 8 - 11
Driver's Education
Gear up for summer and get ready to hit the road!
Our Summer Driver’s Ed program is your one-stop shop for obtaining your driver’s license. Master the rules of the road and essential driving skills through interactive classroom sessions. Then, put theory into practice with our experienced instructors during on-site driving range exercises. By the end of the summer, you’ll be confident, prepared, and ready to cruise towards your driving independence!
Applications are due Friday, May 23rd, 2025 by 11:59 PM.
Smart Start Teen Online ACT Prep
Academic programming for rising grades 9-12 that will focus on test preparation for the ACT.
Our Smart Start Teen Online ACT Prep program is your one-stop shop for academic programming for rising grades 9-12 that will focus on test preparation for the ACT!
Driver's Education
Gear up for summer and get ready to hit the road!
Our Summer Driver’s Ed program is your one-stop shop for obtaining your driver’s license. Master the rules of the road and essential driving skills through interactive classroom sessions. Then, put theory into practice with our experienced instructors during on-site driving range exercises. By the end of the summer, you’ll be confident, prepared, and ready to cruise towards your driving independence!
Applications are due Friday, May 23rd, 2025 by 11:59 PM.
CLICK & CONNECT CAMPS FOR ALL STUDENTS
Summer Programming for
All Grade Levels
The Summer Services will operate:
All Summer Long!
24 hours a day.
7 days a week.
Online Learning Portfolio
All M-DCPS students will have access to individualized educational digital resources and tools through the student portal by clicking on the login now button. The Online Learning Portfolio will host a variety of online applications and games for students to access 24/7 from any place with Internet connectivity. These resources will allow students in grades Pre-K thru 12 to practice and apply what they learned during the school year and to explore new things. Content within the Online Learning Portfolio will include district-licensed applications, free open resources, as well as new resources made available exclusively for Summer 2025. Specialized resources for students with disabilities who access learning through modified curriculum will be provided.
Algebra 1 EOC Prep
Home Connections
Students who passed the Algebra course but did not pass/take the Algebra I EOC will have access to Algebra I practice through Math Nation. The online practice can be accessed through the student portal by clicking on the login now button and will be available throughout the summer to prepare for the Summer Algebra I EOC Administration.
ACT/SAT Prep
Home Connections
All high school students will have access to online SAT and ACT prep lessons. The digital lessons can be accessed through the student portal by clicking on the login now button and will be available throughout the summer months to ensure that students receive a comprehensive study of the topics on the tests and practice time to master the skills.