Greece Central reports 105 summer programs, 1,823 registrations as district ramps up year-round offerings

District staff reported the Greece Central School District will offer 105 centralized summer programs for pre-K through grade 12, with 1,823 students registered as of the morning dashboard check and registration remaining open for selected programs.

Todd Smith and Kelly Flagler told the board the offerings include academic supports (K–2 reading and Jump Start for incoming kindergarteners), virtual I-Ready (the top-registered offering), expanded English-as-new-language enrichment, an extended school year (ESY) program for eligible special-education students, sports camps, new morning-and-afternoon art camps, and community-schools “fun camps.” Most programs are free to Greece residents; Kids Care is a paid wrap-around day care program with a posted fee and financial-assistance options.

District staff said I-Ready Virtual is popular because it is flexible and can be accessed from any location on a district Chromebook; the district also offers coaching via Google Meet. The presentation noted partnerships with community organizations, the BOCES summer school program, and an Arcadia-based alternative summer program serving Greece students. Staff said that for targeted interventions some programs run by invitation only and that school teams may reach out to families about summer services for individual students.

Todd Smith said the district shifted summer-program funding strategy away from one-time COVID funds and is working with finance to make the program more sustainable. Kelly Flagler highlighted that summer meals will continue at Autumn Lane for breakfast and lunch, and staff said mental-health or related services will be present at specialized sites and through community partners such as Center for Youth when programs require those supports. The board asked about capacity caps; staff said most programs have open enrollment while a few fun camps do have limits and the district works to accommodate families.

Key operational details presented: registration for many non-sport camps closes May 16; most programs run July 7–Aug. 16; Kids Care fee is reported as $215 per child (financial aid available); music and art camps target grades 4–5; the district reported more than 50 free sports camps. Staff said they will report back in the fall on summer program outcomes and areas for growth.