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Summer Experience Frequently Asked Questions
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Questions? Contact the Office of Extended Learning: 614-365-5010 or ExtendedLearning@columbus.k12.oh.us.
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When is this year’s Open House for Summer Experience?
Open House will be for grades PreK-8 on June 18, 2025 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at your child's Summer Experience site. Use this day to explore your child’s school for the summer and meet their teacher!
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When is the 2025 Summer Experience?
This year’s Summer Experience will take place June 23 through July 18, for Pre-K through 8 students and June 9 through July 18, for high school students.
Elementary and middle school students will attend sites Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
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When are the registration dates for this year’s Summer Experience?
Summer Experience registration opens February 8 for Pre-K through 8th grade families and will close on May 18, 2025.
High school registration opens March 10 and will close on May 31, 2025.
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How do I register my student for Summer Experience?
Applications for the 2025 Summer Experience can be found and submitted in the Parent Portal.
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Will my Summer Experience site remain the same for the entire four-week program?
Yes. Once you’ve selected your Summer Experience site, it will remain the same for the entire summer program. It cannot be changed.
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Is Summer Experience only open to current Columbus City Schools students?
Yes. Summer Experience is only open to students who are enrolled in CCS for the 2024-2025 school year.
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When registering in Parent Portal, do I register my student based on their current grade or the grade they will enter in the 2025-2026 school year?
The student should be registered based on their (current) grade for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Will transportation be provided for Summer Experience?
Yes. CCS will provide free transportation to elementary and middle Summer Experience school sites. Transportation will be provided regionally based on your student’s Summer Experience site. Families will be prompted to select a designated pick-up and drop-off location when registering in Parent Portal.
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Can I change my pick-up and drop-off location after Summer Experience starts?
No, transportation is determined at registration and cannot be changed.
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Who do I contact if I have transportation-related questions?
Questions? Contact the Office of Extended Learning: 614-365-5010 or ExtendedLearning@columbus.k12.oh.us.
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Will meals be provided?
Yes. Free daily meals (breakfast and lunch) will be provided for all students.
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Will students take part in the same activities at every Summer Experience site?
No. Summer Experience delivers four weeks of hands-on enrichment, and the themes and activities will vary based on the school site.
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Can my students make up previously failed coursework during Summer Experience?
Only high school students will have the opportunity to enroll in credit recovery.
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Will students need Chromebooks or other devices during Summer Experience?
No. School sites will provide devices and all other supplies such as pens, paper, pencils, etc.
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Do students need to provide their own school supplies for Summer Experience?
No. School sites will provide supplies such as pens, paper, pencils, etc.
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Can students earn credit for electives in high school over the summer?
Yes. High school students can earn elective credits.
