Evanston/Skokie
School District 65
Summer Learning
In collaboration with our community partners, we are excited to offer a wide range of academic and enriching summer offerings!
For summer 2025, families whose students fit the profile of each program will be invited to apply. Family-teacher conferences (February 10-13) are a great opportunity to discuss options if you believe your student is a candidate for one of the programs below.
Program grade levels refer to students' grade levels in the 2024-2025 school year, not their rising grade levels in the 2025-2026 school year.
Questions?
Please contact Dr. Deborah Osher, Director of Instructional Leadership, at osherd@district65.net or (847) 859-8134.
For a look at the reduced scope and cost of Summer Learning in summer 2025, view the January 13 School Board presentation.
Program Details
Summer Literacy Intensive
A structured literacy intervention focused on phonics instruction and written expression.
McGaw YMCA Summer Learning Program
Meaningful literacy and STEAM experiences that contribute to academic growth, support social emotional development and foster a sense of belonging.
Meta Summer Experience (MSX)
Provides incoming or current middle schoolers with the opportunity to experience a STEAM learning environment focused on community, history and storytelling.
JumpStart
JumpStart is designed to give kindergarten-bound students who attended JEH Early Childhood Center additional support needed to develop kindergarten readiness.
Newcomers
Aprendizaje de verano para estudiantes recién llegados
Curriculum experiences designed and delivered by teachers who specialize in working with second language learners to address language development and unfinished learning for students new to the country
ESY (Extended School Year) Program
This program is provided to students who have been found eligible through their IEP. The five-week program provides specialized instruction aligned with a student's IEP goals. Students will be provided individual support around academics, social emotional functioning, and independence.
Your child's care team will reach out to you with additional information.