Summer Programs
Summer Programs
Through the Poughkeepsie City School District and community partners throughout the City of Poughkeepsie, students have a variety of academic, enrichment and recreational options for how to get the most out of the summer months, many of them free of charge to families. Take a look at many of those options.
PCSD programs
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Dates: July 7-30, Mondays-Thursdays
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
What: Academic-based learning programming for grades K-5
Where: Grades K-2 at Krieger Elementary; Grades 3-5 at Truth Elementary
Cost: Free
Space: 240 total students, available until it is full
More information: Contact the Office of Instruction at (845) 451-4900, Ext. 1484, or email Assistant Superintendent of Schools Jessica Turner
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Dates: July 7 to Aug. 13, Mondays-Thursdays
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
What: Academic support programming for grades 6-8, by invitation
Where: Poughkeepsie High School
Cost: Free
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Dates: July 7 to Aug. 13, Mondays-Thursdays
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
What: Summer school for grades 9-12, by invitation, to help students catch up, earn credits or get ahead to be on track for graduation
Where: Poughkeepsie High School
Cost: Free
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Dates: July 6 to Aug. 14, Mondays-Fridays
Time: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Krieger Elementary School
Who: Grades K-12 as determined by a student’s IEP
Cost: Free
More information: Contact the Office of Students with Exceptionalities at (845) 451-4900, Ext. 3473, or email Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel & Special Services Dr. Yvonne Palmer
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Dates: July 7-30, Mondays-Thursdays
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
What: The summer component of a larger early college program that begins in the ninth grade in which students can accrue college credits.
Where: Dutchess Community College
Cost: Free
More information: Contact Director of College Readiness and Workforce Education Dr. Janety Encarnacion at (845) 451-4900, ext. 1732.
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Dates: July 6 to Aug. 14, Mondays-Fridays
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 221 Smtih St., Poughkeepsie
Who: Ages 6-12
What: Summer program with limited space that provides enrichment in arts, music, sports, dance and field trips.
Cost: Free
More information: Contact Mildred Williams at (845) 561-4936
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Dates: July 7-30, Mondays-Fridays
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Oakwood Friends School
Who: Ages 5-11
What: Program hosted by Oakwood Friends School and The Art Effect teaching creativity through art
Cost: $500 for non-members, $475 fort members
More information: Visit the program webpage
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Dates: Three sessions from July 6 to Aug. 14, Mondays through Fridays
Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 50 N. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie
Who: Ages 6-12
What: STEM enrichment program through Community Matters 2
Availability: Full
Cost: $225
More information: Contact L’Quette Taylor at Cm2pkny@gmail.com
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Dates: July 6 to Aug. 14, Mondays-Fridays
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Christ Episcopal Church in Poughkeepsie
Who: Grades K-5
Cost: $700; scholarships available
More information: Contact Gregory Citarella at (845) 452-8220
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What: Eight week summer camp
Where: Tubman apartment complex: 21 Williams St., Poughkeepsie
More information: Contact Barb Adams at (845) 505-1302
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What: Workshop designed to empower participants with the skills and confidence to conceptualize, produce and share their own podcasts
Who: Ages 12-18
Where: 29 N. Hamilton St., Room 333, Poughkeepsie
More information: Contact Satara Brown at (845) 435-0203
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Dates: July 1 to Aug. 8, Mondays-Fridays
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: TBD
Who: Grades K-8
Cost: Free
More information: Contact Roy Watterson at roydw3540@gmail.com
Community programs
