Community Education Summer Programming
Please click the tabs below to access the summer learning information.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- Bonneville Summer Camp
- Discovery Camps
- Middle School Summer Learning
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Summer Learning Program (SLP) FAQ’s
We are so excited that you have decided to join us this summer! Discovery Camp SLP is for offered at the Title I school sites and the Bonneville Camp SLP offered as a fee-based program. Click each question below to view the corresponding answer:
- 1. When does public registration begin?
- 2. What is the deadline to register for an open camp session for the Bonneville Camp SLP?
- 3. Where are the camps located?
- 4. What information should I have before I start my child’s application?
- 5. Can I sign up multiple children at the same time?
- 6. How do I know if my child is registered in the Discovery Camp SLP or Bonneville Camp SLP?
- 7. How does your wait lists work?
- 8. Can I show up on the first day of the Bonneville Camp and wait to see if a spot opens?
- 9. Arrival check-in/check-out
- 10. What if I need a late drop off or need to pick up my camper early?
- 11. Is there an opportunity for parents to meet camp staff?
- 12. May parents stay in the classroom.
- 13. How long is the camp experience?
- 14. How long is each day?
- 15. May I enroll my gifted child for an older age group?
- 16. Do you provide lunch?
- 17. Are drinks made available for my child during the day?
- 18. Do you provide snacks?
- 19. Who makes up the staff for camp?
- 20. How should my child dress for camp?
- 21. What campers should leave at home?
- 22. What will campers need for outdoor experiences?
- 23. Who can I contact during the day if I need to leave an emergency message?
- 24. How are campers supervised?
- 25. What are the behavior expectations for campers?
- 26. What will your illness/injury procedures be?
- 27. Equal opportunity and accommodations for a disability
- 28. Bullying Prevention Policy
- 29. What is SLCSD Community Education Tax ID number?
- 30. What is the cancellation policy?
- 31. What is the capacity of your camp sessions?
- 32. Further questions?
1. When does public registration begin?
2. What is the deadline to register for an open camp session for the Bonneville Camp SLP?
3. Where are the camps located?
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Community Education Summer Learning Program (CESLP) Locations
Use the tables below to find where your child will attend the CESLP. Again, students are enrolled in the CESLP based on the school they attended in the 2024-25 school year.
· Rising means: current students in a grade level are called ‘rising’ students of the next grade level (e.g., a current second grader is considered a rising third grader for the CESLP and assigned to a third-grade class).
· ESY stands for Extended School Year for students determined eligible by their IEP Teams. ESY will be from Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Students will have access to breakfast and lunch prior to getting on the bus back home.
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Middle School Locations
Middle Schools |
Grades Served (‘Rising’ students from the school’s feeder schools will attend the middle schools) |
Will also serve students from |
Special services available |
Glendale Middle School |
Rising Grades 6-8 |
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ESY |
Northwest Middle School |
Rising Grades 7-8 |
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SLCSE—Bryant Middle School |
Rising Grades 7-8 |
Clayton, Hill Side, & Nibley Park (Rising Grades 7-8) |
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Elementary School Locations
Elementary Schools |
Grades Served |
Special services available |
1-Backman Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-6 |
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2-Bonneville Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-6 All non-Title I Elementary Schools attend this program |
Fee-based program only |
3-Edison Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-5 |
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4-Escalante Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-6 |
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5-Franklin Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-6 |
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6-Liberty Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-6 |
ESY |
7-Meadowlark Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-6 |
ESY |
8-Mountain View Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-5 |
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9-Newman Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-6 |
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10-Nibley Park Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-6 |
ESY |
11-North Star Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-6 |
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12-Parkview Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-5 |
ESY |
13-Rose Park Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-6 |
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14-Washington Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-6 |
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15-Whittier Elementary School |
Rising Grades 1-6 |
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4. What information should I have before I start my child’s application?
5. Can I sign up multiple children at the same time?
6. How do I know if my child is registered in the Discovery Camp SLP or Bonneville Camp SLP?
7. How does your wait lists work?
8. Can I show up on the first day of the Bonneville Camp and wait to see if a spot opens?
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No. If a parent has informed us that their child will not be attending a camp, we will re-open the registration link on the Thursday prior to camp. If we are not informed of a cancelation ahead of time and an individual does not show up on the first day, their spot is held for them until they let us know they are not attending.
9. Arrival check-in/check-out
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All campers MUST be checked-in and checked-out each day by a parent/guardian. We highly recommend that only one parent/guardian drops off the camper each day.
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We start 5 minutes before the camp's start time. Under no circumstances should you leave your child unattended with non-camp staff.
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Campers will not be allowed to be dropped off before the published arrival time. Late arrivals must call and be checked in separately.
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If campers are not picked up within 15 minutes of their camp session ending and have not made prior arrangements with camp staff, parents will be charged $1 per minute. Cash payment will be collected at the time of pick up.
10. What if I need a late drop off or need to pick up my camper early?
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We have many fun and exciting activities for your child to enjoy during camp and encourage you to be on time and to allow them to stay for their entire camp experience each day.
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Late drop-offs and early pick-ups impact the camp experience for the entire cohort as we get kids caught up with activities or need to get them ready to leave early.
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If you know that you will be late for drop-off or need to pick your child up early, be certain to let the Camp Support Specialist know via email so that we can best accommodate you.
11. Is there an opportunity for parents to meet camp staff?
12. May parents stay in the classroom.
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No. Parents/guardians/visitors will need to follow Board Policy: C-2: Visitors to the School. Our camps are supervised by professionals and aim to promote independent learning and socialization opportunities for your children. If you feel that your child is unable to remain in camp without you, it may be best to wait a year before you send him/her to camp.
13. How long is the camp experience?
Bonneville Summer Camps (Minimum 2-week purchase)
The CESLP will start on Monday, June 9, and is available for 8-weeks of Summer Programming.
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Week 1 – June 9: Monday, June 9 - Thursday, June 12
Week 2 – June 17: Tuesday, June 17 - Thursday, June 19
Week 3 – June 23: Monday, June 24 - Thursday, June 26
Week 4 – June 30: Monday, June 30 - Thursday, July 3
Week 5 – July 7: Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 10
Week 6 – July 14: Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17
Week 7 – July 21: Monday, July 21 - Wednesday, July 23, No Camp 7/24 & 7/25 (Holiday)
Week 8 – July 28: Monday, July 28 - Thursday, July 31
Discovery Camps
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Please note that students are enrolled in the CESLP based on the school they attended in the 2024-25 school year.
The CESLP will start on Monday, June 9, and run four (4) days a week for six (6) weeks.
· Week 1 – June 9: Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13
· Week 2 – June 17: Tuesday, June 17 - Thursday, June 19
· Week 3 – June 23: Monday, June 24 - Thursday, June 26
· Week 4 – June 30: Monday, June 30 - Thursday, July 3
· Week 5 – July 7: Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 10
· Week 6 – July 14: Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17
14. How long is each day?
15. May I enroll my gifted child for an older age group?
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We create developmentally appropriate camp curriculum, and our instructors are comfortable working with a wide range of learning styles and levels within that curriculum. We have found that children have the best experiences at camp when they participate in camps at their grade level. While some children may have the intellectual capacity to understand the concepts presented in camps for higher-grade levels, they usually have the best social interactions with children who are the same age. Since camp involves many group activities and time to socialize and make new friends, being comfortable with his/her peers is important to a child’s enjoyment of camp. Therefore, we adhere to our grade-level groupings and work hard to make each camp an outstanding experience for all participants.
16. Do you provide lunch?
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Discovery Camp SLP provides breakfast and lunch.
· Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Bonneville Camp SLP does not provide breakfast or lunch. Campers are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated lunch from home along with a drink. Be sure that campers’ names are clearly marked on their lunch bag or box.
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We offer a supervised lunch period times to be announced, that includes time to explore outside. Each camper has 20 minutes to eat lunch and ten minutes to explore outside.
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17. Are drinks made available for my child during the day?
18. Do you provide snacks?
19. Who makes up the staff for camp?
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Our staff are hired from the Salt Lake City School District employees who support school programs throughout the school year. All staff are selected for their energy, enthusiasm, and aptitude for social and emotional learning. All camp staff are trained to work with students in informal settings and have successfully completed the required background check.
20. How should my child dress for camp?
21. What campers should leave at home?
22. What will campers need for outdoor experiences?
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All our summer camps include outdoor activities. Please remember to prepare campers with a hat, rain gear, or other weather-appropriate clothing along with applied sunscreen. If you want us to apply sunscreen to your camper, you will need to provide sprayable sunscreen to the Camp Coordinator, fill-out the sunscreen permission form, and return it to them before the camp sessions begin.
23. Who can I contact during the day if I need to leave an emergency message?
24. How are campers supervised?
25. What are the behavior expectations for campers?
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SLCSD Discovery Camp and SLCSD Bonneville Camp SLP reserves the right to send a camper home due to inappropriate behavior without a refund. A child may be allowed to return to camp the following day at SLCSD’s discretion.
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Camp instructors review camper expectations on the first day of each camp session. Our expectations are as follows:
Be Safe |
Be Responsible |
Be Respectful |
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26. What will your illness/injury procedures be?
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Due to the contagious nature of some illnesses, children with the following symptoms should not attend camp:
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Fever or chills
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Cough
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Trouble breathing
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Sore throat
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Sudden change in taste or smell
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Muscle aches or pains
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Undiagnosed rash
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Elevated temperature
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Diarrhea or vomiting
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Undiagnosed rash
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Sore or discharging eyes or ears, profuse nasal discharge
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Diagnosed contagious diseases such as strep throat or chickenpox
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If your camper becomes ill or injured while attending camp, you will be notified immediately. Members of our staff are CPR/first aid/defibrillator trained and will respond to all emergencies as needed. Our staff will determine if Emergency Personnel need to be contacted.
27. Equal opportunity and accommodations for a disability
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The SLCSD Community Education Department provides a process for all participants of summer learning programs to seek reasonable accommodations for a disability.
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Will my child be working on their IEP goals?
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No, the summer program is an enrichment program, not an academic program. Staff will not be addressing IEPs during the summer.
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What accommodation will be made during the summer for my student on an IEP?
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Students requiring accommodation during our summer Discovery Camp program, as identified in their IEP, will be addressed in a 504 plan for the summer.
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Will my child have a 1:1 aide during the Summer Discovery Camp?
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No, if your student needs accommodation to participate in the summer program, please contact your school administrator.
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If my child has medical needs, will they be taken care of while in the Summer Discovery Camp?
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All accommodation will be addressed in a 504 plan or a health care plan for the summer. If your student needs accommodation to participate in the summer program, please contact your school administrator.
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Can my student attend both ESY and Discovery Camp?
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Yes, please contact your special education teacher about options.
28. Bullying Prevention Policy
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We are committed to fostering a safe, positive, and responsive environment that is free of discrimination, violence, and bullying. The SLCSD Discovery Camp SLP and the SLCSD Bonneville Camp SLP has instituted a Bullying Prevention Policy. If camp staff becomes aware of a situation where camp expectations are not being met, affected parties will be spoken with to resolve difficulties. If tensions persist, parents will be brought in, and steps will be taken to ensure a quality experience is upheld. If things do not improve, the Camp Supervisor has the authority to remove a child from camp, without a refund. Before returning to another camp, parents and their camper must meet with the Camp Education Specialist to review behavior expectations.
29. What is SLCSD Community Education Tax ID number?
30. What is the cancellation policy?
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If you need to cancel your child’s camp registration, email the Camp Secretary at least 10 business days prior to the program start date at Maxine.Gilmore@slcschools.org.
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If we can fill your spot, you will receive a full refund, less a $20.00 non-refundable fee for Discovery Camp or $85.00 non-refundable fee for Bonneville Camp.
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If we are not able to fill your spot, we will refund 60% of your tuition fee. Registrations canceled 10 business days or less prior to the camp start date will not receive a refund.
31. What is the capacity of your camp sessions?
32. Further questions?
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Contact our Summer Camp Support Specialist at:
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Bonneville Camp SLP – Alivia.Avila@slcschools.org
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Discovery Camp SLP – Elisa.Bridge@slcschools.org or Tim.Perkins@slcschools.org
Bonneville Summer Camp
Discovery Camps
Middle School Summer Learning
Please join us this summer for an enriching summer. The Middle School leadership is developing their summer schedule for summer success. Please check back in February for more information.
Middle School Locations: (subject to change)
- Glendale
- incoming 6th - 8th grade students
- Northwest
- incoming 7th -8th grade students
- SLCSE Bryant
- Summer Learning Program Location for Clayton, Hillside, and SLCSE Bryant Students.
- Incoming 7th - 8th grade students
- Summer Learning Program Location for Clayton, Hillside, and SLCSE Bryant Students.
Outgoing 8th grade students please check with your boundary Highschool for summer learning opportunities.
Further Questions: Program Specialist Tim Perkins, Tim.Perkins@slcschools.org