PCSS Summer Learning & Bridge Camp Registration Open Until May 1

From press release:

COOKEVILLE, TENN.– Walking through the halls of last year’s Putnam County School System (PCSS) Summer Learning and Bridge camp program, one would hear laughter and see learning as activities that incorporated education and fun were being performed, from science to art. PCSS is bringing their four-week Summer Learning Camp and Bridge Camp back June 1 – 30, 2022, at no cost to families.

Registration is now open for caregivers to register their children for the camp held Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration ends May 1.

“Last year’s camps were extremely successful, and we are thrilled to have them again this year to continue closing the learning loss gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Diana Wod, PreK-4 Instructional Supervisor. “We will provide a fun and safe environment for every student as our certified teachers help students get ready for the next grade this summer.”

Summer Learning Camp is available for students currently in Kindergarten- 4th grade, and  Bridge Camp is open for students currently in 5th-7th grade. The PCSS operates these camps, and certified teachers will be leading students in and out of the classroom.  The summer curriculum combines academics and fun into a complete learning experience. Both camps will have six hours of daily programming that includes four hours of reading and math instruction, one hour of intervention, and one hour of physical activity or “play.” STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Math) will be incorporated throughout the week.

Students are not required to attend the Summer Learning Camps, but those registered will have their attendance taken each day, and a state-adopted pre and post-assessment will take place.

“This assessment is so we can track the student’s progress during the four weeks. This program will incorporate fun within four hours a day of math and reading instruction as well as an hour each day for physical activity,” said Dr. Sharon Griggs, 5-8th Instructional Supervisor for the PCSS.