Summer Learning 2026

Summer Learning Overview

Summer learning is from May 28 until August 8. 

Program Dates/Times Location(s) Description

7th Accelerated Math AVID Summer Bridge

Registration

 

June 8-25
8:30 a.m.–
1:15 p.m.
 (Mon - Thurs)

Middle:
Mendez, Webb

AVID Summer Bridge AVID Summer Bridge is designed to strengthen students' math skills over the summer to prepare for 7th grade Accelerated Math. Deadline to register with transportation is April 15. Registration for students who do not need transportation is open until May 5th.

ECP Summer Bridge

Contact:
echs.ptech@austinisd.org

June 1-18
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

High:
Akins, Crockett, Eastside, LBJ, Navarro, Northeast, Travis

Summer Bridge for Early College Programs will be offered on-campus at each Early College High School campus. The program will serve rising freshmen and current early college program scholars who will be introduced to college access programs, industry partners, college readiness, and the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA2) curriculum and testing. Scholars that enroll in ECHS or PTECH will have the opportunity to earn up to 60 FREE college credits towards earning an Associate degree and/or Level I Certificate from Austin Community College. 

Summer Melt

June 8 - July 10
Times will vary by campus

TBA

The Austin ISD Summer Melt Initiative provides college enrollment services, including supporting graduates with the following: 

  • submitting FAFSA/TASFA
  • applying for college housing
  • registering for college orientation
  • submitting final high school and dual credit transcripts
  • submitting vaccination records
  • accepting and processing financial aid packages
  • submitting final college readiness test scores
  • completing federal student loan requirements
  • conducting TSIA2 Testing.
Twilight Credit Recovery

June 1 –
June 11, Mon.– Thu.
9 a.m. –
2 p.m.

Akins, Anderson, Austin, Bowie, Crockett, Eastside, LBJ, McCallum, Navarro, Northeast, Travis

The Twilight program offers Austin ISD high school students options for credit recovery, grade repair, and attendance make-up.
High School End of Course (EOC) Prep June 1 –
June 11, Mon.– Thu.
9 a.m. –
2 p.m.
High:
Akins, Anderson, Austin, Bowie, Crockett, Eastside, LBJ, McCallum, Navarro, Northeast, Travis

This program will provide support for current high school seniors needing to pass the summer administration of the STAAR EOC starting June 16.

ACE Austin Summer Program

June 1 –
July 10
Mon – Fri

Times will vary by campus but each will provide a minimum of 6 hours per day

ACE website

 

Elementary:
Govalle,
Oak Springs,
Orega,
Perez
Middle:
Covington,
Dobie, Martin, Paredes​
High:
Eastside,
Northeast

Academic assistance and enrichment targeted to students in need of academic, attendance, and behavioral support. Activities may include fine arts, sports, tutoring, STEM and other activities selected in alignment with campus needs and assets.

Construction Updates:

  • Allison students will be located at Govalle.
  • Palm, Linder, and Houston will be located at Perez.
  • Rodriguez and Widen will be located at Langford.
  • Wooten will be located at T.A. Brown. 
  • Bedichek will be located at Covington.

Third BaseCamp Heatwave

June 3 –
August 5

7 a.m. –
6 p.m.

Week 1: June 3-5 (3 days)
Week 2: June 8-12
Week 3: June 15-18 (4 days)
Week 4: June 22-26
Week 5: July 6-10
Week 6: July 13-17
Week 7: July 20-24
Week 8: July 27-31
Week 9: August 3-5 (3 days)

Elementary:
Davis, Jordan, Mills, Williams

Camp Heatwave website

Each week of the summer break will include a theme based curriculum to enhance the student experience. Most weeks will include a swim day and a field trip day with a few exceptions due to the three day weeks. On these weeks outside enrichment vendors will be brought in to provide activities.

Camp Heatwave is more than a fun day camp, it is a summer program designed to keep children involved, creatively challenged, physically active and safe during their time off from school.


(9 weekly sessions)
$225/week 

Three day weeks 
$135/week

Four day weeks 
$180/week
 

Multilingual Summer Camp (current PreK4–Kinder)

June 1 - 25,
Mon -Thu

7:30 a.m. –
3:30 p.m.

Multilingual Summer Website

 

Elementary:
Pillow, Blanton, Palm, Menchaca

The Multilingual Summer Camp provides opportunities to receive exciting and fun language development experiences to prepare students to be successful in kindergarten and first grade.

El campamento de verano multilingüe brinda la oportunidad de recibir experiencias emocionantes y divertidas para el desarrollo del idioma que los preparará para tener éxito en kindergarten y primer grado.

Registration / Inscriptión
March 2 - March 27 / 2 de marzo – 27 de marzo.
For Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten Emergent Bilingual students. / Para aprendices de Inglés de Pre kínder 4 y Kindergarten.

Electronic or paper forms will be available from students’ homeroom teachers at each school beginning March 2.

Los formularios o el enlace electrónico de inscripción estarán disponibles con la maestra/el maestro del salón de clases a partir del 2 de marzo.

Future Ready STEM Summer Camp (Middle School)

June 8 –
June 25, 
Mon–Thu

8:30 a.m.–
1:15 p.m


Multilingual Summer School website

Middle:
Webb, Mendez 

Austin ISD’s Multilingual Education Department is hosting a Future Ready STEM Summer Camp this summer. This half-day academic camp is designed for students who will enter 8th grade during the 2026–2027 school year. The camp will focus on strengthening math and science skills while helping students prepare for the increased rigor of 8th grade STEM classes. Students will participate in engaging, hands-on activities in a supportive learning environment.

El Departamento de Educación Multilingüe de AISD organizará este verano uno campamento de verano Future Ready STEM.

Este campamento académico de medio día está diseñado para estudiantes que ingresarán al 8.º grado durante el año escolar 2026-2027. El campamento se centrará en reforzar las habilidades matemáticas y científicas, al tiempo que ayudará a los estudiantes a prepararse para el mayor rigor de las clases STEM de 8.º grado. Los estudiantes participarán en actividades prácticas y atractivas en un entorno de aprendizaje propicio.

Special Education Extended School Year & Compensatory Services

June 4–June 25, (Mon–Thurs)

7:30-2:30 p.m.
Elementary (up to 7 hours)

8:30–3:30 p.m.
Secondary (up to 7 hours)

 

Rosedale School

Elementary:
Blazier Primary
Wooten

High:
Travis ECHS

ESY services provide individualized instruction and services to prevent the severe or substantial loss of skills or learning during the time beyond the regular school year when schools are not in session.
This service is for students that qualify for special education supports and services.

 

Special Education Compensatory Service

June 4–June 25, (Mon–Thurs)

7:30-2:30 p.m.
Elementary (up to 7 hours)

8:30–3:30 p.m.
Secondary (up to 7 hours)

Elementary:
Blazier Primary
Wooten

High:
Travis ECHS

Compensatory services provide a student with a disability the educational services needed to make up for skills or learning that may have been lost when services described in an IEP were not provided.
This service is for students that qualify for special education supports and services.

Summer Theater Series

June 8 –
July 27

Summer Theater Series Website

Upcoming Productions:The Witch’s Princess
Frozen the Musical

Performing Arts Center

The summer of 2026 marks the 11th anniversary of the Austin ISD Summer Theatre Series, the largest theatre camp in Central Texas, held at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center. Since its inception, the program has grown to include the Rising Stars Camp, a one-week instructional experience for students in grades 6–12 who are new to acting, singing, and dancing.

The Summer Theatre Series culminates in two productions: a one-act style play performed in the PAC’s 200-seat Black Box Theatre and a large-scale musical presented in the 1,200-seat Proscenium Main Hall.

Summer Art Camp for 8-12th Grade Students

June 1-4,
9 a.m.–1p.m.
 
Austin ISD Performing Arts Center The Drop is a high-energy summer art experience where creativity moves fast and ideas come to life. Each day features a new “drop” with unexpected challenges, materials, and prompts designed to spark experimentation and bold thinking. Students will create, remix, and share their work in a studio environment that values risk-taking and originality.
 
All Star Band

June 8-17 (M-F)
Drumline 4–6 p.m.
Full Band: 6–9 p.m.

2026
Juneteenth Parade 
June 19, 8 a.m.–Noon 

2026 Juneteenth Music Festival (Austin ISD PAC)
June 18, 2–10 p.m. (Show 6–9 p.m.)
 

Location:
Northeast ECHS Band Hall & Theater
The Austin All Star Band is made up of band and dance students from across AISD, lead by Rory Guice, band director at Northeast Early College High School. Students rehearse in preparation for the Juneteenth Parade and Juneteenth Music Festival.
Austin Soundwaves Summer Music Camps

June 15-19
Explore and Create &
Play & Progress

June 22-26
Level up and Lead

Location: 

Govalle and
Akins ECHS
 

Austin Soundwaves Summer Music Camps are intensive, fun-filled weeks of playing, creating, and learning. 

Explore & Create is designed for students ages 7–11 who are new to playing instruments and ready to explore music in creative, hands-on ways. Campers discover music through trying instruments, singing, and engaging in music crafts, games, and creative projects. Full-day experience.
Host Site: Govalle Elementary

Play & Progress is designed for students who have had one year experience in a band or orchestra class (or equivalent).  Campers build core skills: tone, rhythm, technique, and playing in sections.
Host Site: Govalle Elementary

Level Up & Lead is for students ready to dive deeper into musicianship, leadership, and creative expression. Campers rehearse ambitious repertoire, develop independence as players, and explore electives like conducting, recording, improvisation, and composition.
Dates: June 22-26 | Host Site: Akins ECHS