District staff on Feb. 6 presented a preview of Mounds View Public School District’s summer programs, outlining academic sessions, enrichment camps and childcare partnerships.

Carl Brown, director of community education, and Ryan Link, principal of Snail Lake, described the district’s academic offerings: kindergarten summer school at Pike Lake, extended targeted services at elementary and middle schools, extended school year (ESY) services for students with IEPs at multiple sites, and credit recovery at Mounds View High School and the area learning center. Adult education courses — including English language learning, career pathway classes and GED testing — will be offered at Silverview.

Brown said summer registration is scheduled to open March 18 and the district will mail a catalog to every household. Enrichment programs will include day camps at Turtle Lake (AM and PM blocks, Monday–Thursday for eight weeks with optional Friday field trips), middle-school–focused camps consolidated to a single site this year because of construction, a variety of sports clinics, driver’s education offerings and a summer band and orchestra program running in July with a culminating concert.

The district also described partnerships and supports: an overnight summer camp for upper elementary and early middle-school students, and summer school-age childcare run by the YMCA at four district schools this year (up from three last summer) because of increased demand. Brown confirmed district transportation will be available for some programs including ESY.

Why it matters: Summer programming supports academic recovery, enrichment and childcare needs for families. ESY sites and transportation are particularly important for students with IEPs and families who rely on district services.

What comes next: Registration materials and the full program catalog will be published online and mailed to households ahead of the March 18 registration opening; staff said they will return in August with a report on participation and outcomes.