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Plano ISD reports Camp Jolt successful but sees small participation drop among Title I/dual-language campuses
Summary
The district said its first year at Camp Jolt sustained outdoor-science learning but participation fell from 78% to 72% districtwide, with the largest declines at Title I and dual-language campuses; the district plans bilingual outreach and on-campus alternatives to boost access.
Plano ISD's executive director for elementary academics, Ashley Davis, told trustees the district's first year using Camp Jolt preserved meaningful outdoor learning opportunities after the sudden closing of the prior Collin County Adventure Camp. "I am pleased to report that the 1st year of implementation at Camp Jolt was very successful," Davis said, citing high student engagement and stronger alignment to science TEKS.
District data show participation declined from about 78% to 72% with the greatest drop at Title I and dual-language campuses; Davis attributed the trend to increased travel distance to the new site (about an hour, near Pottsboro) and family considerations. To address barriers the district plans increased bilingual campus outreach, family communication about safety/logistics, and on-campus camp curricula for students who stay. Trustees asked about transportation and logistics; Davis confirmed district transportation is provided and described campus-on-site alternatives that align to TEKS.
Davis and trustees emphasized the importance of sustaining the camp experience for fifth graders and noted community partners and the Plano ISD foundation provide scholarships to offset costs for families.
