Summer Programs 2025
For June of 2025, a four-week summer program is being offered. For current K-7 grade students this will be by invitation only. High School credit recovery will be available to all current 9-11 grade students who qualify. All current 8th graders transitioning to High School next year are eligible for Freshman Academy.
Freshmen Academy — This FREE summer program is for current 8th grade students to support the transition from middle school to high school while building math, reading and AVID study skills. With successful completion of this program, students will obtain a semester of an elective high school credit. (Hosted by ALL TUSD High Schools and TUVA for incoming TUVA Freshman. (UHS students attend Boost and should contact UHS for information.)
Due to the Summer Bond Project, there are some changes in Freshman Academy locations for the following High Schools:
Catalina High School will be at Doolen Middle School
Sabino High School will be at Santa Rita High School
Tucson High Magnet School will be at Project More
- Current TUSD Student
- Failing grade in English and Math course(s)
- Credit deficient, 9th-11th grade and student is three or more credits deficient, any high school course required for graduation
- Any senior with a credit deficiency
Catalina High School will be at Rincon/UHS
Sabino High School will be at Santa Rita High School
Tucson High Magnet School (a.m. sessions) choose Pueblo or Cholla High School
Tucson High Magnet School (p.m. sessions) will be at Palo Verde High Magnet School
AP Bootcamp — Introduces any high school student to Advanced Placement curriculum and rigor. Held in-person at all high schools except Cholla and UHS. Contact your counselor for additional information
FREE Summer Meals — Food Services will be providing FREE breakfast and lunch for Summer Program Students
Freshman Academy - English | Freshman Academy - Spanish
Credit Recovery - English | Credit Recovery - Spanish
Students receive ELA and Math instruction in small groups. Held in-person by invitation only at elementary, K-8 and middle school hub sites. Please contact your school for further information. Will be held online for TUVA students.
FREE Summer Meals — Food Services will be providing FREE breakfast and lunch For Summer Program Students
Other Camps providing education activities and extended-day childcare!
Visit Community Schools Summer Programs
Confirmation of Kidco 2025 summer sites will be available after April 18th, 2025
Your student must be enrolled at a TUSD school to register for free programs. For help to enroll, visit Registration 2024-25
For schedule information and other details, please see the table below.
| Current Grade | Free/Paid | Program | Date-Range | Time | Register | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Free | Freshman Academy | 5/28 - 6/25* | 8 am - 12 pm | ParentVUE | Please pick the High School you will be starting next school year. |
| 8 | Free | Freshman Academy (TUVA) | 5/28 - 6/25 | 8 am - 12 pm | ParentVUE | Choose Tucson Unified Virtual Academy as school to register. |
| 9 to 12 | Free | HS - Credit Recovery - Block 1 - A.M. Session | 5/28 - 6/10 | 8 am - 2 pm | ParentVUE | All TUSD High Schools, see relocation info listed above |
| 9 to 12 | Free | HS - Credit Recovery - Block 2 - A.M. Session | 6/11 - 6/25* | 8 am - 2 pm | ParentVUE | All TUSD High Schools, see relocation info listed above |
| 9 to 12 | Free | HS - Credit Recovery - Block 1 - P.M. Session | 5/28 - 6/10 | 2:30 pm - 8 pm | ParentVUE | Located at Palo Verde High Magnet School |
| 9 to 12 | Free | HS - Credit Recovery - Block 2 - P.M. Session | 6/11 - 6/25* | 2:30 pm - 8 pm | ParentVUE | Located at Palo Verde High Magnet School |
| 9 to 12 | Free | AP Bootcamp | 5/28 - 6/10 | 8 am - 12 pm | ParentVUE | Located at Palo Verde, Pueblo, Rincon & Santa Rita |