Dear E.L. Haynes Families,
We are writing to share important information regarding Summer 2023 programming. As we shared in early January, programming this year will look different as we work to design a more comprehensive five-week summer program beginning in 2024. With that in mind, we are offering limited programming for students this year.
- Four-Week Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Program. We will offer a four-week summer program for all interested current Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students. Running from Monday, June 26 through Friday, July 21, this program will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. every day. Filled with fun enrichment activities, academics, and play, we hope this program will be a great opportunity for our youngest learners, who do not often have access to camp programming throughout the city. Note: There will be no before or after-care programming over the summer.
If you are interested in having your student participate, please click HERE.
- Camp Canopy – Two-Week Overnight Sleepaway Camp for Rising 4th through 8th Grade Students. A new overnight summer camp experience for rising 4th – 8th grade E.L. Haynes Students, Camp Canopy will take place from Tuesday, June 27 through July 9. Transportation will be provided and there are 20 scholarships available. Camp Canopy will host two information sessions TODAY, March 10 at (2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.). Click HERE to attend a virtual information session.
If you are interested in having your student participate, please contact Charlene Desanges.
- Four-Week Summer High School Prep Program for Current 8th Grade Students. In order to help prepare our eighth grade students for the rigors of high school, we are hosting a four-week high school preparatory program, which will include Algebra 1, creative writing, fun enrichment activities, and field trips. This program will take place from Monday, June 26 to Friday, July 21, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. We highly encourage all returning E.L. Haynes students to participate in this free summer program.
To sign your student up for this program, click HERE.
- Extended School-Year Programming For Students with IEPs. As we have in previous years, we will offer extended school-year programs for students who require it in their IEPs. The program will take place from Monday, June 26 through Friday, July 14. Our special education team will reach out directly to these families with more information.
- Credit Recovery Program for High School Students. As we have in previous years, we will offer Credit Recovery programs for high school students to remain on-track to graduate. This program will take place from Monday, June 26 through Friday, July 14. Our high school team will reach out directly to families and students who should participate.
We also wanted to share a list of external opportunities with you. This list is by no means exhaustive, so if you have any programs we should add, please email info@elhaynes.org. Important note: DC Department of Recreation (DPR) summer camp registration begins MONDAY, MARCH 13.
Though we are offering limited opportunities this summer, we are thrilled to pilot new programs, and build upon what we learn for an exciting 2024. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out directly to me or your principal.
In service,
Rikki Hunt Taylor
Chief Academic Officer