Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Summer 2026 School-Based Programs
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Our school-based programs are invitation-only and focus on academic support and student needs. Summer 2026 is just around the corner, and there are several ways for students in our district to keep learning and enjoy fun, engaging activities during the summer months.
Explore the available summer opportunities and find the program that’s right for your child! We will update this list regularly as more programs become available.
JumpStart Kindergarten Program
JumpStart Kindergarten is an opportunity for incoming kindergarten students to experience kindergarten before the official first day of school. Families can register their child for JumpStart Kindergarten for FREE during the kindergarten registration process.
Bold, Black and Brilliant
The Bold, Black and Brilliant, Defining and Refining You program is an immersive cultural enrichment program for students entering 3rd through 8th grades. Students will participate in field trips, interactive lessons and other fun learning activities. Transportation and lunch will be provided. Registration is open until the program is full.
If you have any questions, please call 503-399-3111 or email the Office of Student Equity, Access and Advancement.
Native Education Summer Program
The Native Education S'aamaks Summer Program is a summer school program for students in kindergarten through grade 12. The program will offer breakfast, lunch, and transportation to students. Students must have a valid ED 506 form on file with the Native Education Program to participate. Additional information, will be provided in an acceptance letter to approved applications. Go to Google Forms to register for the program.
Unified Summer Programs
Salem-Keizer Public Schools has nationally-recognized Unified programs and is offering summer programs at all levels for students with disabilities through the Special Olympics' Unified Champion Schools Program.
The Unified Summer Program in Salem-Keizer is a fun opportunity for students to partner with their peers to access learning through sports, leadership and fun activities. SKPS offers elementary, middle and high school Unified Summer Program opportunities.
Register for Elementary Summer Unified (Current K-4th)
Register for Middle School (Current 5th-8th)
Register for High School Summer Unified
Fast Break Summer Program
Students in grades 5 through 7 attending Title I middle schools can join the Fast Break Summer Program held at Waldo Middle School to learn the fundamentals of basketball. This program is designed to help you build skills, and have fun!
K-3 Summer Enrichment For Title I-A Elementary Schools
SKPS is offering summer enrichment opportunities to students currently in grades K through 3 at Title I-A elementary schools. Please reach out to your school for more information.
Summer Learning Resources
To support ongoing learning over summer break, SKPS encourages students to use the learning resources available to them on Clever. Students can access Clever using their student account to continue their summer learning and receive support with math, literacy, college and career readiness and more!
Sign in to Clever to access a variety of learning resources.
Community-Based Summer Programs
The Salem-Keizer community is full of opportunities to help students stay engaged over the summer. Visit our community-based web story for events, programs and activities available in the Salem-Keizer community that students can access during summer break.